Archive for February 2023
UNI African American Read-In expands statewide
The 17th African American Read-In hosted by the University of Northern Iowa College of Education will be a virtual event on Feb. 16, with more than 3,200 first graders from school districts across Iowa participating.…
Read MoreCommunity conversation focuses on theater trends
The Des Moines Playhouse will host a community conversation on Saturday on trends in theaters and what patrons of community theater can expect in the future. The conversation will be led by guest director Ken-Matt …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership announces launch of DEI management certification
The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Schabel Solutions have partnered to launch a diversity, equity and inclusion management certification program. The program consists of six workshops that will take place every other Thursday from Feb. …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Rebel Republican
Gov. Kim Reynolds was not the first Iowa Republican to conduct a high-profile campaign against fellow party members when she successfully supported primary challengers last year against Republican lawmakers who opposed her school voucher bill. …
Read MoreOn Leadership: Seven reasons culture is key to your company’s success
“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” – Simon Sinek, author, “Start With Why”
Recently, I was asked to give a master class on culture and DEI (diversity, equity and …
Read MoreBusiness Record 2-3-23
Training Tech Teachers
By the time Iowa students return from summer break in fall 2023, all K-12 schools in Iowa will offer some computer science instruction as a result of a law passed by the Iowa Legislature in …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck
Naomi Sea Young Wittstruck was hired in January 2022 to serve as Des Moines Area Community College’s first director of diversity, equity and inclusion.
The role is within President Rob Denson’s office, overseeing DMACC’s districtwide …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of February 3
David Peeler
F&G
Hired as lead software engineer
david.peeler@fglife.com
Wendy Lowenberg
F&G
Hired as instructional designer
wendy.lowenberg@fglife.com
Sai Mallampally
F&G
Hired as senior data analyst
sai.mallampally@fglife.com
Rachel Sigmon
F&G
Hired as senior reinsurance annuity analyst…
What they’re checking out: Week of February 3
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
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