Posts by jretzlaff
Webinar planned on responding to immigration raids
Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …
Read MoreChrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits
The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the …
Read MoreDenson retiring from DMACC at year-end
Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college.
Rob DensonDenson took the …
Read MoreJim Hayes retiring as executive director of Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
Jim Hayes will retire as the executive director of Urbandale-based Mind & Spirit Counseling Center at the end of this year. He has served eight years in the position and helped guide the center through …
Read MoreState of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions
The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …
Read MoreISU receives $3.7 million in National Science Foundation grants for cybersecurity workforce program
Iowa State University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $3.7 million in grants to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The program offers scholarships to students studying cybersecurity who commit …
Read MorePeoples Co. acquires Illinois farm management firm
Peoples Co., an integrated land management, brokerage, appraisal and energy solutions firm in Clive, has acquired Oswego, Ill.-based Land Pro LLC, effective Jan. 1. Land Pro LLC specializes in farm management, land investment consulting, brokerage …
Read MoreWhat’s happening with the federal funding freeze
A directive from President Donald Trump to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants, loans and other financial assistance was issued Monday night by the White House Office of Budget and Management, setting off concerns …
Read MoreWaukee Area Christian Services changes name to WayPoint Resources
Waukee Area Christian Services announced that it has changed its name to WayPoint Resources after almost 20 years of providing services, but said its mission will remain the same. WayPoint Resources, an outreach of eight …
Read MoreReport: Cycling, trail use contribute $1.4 billion annually to Iowa economy
Cycling and trail use in Iowa contribute at least $1.4 billion annually in economic activity for the state, according to a new study by the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, a nonprofit organization that advocates for bicycling …
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