Posts by jretzlaff
Art on the Avenues opens neighborhood event series
Nine Des Moines neighborhoods will host events led by local artists this summer. Each event is a co-creation of neighbors and artists and all are free to attend. All events are supported by Invest DSM, …
Read MoreEMC Insurance names new chief claims officer
EMC Insurance Cos. has named Brian Fuller senior vice president – chief claims officer. In his new role, Fuller will oversee claims, claims operations and EMC Claims Solutions, a third-party administrator. Fuller, who most recently …
Read MoreTeachers tour Bankers Trust asking leaders how to prep students for workforce
Dozens of local teachers are taking time this week to …
Read MoreMegan Milligan named Anawim Housing president
Megan Milligan has been named president of Anawim Housing, a role she will assume in September.
Milligan, who has been president and CEO of the Iowa Center for Economic Success since 2014, replaces …
Read MoreMedicap Pharmacy introduces 24/7 prescription pickup
Medicap Pharmacy announced the launch of its new Pharmaself24 automated prescription pickup kiosk. Pharmaself24 is a secure, self-service prescription pickup kiosk solution that allows patients to collect their medications any time. The new service aims …
Read MoreISU veterinary college receives $5 million gift for facility expansion
Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has announced a $5 million gift commitment from ISU alumni Scott and Angie State that will launch an expansion of the Large Animal Hospital at the Lloyd Veterinary …
Read MoreDrake launches master’s program in Montessori education for DMPS teachers
Drake University has announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Montessori Education program that is designed to support teachers within Des Moines Public Schools. The three-year agreement with DMPS is exclusive to …
Read MoreReynolds signs PBM regulations into law
Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law Senate File 383, which will regulate and cut costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs.
PBMs are companies that manage prescription drug benefits for health insurance plans …
Read MoreAgribusiness leader shares insights from legislative session
New Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Julie Kenney sat down with the Business Record this week to talk about her new position, the association and its top priorities. She spoke about Grain Indemnity Fund modernization, …
Read MoreWorld Food Prize Foundation to host meal packaging event during 2025 hunger summit
The World Food Prize Foundation announced it will be partnering with Meals From the Heartland to host a meal packaging service event during the the 19th annual Iowa Hunger Summit on June 16. Volunteers will …
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