Archive for March 2023
Area firefighters take part in training exercise on Bombers site
About two dozen firefighters from the Johnston-Grimes Metropolitan Fire Department …
Read MoreDMARC Spring Greens fundraiser returns May 4
The Des Moines Area Religious Council will host its fifth annual signature fundraising event, Spring Greens, on May 4. The event, presented with the support of Wells Fargo, NCMIC, Sammons Financial Group, and Jack Bell, …
Read MoreMerchants Bonding names Sandersfeld CFO
Merchants Bonding Co. has announced Elisabeth Sandersfeld as its new chief financial officer, treasurer and chief risk officer, effective April 3. Sandersfeld previously worked as the vice president and chief financial officer for …
Read MoreVIDEO: Rewatch the 2023 Forty Under 40 celebration
We honored the Business Record’s 2023 Forty Under 40 class last night at the Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows Casino. We also honored Kim Butler Hegedus, our 2023 Alum of the Year, and asked each of …
Read MoreVal Air Ballroom awarded historic tax credits for renovations
The renovation of the Val Air Ballroom is one of …
Read MoreLive United 2023 ticket sales open
The United Way of Central Iowa will be hosting its annual Live United celebration, recognizing individuals and organizations for their impact on the community through United Way. The event will feature the unveiling of the …
Read MoreDes Moines Arts Festival welcomes entries for the 2023 Student Art Exhibition
The Des Moines Arts Festival has opened the entry period for the Student Art Exhibition, which spotlights the creativity of children attending K-12 schools in Central Iowa. Each school can submit up to four works …
Read More$2.94M in CDL training grants awarded
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $2.94 million in grants were awarded to 46 training programs across the state through the Entry-Level Driver Training Program. The grants are intended to help meet the demand for truck and …
Read MoreFrench fries and beer may help calm ‘perfect storm’ at favorite restaurants
There will likely be more surprise closings or sales of restaurants this year as the industry copes with a “perfect storm” …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Jenae Sikkink
It doesn’t take long to hear the passion in Jenae Sikkink’s voice as she talks about her role as senior vice president of talent development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. Sikkink joined the Partnership …
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