Posts by pherteen
The Elbert Files: Local elections
Dave Elbert is on assignment and will take a brief hiatus on his weekly column. The Elbert Files will resume in a few weeks.
City council and school board races in Iowa are traditionally nonpartisan. …
Read MoreBusiness Record 10-27-23
The Elbert Files: Airport history, part 3: A new terminal
When Don Smithey retired as director of Omaha’s Eppley Airfield in 2009 at age 68, Des Moines seemed like a good place to live – midway between Wisconsin, eastern Iowa and Missouri, where Smithey’s relatives …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Stephanie Oppel
Stephanie Oppel looks to her family for inspiration when it comes to helping ICON Water Trails reach its full potential as a recreation and placemaking attraction that can help the region attract and retain talent, …
Read MoreBusiness Record 10-20-23
Obesity presents significant economic challenges in Iowa, new report shows
The Elbert Files: Roadside Iowa
I’m a sucker for roadside attractions.
When I saw the new book “Secret Iowa: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure” ($27, published by St. Louis-based Reedy Press), I had to have it. The …
Read MoreBusiness Record 10-13-23
Cover Story: Digging into responsible risk
Focus: Banking, Finance and Investments
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Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Oct. 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 MoreLeaders in Insurance 2023
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