Archive for August 2023
Drake reappoints Hernandez to lead Zimpleman College of Business
With his initial contract set to expire this fall, Alejandro Hernandez was reappointed as Drake University’s dean of the Zimpleman College of Business. As dean, Hernandez has helped implement several programs and initiatives. Those include …
Read MoreEight companies share $100K in 18th Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The winners of the 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition were announced at an awards luncheon on Friday.
From a pool of more than 50 submissions, 13 teams advanced to the final presentation …
Read MoreGroundbreaking for new Des Moines airport terminal set for October
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new terminal at the Des Moines International Airport will take place from 10 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 4. Due to construction being active, the event will not be open …
Read MoreDrake to host Elevating Civility in Local Elections forum
Attendees of the Elevating Civility in Local Elections event on Sept. 19 at Drake University will have an opportunity to learn about strategies to enhance civility in communities as they campaign for public office. The …
Read MoreHy-Vee produce manager wins national retail produce manager award
Greg Kimmel, a 38-year veteran of Hy-Vee Inc. and the produce manager at the Utica Ridge Hy-Vee in Davenport, received the Retail Produce Manager Award from the International Fresh Produce Association. Kimmel is one of …
Read MoreMerchants Bonding Foundation’s golf classic breaks fundraising record
Merchants Bonding Company Foundation’s Bill Warner Sr. Memorial Charity Golf Classic raised $171,278 for EveryStep’s Stork’s Nest program, a record amount for the event, and collected nearly 20,000 diapers in the Stack Up to Stock …
Read MoreYouth Leadership Initiative aims to prepare students to become leaders
Lead DSM recently announced the 37 students from 19 public and private schools across Greater Des Moines who are in the Youth Leadership Initiative class of 2024. The initiative provides high school students with hands-on …
Read MoreWLC Changemakers Fundraiser to feature Iowa women’s basketball coach
The annual Women Lead Change Changemakers Fundraiser on Sept. 27 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club will celebrate one selected changemaker and feature a conversation between Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder and Tiffany O’Donnell, …
Read MoreStoddard Cancer Center, GreenState Credit Union form new partnership
The John Stoddard Cancer Center, a service of UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, and GreenState Credit Union are partnering to provide support to individuals and families affected by cancer. GreenState Credit Union is committing $100,000 to the …
Read MoreIowa Department of Agriculture awards grants to support specialty crop producers
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded over $355,000 in grants to help increase demand for Iowa’s specialty crops. The funding will be distributed …
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