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Des Moines University names Beth Culross Regional Simulation Center director
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences appointed Beth Culross as the first director of its new Regional Simulation Center, which was announced in December 2023. Culross, who most recently served as director of the …
Read MoreIowa Medical Society releases roadmap to stem Iowa’s physician shortage
The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) recently released a report detailing 24 proposed solutions to combat the physician shortage crisis in Iowa. IMS and its leadership team crafted the report after a Dec. 6, 2024, meeting …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Business Conference announces keynote speakers for 2025 event
The Central Iowa Business Conference, an event hosted by the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, has announced the four keynote speakers for its 2025 event on May 22. The theme of this year’s conference is “Lead, …
Read MoreLetter from the president: Sarah Diehn promoted to Business Record editor
Good afternoon, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to share that we are promoting Sarah Diehn to lead our newsroom as editor of the Business Record.
Sarah DiehnSarah is an award-winning journalist who has …
Read MoreAnkeny appoints interim city manager
Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …
Read MoreWest Des Moines Leadership Academy accepting applications
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy, a program of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, is accepting applications for the 2025-26 program. The nine-month program is designed to help aspiring leaders develop leadership skills …
Read MorePrincipal surveys find disconnect around retirement savings,smaller businesses softening after record hiring
U.S. workers are lacking confidence in their retirement readiness despite prioritizing saving, and small to midsize businesses had a softer outlook heading into 2025, recent research from Principal Financial Group found.
The latest Principal Real …
Read MoreDisability Rights Iowa receives $25,000 grant
Disability Rights Iowa (DRI) announced that it has been awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Principal Foundation. The grant will provide DRI with additional resources to continue implementing its strategic plan, which focuses on …
Read MorePartnership adds Clarke County, Perry chamber to footprint, announces strategic priorities at annual dinner
Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association executive vice president to retire
The Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association (ICTA) has announced that Executive Vice President Bill Peard will retire Feb. 15 after serving in the role since 2014. Clara Wulfsen, an attorney with Carney & Appleby PLC …
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