Posts by jretzlaff
Leadership Iowa graduates 40
Leadership Iowa, an issues-awareness program offered by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry, has announced it graduated 40 participants in its 2024-25 class. A formal graduation ceremony took place on June 12 during the …
Read MoreWorld Food & Music Festival vendors announced
The World Food & Music Festival has announced the vendors, merchants and nonprofits for the 2025 Festival. The event will take place Aug. 22-24 at Western Gateway Park in Downtown Des Moines. This year’s festival …
Read MoreHy-Vee holding supplier summit for small businesses in September
Hy-Vee will host its Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit Sept. 18-19 at its headquarters in West Des Moines where small businesses and entrepreneurs can learn about working with Hy-Vee and pitch their products directly to Hy-Vee …
Read MoreLandus launches nationwide search for next CEO
Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative Landus is launching a nationwide search for its next CEO after former CEO Matt Carstens stepped down on April 4. Sam Caton is serving as interim CEO during the search process. …
Read MoreCouncil to consider sharing agreement with county for redevelopment of 5th and Cherry parking lot
The Des Moines …
Read MoreCity to issue RFP for armory after DMPA pulls out of redevelopment proposal
Aureon realigns executive leadership team
Aureon, a West Des Moines-based technology solutions provider, announced a strategic executive realignment with the appointment of three key leaders: Chris Burns as chief operating officer, Holly Veeder as chief transformation officer and Aric Birchmier …
Read MoreMcCormick named chair of MidWest One
Tracy McCormick will serve as chair of MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and MidWestOne Bank, the group announced. McCormick is the daughter of MidWestOne Bank’s former chairman and director emeritus, W. Richard Summerwill, who …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize reveals 2025 top Agri-Food Pioneers
The World Food Prize Foundation has announced the 39 members of its 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers list. Now in its second year, the TAP list honors individuals driving solutions to the most pressing challenges in …
Read MoreIowa ag department moving to Hoover Building July 1
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will move to the Hoover State Office Building, at 1305 E. Walnut St., beginning July 1. The department left the Henry A. Wallace State Office Building at …
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