Posts by jretzlaff
Liberty National Bank names new Des Moines market president
Johnston-based Liberty National Bank has announced Brandon Bennett as its new Des Moines market president. Bennett’s responsibilities will include overseeing the bank’s growth and profitability, strategic planning and developing customer relationships. Bennett previously …
Read MoreFeuerbach joins Common Sense Institute as executive director
The Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI Iowa) board of directors has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach started her new role in November 2024. CSI Iowa is a nonpartisan policy research …
Read MoreDotdash Meredith laying off 28 from Des Moines office
Dotdash Meredith will lay off 28 workers from its Des Moines office, effective Feb. 1, according to a notice filed on the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) site. The layoffs are part of …
Read MoreRural mainstreet index falls below growth neutral for 16th time in 17 months
Iowa’s rural mainstreet index continued its slide in January, dropping to 40.7 from 41.7 in December and 49.6 in November.
The state’s farmland price index dipped to 41.3 from 41.5 in December, but the new …
Read MoreAnawim Housing seeks volunteers, donations for Monarch Apartments
Anawim Housing is looking for volunteers and donations to help it prepare for the opening of the Monarch Apartments, a permanent supportive housing apartment complex located in Des Moines. Volunteers will help assemble and move …
Read MoreClive launches virtual assistant to connect with residents, businesses
The city of Clive has launched a virtual assistant named “Greenie the Goat” that will help Clive residents access city information 24/7 through the city’s website or by text message. Greenie is a multilingual chatbot …
Read MoreEconomic Forecast Preview: What’s ahead in 2025?
With a new presidential administration set to influence and change policy, questions about the direction the Federal Reserve will take with interest rates, a rise in global uncertainty and labor issues that continue to challenge …
Read MoreMary Earnhardt to lead Iowa Gaming Association
The Iowa Gaming Association’s (IGA) board of directors has named Mary Earnhardt as the next IGA president and CEO, effective Jan. 21. Earnhardt will replace Wes Ehrecke, who is retiring after 25 years in the …
Read MoreFareway to purchase two Brothers Market locations
Fareway Stores Inc. has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in eastern Iowa, one in Denver and the other in Lisbon. The transaction is expected to close in March, when both locations will close …
Read MoreRemembering Carter, his impact on Habitat for Humanity
