Archive for June 2022
Vernon named VP of human resources for Kreg Tool
Kreg Tool Co. has promoted Karee Vernon to vice president of human resources, effective immediately. In her new role, she will lead Kreg’s human resources and corporate communications initiatives across the enterprise. She succeeds Stephanie Gott, who …
Read MoreRipRoar Youth Triathlon to be held Saturday at Gray’s Lake
Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines on Saturday will host the next generation of triathletes who will gather to take on a kid-sized swim, bike and run event as part of the summer RipRoar Youth …
Read MoreCravens-Neely named CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa announced today the appointment of Bridget Cravens-Neely as CEO of the 54-year-old mentoring organization. Cravens-Neely, a community leader and local business owner, began her position with the organization on Tuesday.…Read More
Pop-up medical clinic seeks volunteers for September event in Des Moines
Remote Area Medical, a Knoxville, Tenn.-based nonprofit that organizes pop-up clinics delivering free dental, vision and medical care to those in need, is seeking volunteer medical, dental and vision professionals and general support staff for …
Read MoreReynolds picks Risewick to fill Board of Regents vacancy
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced the appointment of James “JC” Risewick to the Iowa Board of Regents, effective Tuesday, following the death of Milt Dakovich in February. The appointment is subject to confirmation from the Iowa …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Dick Johnson
Former State Auditor Dick Johnson was one of those rare politicians with a storehouse of seemingly unlimited knowledge and a sense of public purpose larger than his ego.
He died recently at 87 following a …
Read MoreNew YSS youth recovery campus embeds trauma-informed design in its walls
Homes are a central component of the residential addiction treatment YSS provides to Iowa youths. Two adapted houses in Ames have served as treatment facilities to help youths feel welcomed and comfortable while they recover.…
Read MoreMedical cannabis expansion in DM mirrors statewide growth
From left: Tim Bratvold, director of business development for Estes Construction; Chris Nelson, owner of Bud & Mary’s Cannabis Co.; Lucas Nelson, group president of Bud & Mary’s; and Kevin O’Connor, Iowa president.
MedPharm…Read More‘Chefs are nonexistent,’ says local restaurant owner
In the past nine months, Alexander Hall has opened two new restaurants in Clive: Franka Pizzeria and St. Kilda Bakery & Cafe.
While Hall has been able to find staff to work in the dining …
Read MoreBuilding a community-funded model of journalism
Editor’s note: This is the second installment of a two-part series looking at challenges to business models in the media industry and the possibility of more community-funded models. This piece looks at three examples in …
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