Posts by jretzlaff
Hope 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 …
Read MoreIEDA approves funding for Mrs. Clark’s, public projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board on Friday approved awards for various businesses and public projects across the state, which will create 16 jobs and result in $72.7 million new capital investment.
Mrs. Clark’s Foods …
Read MorePrincipal Foundation expands support for Des Moines Art Center youth programming
The Principal Foundation is expanding its partnership with the Des Moines Art Center with a new grant for general operations through 2025 to support youth programming. The grant will help maintain free admission and fund …
Read MoreInnovative Captive Strategies partners with Innovative Program Solutions
Innovative Captive Strategies (ICS), a subsidiary of Holmes Murphy providing insurance consulting and management, has announced a strategic partnership with Innovative Program Solutions (IPS), a full-service managing general agent. The partnership includes the launch of …
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