Posts by jretzlaff
Neighborhood Finance Corp. holding 35th anniversary event June 2
Neighborhood Finance Corp., a nonprofit lender that aims to revitalize neighborhoods and expand homeownership opportunities in Polk County, will celebrate its 35th anniversary on Monday, June 2. A community celebration will be held from 4-6 …
Read MoreIowa Dental Association announces new president
The Iowa Dental Association announced Council Bluffs dentist Dr. Ryan Hajek was installed as its 162nd president at the association’s annual session in Des Moines on May 7. Hajek is co-owner of …
Read MorePilkington retiring from UNI economic development role after nearly 40 years
Randy Pilkington will retire from the University of Northern Iowa after leading economic development outreach efforts through the Wilson College of Business’ Business and Community Services office for 38 years.
Randy PilkingtonAccording to a …
Read MoreDes Moines River, Beaver Creek designated as state water trails
Principal plans to fill inclusion officer position
Principal Financial Group said it plans to fill its open chief inclusion officer position after Miriam Lewis announced her retirement in April. “Principal is actively working to fill the Chief Inclusion Officer position,” Megan Grandgeorge, …
Read MoreDelta Dental of Iowa to host green room discussing leading with purpose
Delta Dental of Iowa has announced it will host its next green room, a virtual conversation designed to help business leaders gain insight into managing and achieving success, titled “Leading with Purpose: Engaging Employees and …
Read MoreNielsen named next Food Bank of Iowa CEO
Food Bank of Iowa’s board of directors has appointed Tami Nielsen as its next president and CEO, the nonprofit announced today.
Tami NielsenHer appointment follows a national search after Michelle Book retired from the …
Read MoreJBS could bring $135M sausage factory, 500 jobs to Perry
A global food production company announced today plans to invest $135 million in a new sausage production factory and bring …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines hires internally for new president, CEO
They searched the country and landed on a local candidate. Catch Des Moines has spent months looking to replace its noted leader Greg Edwards, who has served in the role for 25 years.
Trina Flack…Read MoreSlusark departs Principal to head communications at MetLife
Jane Slusark, head of global communications at Principal Financial Group, is leaving the financial services company after nine years to become chief communications officer at MetLife, according to a news release. Her new role takes …
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