Posts by jretzlaff
Unger to leave DMARC
Matt Unger will step down June 30 as CEO of the Des Moines Area Religious Council after leading the organization through unprecedented growth in food insecurity and navigating the …
Read MoreCareer Ready Collective returning for second year this summer
The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective, a six-week career development program for youths, will return for a second year beginning June 13. The purpose of the Career Ready Collective is to introduce youths to a …
Read MoreWhat do executive orders on DEI mean for businesses?
By Macey Shofroth | Fearless Editor
When President Donald Trump took office, he signed a slew of executive orders, including ones intent on dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts in both the public and …
Read MoreVIDEO: Rewatch our 2025 Economic Forecast
At the Business Record’s 2025 Economic Forecast event, panelists shared their thoughts on how they believe Iowa’s economy will perform this year, weighing opportunities and challenges currently facing the local and national economies.
During the …
Read MoreWebinar planned on responding to immigration raids
Fredrikson & Byron PA, which has law offices in Des Moines, is holding a free webinar on how to respond to an immigration raid by federal agencies and what to expect during investigations or audits …
Read MoreChrysalis Foundation awards over $100,000 in grants to 34 nonprofits
The Chrysalis Foundation, a Des Moines-based nonprofit, announced over $100,000 in 2025 Chrysalis Community Partner grant awards to 34 local nonprofit organizations. The foundation selected organizations that are aligned with its mission to ensure the …
Read MoreDenson retiring from DMACC at year-end
Rob Denson, president and CEO of Des Moines Area Community College, announced Tuesday that he will retire Dec. 30 after 22 years at the helm of Iowa’s largest community college.
Rob DensonDenson took the …
Read MoreJim Hayes retiring as executive director of Mind & Spirit Counseling Center
Jim Hayes will retire as the executive director of Urbandale-based Mind & Spirit Counseling Center at the end of this year. He has served eight years in the position and helped guide the center through …
Read MoreState of Iowa partners with Texas tech company on public safety solutions
The state of Iowa has selected Tyler Technologies, a software and technology service provider based in Plano, Texas, to provide new public safety solutions to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). The Iowa DPS …
Read MoreISU receives $3.7 million in National Science Foundation grants for cybersecurity workforce program
Iowa State University has been selected by the National Science Foundation to receive $3.7 million in grants to support the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program. The program offers scholarships to students studying cybersecurity who commit …
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