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Panelists offer suggestions on ways to retain employees
Since August 2019, Iowa has seen its workforce shrink by 3.7%, from more than 1.74 million workers to just over 1.68 million, data from Iowa Workforce Development shows.
Many workers retired and even more are …
By Degrees Foundation honors 2 at Middleton award ceremony
Vernon Johnson, Oakridge Neighborhood vice president for youth education and engagement, and Marisa Maniglia, orchestra teacher for North High School and Harding Middle School, were recently honored at the By Degrees Foundation’s A Toast to …
Read MoreDrake raises over $265 million for The Ones campaign
Drake University has raised over $265 million for its The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave and Bold, the university announced. The campaign was launched in 2021 with a fundraising goal of $225 million.
“The unprecedented …
Read MoreBREAKING: Wells Fargo Arena to become Casey’s Center
Iowa Events Center officials announced today that the downtown entertainment venue Wells Fargo Arena will be renamed the Casey’s Center.
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores was awarded naming rights for the 17,000-seat arena following about eight …
Read MoreBlank Park Zoo to undergo $18.1 million improvement project
An $18.1 million expansion and improvement project planned at Blank Park Zoo will include a new habitat for lions and other animals native to Africa as well as a new exhibit area called Wild Iowa …
Read MoreCatch Des Moines announces annual champion honors
Catch Des Moines, Central Iowa’s tourism industry organization, recently announced its 2024 Local Champions, Business and Member Awards during its annual celebration on Oct. 9. “Our Annual Celebration honors the successes of not only our …
Read MorePartnership announces keynote speaker for annual Inclusion Summit
Troy Cicero, president and chief skill officer at training and consulting company MulticultuReal Communications Inc., will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s 2024 Inclusion Summit. In 1994, Cicero founded the New …
Read MoreDeveloper behind Hotel Fort Des Moines makeover buys former LifeServe site
The developer who led the restoration of the Hotel Fort Des Moines has purchased the former LifeServe Blood Center building in Des Moines’ East Village.
Raj Patel, who also is the chief development officer of …
Read MoreMission Cancer + Blood, UI Health Care partner to launch statewide cancer care network
University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood today announced an agreement, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, to create a statewide cancer care network to address Iowa’s elevated cancer rates.…
Read MoreTauscheck represents Greater Des Moines on US Chamber of Commerce committee
Tiffany Tauscheck, president and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is representing the Greater Des Moines region on the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. According to a …
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