Posts by jretzlaff
Weinhardt Law Firm expands, changes name to Weinhardt & Lantz
Des Moines-based Weinhardt Law Firm has rebranded …
Read MoreDART begins process of drafting new network
Valley Junction to host pride festival
The Historic Valley Junction Foundation and Bing’s will hold Valley Junction Pride, an inclusive family-friendly pride festival on June 29. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Railroad Park and …
Read MoreYouth rodeo to bring 1,300 students to Des Moines June 22-28
The 2025 National Junior High Finals Rodeo will take place at the Iowa State Fairgrounds June 22-28. With competitors from all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and Mexico, the weeklong event is the largest junior …
Read MoreData center leaders share insights on local market
Central Iowa is increasingly a strong fit for tech companies because of the state’s abundant land, low energy costs and available infrastructure, data center experts said at a recent commercial real estate event.
CREW Iowa, …
Read MoreCost-share grants approved for 90 ethanol infrastructure projects
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program board has approved an additional 90 cost-share grants to support new and expanded ethanol infrastructure projects. The approved project sites are in …
Read MoreArt on the Avenues opens neighborhood event series
Nine Des Moines neighborhoods will host events led by local artists this summer. Each event is a co-creation of neighbors and artists and all are free to attend. All events are supported by Invest DSM, …
Read MoreEMC Insurance names new chief claims officer
EMC Insurance Cos. has named Brian Fuller senior vice president – chief claims officer. In his new role, Fuller will oversee claims, claims operations and EMC Claims Solutions, a third-party administrator. Fuller, who most recently …
Read MoreTeachers tour Bankers Trust asking leaders how to prep students for workforce
Dozens of local teachers are taking time this week to …
Read MoreMegan Milligan named Anawim Housing president
Megan Milligan has been named president of Anawim Housing, a role she will assume in September.
Milligan, who has been president and CEO of the Iowa Center for Economic Success since 2014, replaces …
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