Posts by jretzlaff
The Beacon starts search for new executive director
The Beacon, a Des Moines nonprofit that helps women who have experienced trauma and systemic inequity, is starting the search for a new leader.
Melissa VineCurrent executive director, Melissa Vine, will remain at the …
Read MoreMichelle Book to retire as Food Bank of Iowa CEO at year’s end
Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book announced she will retire Dec. 31 after leading the organization for nearly nine years.
Michelle BookSince Book became CEO in 2016, some of the food bank’s progress …
Read MoreWinefest’s Grand Tasting set for Friday in Des Moines
Winefest will host its 22nd annual Grand Tasting event on Sept. 20 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Admission to the event includes unlimited wine vendors, gourmet food from local restaurants like 801 Chophouse, Prime + …
Read MoreStanley family, Hawkeye Hotels receive architectural awards
The Stanley family of Muscatine and Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels are the 2024 recipients of the Community Enhancement Awards from the Iowa Architectural Foundation, according to a news release. The foundation each year honors people and …
Read More6 key takeaways from Iowa Stops Hunger event
Four Hunger Heroes honorees were recently recognized during Business Publications Corp.’s annual Iowa Stops Hunger event discussing food insecurity in Iowa.
During the Sept. 5 event moderated by dsm magazine Editor Michael Morain, the four …
Read MoreRegistration open for AMA Iowa annual conference
The Iowa chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA Iowa) will host its annual Experience conference on Oct. 9. The conference will open with keynote speaker Julia Fitzgerald, former chief marketing officer of Build-A-Bear. Other …
Read MoreRecipients announced for Aureon Community Development Grant program
Aureon, a Des Moines-based business connectivity and technology solutions provider, has announced the first recipients for the Community Development Grant program it launched this year. Nine recipients shared $30,000 of grants, according to a news …
Read MoreLauridsen family gives record-breaking $3 million gift to Ballet Des Moines
Ballet Des Moines has received a $3 million gift from Des Moines philanthropists Nix and Virginia Lauridsen.
Photo by LB Creative Studios, courtesy of Ballet Des Moines.The donation was announced Thursday at a ribbon-cutting …
Read MoreABI announces Legends in Manufacturing to be honored at Oct. 2 conference
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host its Iowa Manufacturing Conference on Oct. 2 in Ankeny. The sessions will explore top issues for manufacturers, including innovative workforce solutions, retaining diverse talent, and risk …
Read MoreIowa Insurance Hall of Fame announces 2024 inductees
The Iowa Insurance Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 inductees.
To be eligible for induction, nominees must have an Iowa connection, …
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