Posts by jretzlaff
WesleyLife, Broadlawns partner on health series for older adults
WesleyLife, a nonprofit provider of well-being services for older adults, has partnered with Des Moines-based Broadlawns Medical Center to launch a speaker series focused on health and well-being for older adults. The speaker series began …
Read MoreLeadership Iowa 2025-26 nomination deadline approaching
The deadline to nominate Iowans for Leadership Iowa’s 2025-26 class is April 1. Leadership Iowa is an issues-awareness program provided by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry Foundation. Each year, 40 leaders are selected …
Read MoreFunding approved for proposed housing project
The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved allocating $2.5 million to a housing project that would convert a hotel into rental housing for low-income adults. Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing, a nonprofit group that …
Read MoreHope Ministries CEO announces retirement
Hope Ministries’ CEO, Leon Negen, will retire March 31, the organization announced. Negen served in the role for 31 years. Hope Ministries’ board of directors has named Cole Lindholm as the organization’s next president and …
Read MoreDes Moines remains ‘heart’ of Principal’s operations, Strable says
In a world where global reach and technological flexibility are paramount, Principal Financial Group stands firm in its commitment to its Iowa roots, President and CEO Deanna Strable told the Business Record in a recent …
Read MoreHarkin Institute wellness symposium to focus on clean water
The Harkin Institute announced it will hold the 2025 Harkin On Wellness Symposium on April 16. This year’s theme will be ‘The Future of Clean Water.” The event aims to highlight the progress being made …
Read MoreHealthiest State opens registration for annual conference
Registration for the Healthiest State Conference, hosted by Iowa Healthiest State, is now open. HR professionals, wellness coordinators and organizational leaders from across the state are invited to attend the conference on April 16 at …
Read MoreOne Iowa to host LGBTQ workplace summit
One Iowa announced it will be hosting a virtual LGBTQ Workplace Culture Summit at noon on April 3. The event will discuss how businesses can respond to the recent removal of gender identity protections from …
Read MoreReview internal policies, files as DEI, immigration policy landscape evolves, lawyer says
There are a handful of practical steps businesses can take as they navigate the potential impacts of executive orders and policies established by President Donald Trump’s administration since he took office in January. In a …
Read MoreNonprofit group wants to convert downtown hotel into housing for low-income adults
A decades-old hotel that overlooks downtown Des Moines could be converted to rental housing for low-income adults, city documents show.
The Des Moines City Council at its meeting today is scheduled to vote on providing …
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