Archive for March 2022
Norwalk council approves agreements expected to spur $50 million in development
A 45,000-square-foot public recreation center is planned in Norwalk that will include multiuse court space, an indoor track and space for Norwalk Park and Recreation department offices. Rendering by Studio Melee
Construction of a public recreation …
Read MoreBusiness Council report emphasizes need to attract more people and demonstrate Iowa is a welcoming and inclusive state
Iowa’s population growth continues to lag behind the rest of the country, further stressing an already challenged labor force that is facing ongoing shortages, according to the Iowa Business Council’s annual Competitive Dashboard released Thursday.
The dashboard…Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Last vestiges of Russia’s free press fall under Kremlin pressure
As President Vladimir Putin wages war against Ukraine, he is fighting a parallel battle on the home front, dismantling the last vestiges of a Russian free press, the New York Times reports. Every media outlet that …
Read MoreDes Moines Public Schools drops mask mandate following federal changes
Des Moines Register: Masks will now be optional at Des Moines Public Schools following new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the district announced Thursday. The change in Des Moines’ masking policy goes …
Read MoreMore donations mean less debt for DM soccer stadium, no change to public funding
Des Moines Register: With more donations than it previously expected, the Krause Group plans to take on less debt than anticipated to build its downtown Des Moines soccer stadium. In an updated budget submitted to the …
Read MoreAG Miller warns Iowans about T-Mobile data breach aftermath
A large subset of personal information about current, former and prospective T-Mobile customers was compromised during the cellphone carrier’s data breach in August 2021 and was recently for sale on the dark web, according to …
Read MoreOne Iowa seeking applications for 2022 LGBTQ Leadership Institute
Applications for the 2022 LGBTQ Leadership Institute are now open. The four-month program is aimed at developing Iowa’s future LGBTQ leaders. The curriculum helps participants plan for and reach goals in areas of nonprofit leadership, …
Read MoreEnhance Iowa Board awards $41,000 grant for State Games of America sporting event
The Enhance Iowa Board on Thursday awarded a $41,000 Sports Tourism grant, the program’s first, to the Iowa Sports Foundation. The grant will support the State Games of America, an Olympic-style sporting event that will debut in …
Read MoreHow will Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US sanctions affect Iowa’s global companies?
With a presence in more than 140 countries worldwide, Corteva Agriscience’s operations span the globe from Argentina to Zimbabwe, and its international operations include locations in Ukraine as well as Russia.
The global agriculture company …
On The Move: Week ending February 27
Amie DeForest
F&G
Promoted to manager, identity and access management
amie.deforest@fglife.com
Angie Wilder
F&G
Hired as key accounts specialist
angie.wilder@fglife.com
Michelle Farrell
F&G
Hired as key accounts specialist
michelle.farrell@fglife.com
Katie Mallory
F&G…
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