Posts by pherteen
Connecting the dots
Asjed Bokhary says the new Oakridge Studio teen tech center will give her access to new technologies and help her achieve her goal of fixing world problems.
The 13-year-old, who goes by “Judy,” …
Read MoreBusiness Record 10-6-23
The Elbert Files: Sports betting
My friend K.C. was inspecting an odd piece of art near the east end of the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The bronze sculpture by Martin Puryear is titled “Decoy,” although many think it …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Mike O’Donnell
Mike O’Donnell’s interest in math and physics drew him to study mechanical engineering, but the hands-on work of resolving problems on the factory floor demonstrated unique problem-solving opportunities that lie in manufacturing.
“In manufacturing, you …
Read MoreBusiness Record 9-29-23
Meisner named 2023 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year
The Business Record has named Jessica Meisner as the 2023 Dentons Davis Brown Human Resources Professional of the Year. Meisner is the vice president of human resources at UnityPoint Health.
The award, launched by the Business Record …
USDA invests $5 million to strengthen rural Iowa communities, businesses
Theresa Greenfield, U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development state director in Iowa, announced that the agency is investing $4,782,800 in loans and $268,500 in grants to 13 rural Iowa projects to help communities and businesses …
Read MoreWild Boar Challenge for Charity returns Saturday
The Wild Boar Challenge for Charity, presented by Contributors Breakfast Club, will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday at Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles. The race will support Wildwood Hills Ranch, which provides educational …
Read MoreBusiness Record 9-22-23
Cover Story: Best of Des Moines: 2023 Winners
Focus: Best of Des Moines 2023
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Read MoreA Closer Look: Amanda Wanke
If you don’t already know Amanda Wanke, you probably have heard her name before. She first joined DART in 2015 as chief external affairs officer. She was named chief operating officer and deputy CEO in …
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