Archive for March 2023
2023 Forty Under 40 Alum of the Year: Kim Butler Hegedus
Sapp named director of UNI’s partnership with Iowa community colleges
The University of Northern Iowa and its community college partners have named Paul Sapp as director of UNI@IACC, an interim role he has held for nearly a year. Sapp has 20 years of …
Read MoreNaig presents Ag Leader Awards for outstanding contributions to Iowa agriculture
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has recognized organizations and individuals for their exceptional contributions to the state’s agriculture community. The Ag Leader Awards were presented to Agriculture in the Classroom, Central Iowa Shelter & …
Read MoreIowa’s unemployment rate slips to 2.9%
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in February was 2.9%, a slight drop from January’s rate of 3%, Iowa Workforce Development reported today.
February’s rate is the lowest it’s been since August 2022, when it was …
Read MoreSpeakers announced for 2023 Global Insurance Symposium
Keynote speakers and panels for the 2023 Global Insurance Symposium April 18-20 have been announced. The theme of this year’s conference is “Thriving in a Changing World.”
The three-day event will feature keynote addresses from …
Read MoreMOIsson Alliance for Women to host leadership workshop
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, MOIsson Alliance for Women, in partnership with Zeal women’s networking group, is hosting a half-day leadership workshop for Central Iowa women.
“Unapologetically Bold” will be held on the Blue Compass …
Read MoreGrinnell College poll shows most feel economy will worsen
A majority of Americans think the economy will be worse in 12 months than it is now, according to a new Grinnell College National Poll released Wednesday.
The poll shows that 58% of those who …
Read MoreVolunteers pack springtime meal boxes for food insecure families
Volunteers from …
Read MoreTaking Up Space event to focus on empowering Iowa women in business
Registration for a free April 27 event geared toward empowering Iowa women in business is open.
Organized in part by Abi Reiland, senior associate at Jones Lang LaSalle, “Taking Up Space” will feature a panel …
Read MoreDes Best winners presented with award decals to designate they are Des Best
Catch Des Moines has extended …
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