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Holmes Murphy adds second Nebraska office
Holmes Murphy announced it has added a new office in Lincoln, Neb., its second in the state. Before this new location, the West Des Moines-based insurance broker had one Nebraska office in Omaha for 23 …
Read MoreIowa Bankers Association announces 2024-25 board leadership
The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently elected its 2024-25 board of directors, who assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, held Sept. 15-17. Jim Plagge, president and CEO of Bank Iowa, will chair the …
Read MoreIowa’s workforce continues to shrink, report shows
Iowa’s civilian work force continued to shrink in August, falling to a nine-month low, data released today from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
In December, Iowa’s labor force totaled 1,707,000. Since then, 23,200 people have exited …
Read MoreMerit Management Group acquires Clive Power Equipment
Merit Management Group, a private equity firm headquartered in West Des Moines, has announced its acquisition of Clive Power Equipment, a provider of equipment for residential and professional lawn care, snow removal, tree care and …
Read MoreVogts named 2024 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year
The Business Record has named Jeff Vogts as the 2024 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Vogts is the vice president of human resources, talent development and business excellence at Grinnell Mutual.…
Read MoreProposed affordable housing project receives $400,000 loan
Alley Landing, a 40-unit apartment project proposed at 2701 Douglas Ave., will receive a $400,000 no-interest loan from the federal government to help pay for the $13.2 million project under action approved by the Des …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Foundation announces 2024-25 intern class
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced 10 students who will participate in its 2024-25 internship program. The students come from Drake University, Claremont Graduate University in California, Iowa State University, Grand View University and …
Read MoreAlmost 600 people volunteer during United Way’s Day of Action
Volunteers completed almost 50 projects in Central Iowa as part of United Way of Central Iowa’s Day of Action in early September, according to a news release. More than 575 volunteers worked in support of …
Read MoreByers receives Life Member Award from chamber executives association
Simpson College President and former Greater Des Moines Partnership President and CEO Jay Byers was recently honored with the Life Member Award from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). A panel of chamber …
Read MoreKeynote speaker, more details announced for Partnership’s Regional Summit
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced more details for its first Regional Summit on Oct. 3. The new event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Varied Industries Building on the …
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