Archive for August 2022
Commission seeks applications for appeals court
The State Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications for a seat on the Iowa Court of Appeals. A vacancy occurred when David May was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court. The commission is responsible for …
Read MoreBorlaug Field Award recipient announced
A food scientist who has led the development of a high-yielding grain that has improved nutrition for farmers and communities in India and Africa has been named the recipient of the 2022 Norman E. Borlaug …
Read MoreFour leaders to be inducted into Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame
The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees, who will be honored in an induction ceremony scheduled for Oct. 18 in Altoona. This is the 25th year of the Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame.…
Read MoreVIDEO: Project515 – Office Outlook
The so-called Great Resignation is still in full swing and a majority of office workers continue to request the ability to work remotely at least part of the week. Those two things make it …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Ames and the airport
I was disheartened to learn Ames will provide no money for a new passenger terminal at Des Moines International Airport.
Ames is where I was born and received all of my formal education. My parents …
Read MoreConstruction of new federal courthouse slowed by pandemic
In late August 2019, federal and local dignitaries gathered at a site overlooking the Des Moines River for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new federal courthouse.
Several noted that by late 2022, federal judicial employees …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: School districts move to ease teacher stress, burnout
As school districts work to create support systems for students’ mental well-being in new ways coming out of the pandemic, some are also looking at ways to create similar systems for teachers to help them …
Read MoreAnother Polk administrator sues the county, alleging discrimination and retaliation
Des Moines Register: Another of Polk County’s top managers has filed a lawsuit against the county and Supervisor Matt McCoy, alleging discrimination, retaliation and violations of Iowa’s open meetings law. The move by Sarah Boese, the …
Read MorePartnership plans Future World of Work Summit for October
Registration is underway for the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s inaugural Future World of Work Summit. The summit, scheduled for Oct. 24 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, will highlight things employers can do to adapt …
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity hosting CEO Build on Wednesday
Top leaders from 27 area businesses will spend much of Wednesday building houses during Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s CEO Build. The CEO Build is an annual fundraising event that brings together CEOs to …
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