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Business Record names Roxanne Conlin the Women of Influence Alum of the Year
The Business Record has named Roxanne Conlin the first Women of Influence Alum of the Year, a new annual award launched to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Women of Influence.
Conlin was honored …
Read MoreCentral Iowa Water Works names executive director, takes final steps toward January launch
The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) board of trustees announced this week that it has hired Tami Madsen to be the organization’s executive director beginning Nov. 18.
Madsen’s hiring is the latest step …
Read MoreMercy College and Central College announce joint 3+1 degree program
Mercy College of Health Sciences and Central College announced a new partnership for a 3+1 dual-degree program. The new program enables students to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Mercy College and a …
Read MoreIvy College of Business announces new Business Analytics and Digital Strategy Forum
Iowa State announced a new Business Analytics and Digital Strategy Forum at the Ivy College of Business in Ames. Through the forum, the Ivy College of Business will seek to build partnerships with local companies …
Read MoreJohnston hires Geoff Hubbard to oversee parks
Geoff Hubbard has been hired as parks and recreation director for the city of Johnston. Hubbard most recently worked for the city of Marshalltown, where he oversaw the renovation of the 90-year-old Veterans Memorial Coliseum …
Read MoreMax Leonida’s international film brings filmmaking to Oskaloosa
Italian-American filmmaker Max Leonida is finishing filming for part of his original international movie “Winter Harvest” in Oskaloosa before traveling to Italy to complete the film, according to a news release. Leonida is an Italian/American …
Read MoreFormer Holmes Murphy CEO Doug Reichardt has died
Former Holmes Murphy Chairman and CEO Doug Reichardt died last week at the age of 70 following a cancer diagnosis, the company shared in an announcement. “Doug Reichardt was truly a man of grace who …
Read MoreYoung Professionals of Iowa holding annual conference Friday
The Young Professionals of Iowa is hosting its annual statewide gathering of young professionals on Friday, Oct. 18, in Ankeny, a news release said. Attendance is open to professionals working in all industries, public or …
Read MoreMercy College gala raises $187,000 for student support
Mercy College of Health Sciences raised $187,000 to support scholarships and student emergency needs during its recent Legacy of Faith Gala. The event also celebrated the college’s 125th anniversary. “This incredible generosity by our community …
Read MoreBoys & Girls Clubs partners to host DMPS Options Academy program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa is partnering with Des Moines Public Schools to provide an additional location for the district’s Options Academy program at the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club on Drake …
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