Archive for March 2022
The Elbert Files: What we don’t know
“We don’t know what we don’t know.”
That’s the crux of a recent essay by Jonathan Wilson in the Des Moines Register.
Wilson, a longtime Des Moines lawyer and former school board member, said the …
Read MoreMarketing: Navigating social media during a long-term crisis
When the world experiences a short-term crisis like a storm or school shooting, it’s easy to know what to do. You mute your social media marketing for a few days out of respect for the …
Read MoreICON Water Trails begins shift to regional projects
When grants from the ICON Water Trails $5 million MidAmerican Regional Fund are announced this month it will mark the next phase of development of projects that connect more than 80 sites along 150 miles …
Read MoreBusiness Record 3-18-22
Cover story: ICON Water Trails begins shift to regional projects
Focus: Green Sustainability
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Read MoreOn The Move: Week ending March 13
Brandon Farrow
F&G
Hired as annuity new business specialist
brandon.farrow@fglife.com
Spencer Ruths
F&G
Hired as talent acquisition sourcer
spencer.ruths@fglife.com
Peggy Pokusa
F&G
Hired as agency services analyst
peggy.pokusa@fglife.com
Amy Doll…
Read MoreIs it Praise or Encouragement?
BY ROWENA CROSBIE, president, Tero International
Is there a difference between praise and encouragement?
We’ve heard that it is important to praise people for a job well done. We hear parents and leaders alike say …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: West Des Moines Motel 6 sold for $2.8 million
Chris Trosper joins Heart of America Group
Chris Trosper has joined the Heart of America Group’s Des Moines office as vice president of development, the company announced. Trosper most recently worked at Hubbell Realty Co., where he was involved with commercial development …
Read More134-year-old building on Des Moines’ east side faces demolition after being designated a public nuisance by city officials
Last summer, the building at 2951 E. Walnut St. was declared a public nuisance by the city of Des Moines. In early March, the Des Moines City Council authorized city staff to take the necessary …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK: Meet Tiphanie Cannon
It’s our goal with Fearless this year to get out across the state and meet folks who are working to empower Iowa women. We know there are so many who are passionate about women’s and …
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