Posts by jretzlaff
Partnership announces Out to Lunch event dates, locations
The Greater Des Moines Partnership’s Out to Lunch event series will start Wednesday, May 21. Out to Lunch is a series of mid-day summer events that pop up in various downtown locations featuring local food …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Leadership Institute graduates announced
Lead DSM has announced the graduation of 44 leaders from the private, public and nonprofit sectors who participated in Lead DSM’s Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute. Participants increased their understanding of local issues, developed leadership …
Read MoreBuelt announces retirement from Bankers Trust; Stork named successor
Bankers Trust announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Gary Buelt will retire on June 3. He has served in the role since 2015, overseeing the bank’s enterprise risk management …
Read MoreProperty tax reform in Iowa likely won’t occur this year, observers say
Participants at a symposium on Iowa’s property tax system were skeptical that Iowa lawmakers would complete their work on property tax reform this session, giving Iowans an opportunity to voice their opinions on proposed changes.…
Read MoreAMA Iowa NOVA award winners announced
The Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association announced the winners of the 20th annual NOVA Awards on May 6 at Principal Park. There were 19 award categories including direct marketing, marketing research, best branding …
Read MoreAmerican Contract Systems to close Grimes office
American Contract Systems reported through Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification documentation that its Grimes office is closing, affecting 62 employees. The workers will be laid off starting July 31. The Bloomington, Minn.-based company is owned …
Read MoreCaitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting partner on new mini-pitch for DMPS schools
Weeks Middle School in Des Moines has a new mini-pitch, a modular sports system that supports basketball, soccer and futsal, as a result of a partnership betwen the Caitlin Clark Foundation and Musco Lighting. Musco …
Read MoreIowa House passes bill regulating crypto ATMs
A bill that regulates cryptocurrency automatic teller machines has been passed by the Iowa House and is now headed to Gov. Kim Reynolds for her consideration.
The Iowa House this week passed Senate File 449 …
Read MoreBrazilian scientist whose work has reduced input costs, increased yields, named 2025 World Food Prize laureate
A Brazilian microbiologist whose innovation …
Read MoreBeyond Business Conference 2025 updates announced
Speaker applications and sponsorship opportunities are open for the Beyond Business Conference on Sept. 25. The conference is an event designed for women and gender non-conforming entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals to connect and learn. The …
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