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Survey finds metro cities interested in moving trick-or-treat to Halloween
Responses to a survey distributed over the last month through the Metropolitan Advisory Council indicated a strong preference for holding trick-or-treating on Halloween (Oct. 31) instead of Oct. 30, also known as Beggar’s Night. The …
Read MoreUNI Family Business Center to host virtual succession planning panel
The University of Northern Iowa Family Business Center is hosting a virtual panel on Jan. 23 with the Nelson family, multigenerational owners Kemin Industries about their experience planning for seven generations of leadership at the …
Read MoreBravo announces 2025 Spotlight Award honorees
Bravo Greater Des Moines has announced its two 2025 Spotlight Award recipients that will be recognized at the 2025 Bravo Awards Gala on Feb. 8. This year’s recipients of the award are Central Iowa Wind …
Read MoreVariety raises $129,000 during two-day radiothon
Variety – the Children’s Charity, a nonprofit organization that raises money for children who are underprivileged, at risk, critically ill or living with special needs, announced that it raised over $129,000 during its Two Days …
Read MorePeoples Co. holding national land values webinar Friday
Peoples Co., a land management, brokerage, appraisal and energy management services company, will hold a webinar analyzing national land values and release its fifth annual land values report on Friday at 10 a.m. “Peoples Company’s …
Read MoreAltoona notifies Bravo of intent to withdraw from funding agreement
Two Rivers Marketing announces leadership transition, new office
Two Rivers Marketing (2RM), a Des Moines marketing agency, has announced changes to its executive lineup and a relocation of its office. Brian Jones, a founding partner of 2RM and president of VGM Group Services, …
Read MoreIowa Developmental Disabilities Council announces 2025 policy priorities
The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council has announced its 2025 public policy priorities, which include removing barriers and income limits to help people with disabilities be employed, be financially independent and maintain health care coverage. According …
Read MoreHire DSM announces rebrand to the People Co.
Hire DSM, a company offering recruiting and HR outsourcing services based in West Des Moines, has announced its rebranding to the People Co. According to a news release, the rebranding is meant to reflect the …
Read MoreThird-quarter Iowa banking report released
Iowa banks reported an increase in loans and deposits in 2024’s third quarter, information released by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.
“Although Iowa banks are experiencing modestly increasing loan balances, average net interest margins …
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