Posts by lburt
The Elbert Files: New pub has old name
A new pub in my west-side neighborhood is a sign that recent renovations are nearing an end at Wesley Acres, the 76-year-old retirement community at 3520 Grand Ave.
An official ribbon-cutting takes place June 29 …
Read MoreWorking with family can be a unique challenge — and an opportunity. These eight women share their insights
Humanitarian who clearsland mines and restores land for farming named 2023 World Food Prize laureate
On the Move: Week of June 9
Zack Karmali
F&G
Hired as lead data engineer
zack.karmali@fglife.com
Lee Lindley
F&G
Hired as solutions architect
lee.lindley@fglife.com
Jake Smith
F&G
Hired as actuarial assistant
jake.smith@fglife.com
Jared Roush
F&G
Hired as actuarial assistant
jared.roush@fglife.com
Phil Nguyen…
Read MoreRelationship Building: Why It Should Be a Top Priority
The past three years have been a whirlwind. As the world still tries to reassemble a sort of new normalcy, what can be done to help find fulfillment?
Relationship building. This answer may seem simple, …
Read MoreDes Moines’ iconic Depot to be sold
On the Move: Week of June 2
Julie Korpela
EveryStep
Promoted to EveryStep Hospice Kavanagh House team director
jkorpela@everystep.org
Matt Willis
ET Capital Partners
Hired as business development director
mattw@etcapitalpartners.com…
On the Move: Week of May 26
Shawn Bowers
F&G
Hired as lead investment accounting adviser
shawn.bowers@fglife.com
Alex Voloshen
F&G
Hired as national account manager, owned distribution
alex.voloshen@fglife.com
Kinnick McFarland
F&G
Hired as new business customer contact representative
kinnick.mcfarland@fglife.com
Michele Compton
F&G…
What they’re checking out: Week of May 26
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Mitzi Bolanos Anderson
If there were a contest of how many miles someone has moved to take a job in Des Moines, Mitzi Bolaños Anderson would surely come close to earning the top prize.
Before coming to Des …
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