Posts by pherteen
Guest column: Your decision to support local makes a difference
As I have attended holiday events around our region like our Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health — Des Moines, the Holiday Promenade that we collaborate on with Historic East Village, and so …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-20-24
The Elbert Files: Walking billboards
Many people assume the Nike Swoosh, created in 1971 for $35, was responsible for turning consumers into walking billboards by placing corporate logos on popular fashion choices.
The real credit goes to an Iowan. And …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Dec. 13
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 MoreKeeping a community gem shining
Deidre DeJear remembers attending Teree Caldwell-Johnson’s memorial service, walking away not feeling sad or with a sense of loss of her friend, but inspired.
She said there were so many stories that were shared during …
Read MoreBusiness Record 12-13-24
Who’s Who in Wealth Management 2024
Repaint Studios wins third annual InnoVenture Challenge
Repaint Studios, a Hampton-based startup, won the $100,000 cash prize at the third annual InnoVenture Challenge Thursday evening in Des Moines. Repaint Studios founder and CEO Billie Asmus invented a reusable and resealable paint tray …
Read MoreAmes Regional Economic Alliance announces 2025 Leadership Ames Class
The Ames Regional Economic Alliance has announced the participants selected for the 38th Leadership Ames Class. Leadership Ames is a program of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance that provide professional development and civic leadership opportunities …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Is health care a joke?
My friend Jo Kline, who writes and speaks about the difficulties of health care in Iowa, sent an email recently titled: “Every Iowan recognizes the odor of fertilizer.”
The subject was Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation …
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