Archive for January 2023
UNI accounting program to offer hybrid delivery option in Des Moines
The University of Northern Iowa announced Jan. 5 that it is expanding its Bachelor of Arts in accounting program to include a hybrid delivery option for students in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Students will …
Read MoreValues of Polk County’s residential properties expected to jump a record 22%
Residential property owners in Polk County this spring will experience sharp increases in the value of their properties, the county’s assessor said.
The area’s strong residential real estate market, coupled with low interest rates for …
Joe Vande Kieft Named Central College’s CIO
Central College announced the appointment of Joseph Vande Kieft, a 1999 Central graduate, as its new chief information officer. He will oversee the Information Technology Services department in strategic planning and enhancing the college’s digital …
Read MoreDes Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons announces promotion of Rich Green to CEO
Rich Green has been promoted to chief executive officer of Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons. “We are confident that elevating Rich Green to this role will maximize his talents,” said Dr. Nicholas Honkamp, the board president of …
Read MoreCreighton Business Conditions Index warns of recession in 2023
Iowa’s economy slowed in December behind slumping sales and new orders, indicating increasing chances of a recession this coming year, a monthly survey of supply chain managers showed last week.
According to Creighton University’s Mid-American Business …
Read MoreDupaco Foundation to award $60,000 in college scholarship money
The Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation scholarship program will be awarding a total of $60,000 to 30 students in three separate programs. The scholarship program includes opportunities both for first-time, incoming students and for current college …
Read MorePartnership announces 2023 Top Five for Small Business Series schedule
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, sales and other topics aimed at supporting small businesses. Presenters introduce five key points on specific topics that will help …
Read MoreYMCA and community partners to celebrate the legacy of MLK on federal holiday
The YMCA of Greater Des Moines and a coalition of community partners are celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast, presented by Nationwide. …
Read MoreLegislature to convene for 2023 session Monday
Photo by Duane Tinkey
Iowa lawmakers will convene on Monday to start the 2023 legislative session, and their focus will likely be on the state’s workforce and how to attract new residents to the state …
Read MoreDMARC food pantry network sets another single-day record
The Des Moines Area Religious Council food pantry network set a single-daily record for individuals assisted this week, with 1,614 people passing through its food pantries on Tuesday. The previous single-day record was 1,529 set …
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