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HNI reports $683M Q3 sales ahead of Steelcase acquisition
Muscatine-based office furniture manufacturer HNI Corp. has announced its third-quarter results, reporting $683.8 million in sales and a net income of $41.2 million, up 2% year over year. Its Workplace furnishings segment had organic net …
Read MoreACT appoints new CEO
ACT, a provider of assessments and work-ready credentials, has announced Steve Tapp as its new CEO, succeeding Janet Godwin, who led the company for the past five years. Tapp brings over 30 years of experience …
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of Greater Des Moines names new CFO
The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines announced that longtime finance executive Kris Pete-Swanson has been promoted to chief financial officer, effective Nov. 1. Pete-Swanson, who has worked for the organization for more than 17 …
Read More$265 million bond referendum for DM schools on Tuesday’s ballot
Voters in the Des Moines school district on Tuesday will decide whether to approve a bond referendum to modernize schools, a move supporters believe will better prepare students for the workplace and post-secondary education.
If …
Hy-Vee announces $125,000 donation to help feed local families
As more people seek assistance in accessing food, Hy-Vee is donating a total of $125,000 to help feed local families. Hy-Vee is donating $100,000 to its Feeding America partner food banks across its region. Food …
Read MoreIowa Nonprofit Alliance announces leadership transition
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance is partnering with Idea Bright, an Iowa nonprofit organization that will serve in an interim role to manage INA’s day-to-day operations and member services. This collaboration is designed to strengthen INA’s …
Read More‘The Thread Collectors’ authors speak to Iowans about challenges facing women – and what unites us
Olson moves into new VP role at Community Foundation after Bonney moves to Principal
Addie Olson has been named the new vice president of marketing and communications at the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines. She began her new role on April 10, after Sara …
Read MoreMercy College of Health Sciences raises record $1.2M
A newly established donor recognition program, the 1899 Society, will recognize those who helped raise a record $1.2 million to advance Mercy College of Health Sciences’ mission of transforming students into successful health care professionals, …
Read MoreBlack & Brown Business Summit pitch competition winners announced
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2023 pitch competition held in conjunction with the third annual Athene Black & Brown Business Summit presented by Wells Fargo on April …
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