Archive for January 2022
ICON Water Trails receives $15M from Water Infrastructure Fund for Raccoon River improvements
Iowa Confluence Water Trails has been awarded $15 million through the state’s Water Infrastructure Fund for improvements on the Raccoon River along Fleur Drive. According to the announcement, the funding was part of a larger …
Read MoreEnergy Department’s REMADE Institute seeks input from manufacturers
The REMADE Institute, a 141-member public-private partnership established by the U.S. Department of Energy with an initial investment of $140 million, recently issued a Request for Information aimed at accelerating the transition to a Circular Economy. …
Read MoreThis week at the Legislature: House GOP introduces its own tax plan; subcommittee passes asset test for SNAP applicants
Iowa House Republicans this week released their own tax reform plan, the third tax plan introduced during the first weeks of the 2022 legislative session.
On Thursday, House Republicans introduced House Study Bill 626, which follows …
On The Move: Week ending January 23
Giovanni DeLisi
Vital Financial Services
Hired as manager of GGL operations
giovanni.delisi@mylsb.com
Nolan Benzing
Hubbell Community Management
Promoted to association development manager
nolan.benzing@hubbellrealty.com
David Whalen
Indigo Living
Promoted to property manager
david.whalen@goindigoliving.com
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Read MoreAlden hedge fund appeals to investors in news publisher Lee
Associated Press: The Alden Global Capital hedge fund is sending its own appeal to shareholders of newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises as part of its campaign to acquire the company. The New York-based hedge fund, which is …
Read MoreDMACC to launch new emergency responder program this fall
Des Moines Area Community College announced it has created a new career path that combines paramedic training with a concentration in fire science. The new program, the Emergency Response AAS degree, aims to prepare a more well-rounded …
Read MoreUI Hospitals & Clinics’ chief nurse executive named interim CEO
UI Hospitals & Clinics announced that Kimberly Hunter has been named interim CEO, effective March 1, following the departure of Suresh Gunasekaran. Hunter is currently chief nurse executive of UI Hospitals & Clinics, a position she’s held …
Read MoreEmployer Innovation Fund awards $1.4 million in grants
Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded Thursday 38 employers $1.4 million in grants from the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund. The awards will help more than 3,500 Iowans earn credentials that prepare them to enter or …
Read MoreAirport, DEI initiatives, talent attraction campaign among Partnership’s strategic priorities for 2022
Look for 2022 to be a continuation of work accomplished in the past year and for the community to build on the successes of 2021 while being aggressive about the future, leaders of the Greater …
Read MoreBKD adds seasoned audit and advisory partner to Des Moines office
Heather Townsend-Macan has joined BKD CPAs & Advisors as a partner in the firm’s Des Moines office. She joins BKD National Commercial Services Group, where she will provide leadership for audit and advisory services for clients …
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