Posts by sbogaards
Why lawn watering is banned in Central Iowa
For the first time, the new regional water utility Central Iowa Water Works implemented a ban on lawn watering on June 12 because nitrate levels of local rivers were in danger of violating federal limits …
Read MoreSimpson College launches three new online programs
Simpson College has announced the addition of two majors and one minor to its online programs. The new programs are majors in global management and interactive media and a minor in human resources. All programs …
Read MoreSecurity National Bank establishes third generation of family leadership
Security National Bank has announced management changes that establish the third generation of Landen family leadership. James “Jim” Huerter III has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer and James Landen Jr. …
Read MoreGreater Des Moines Partnership announces two promotions
The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the promotion of two team members. Courtney Shaw has been promoted to chief communications and engagement officer. In this role, she will continue to oversee the Partnership’s communications …
Read MorePin High Sports Bar opening in Norwalk
Pin High Sports Bar, which will feature six golf simulators and four duckpin bowling lanes, will open in Norwalk on Friday, the city announced in a news release. The sports bar, located at 1951 E. …
Read MoreMediacom exec explains role of new network operations center
Mediacom Communications has opened its newest network operations center, completing a multi-year, $15 million investment in West Des Moines.…
Read MoreKading Properties announces five stops for Hometown Tour
Kading Properties, an Urbandale-based construction and property management company, will stop in five Iowa towns on its second annual Hometown Tour, designed to bring its leadership and development teams communities across the state. The five …
Read MoreChevron unveils new 45,000-square-foot tech center in Ames
Chevron recently opened its new Ames Technology Center at the Chevron Renewable Energy Group campus.
The 45,000-square-foot facility will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new …
Rural industrial development gets boost from state
Five rural Iowa development projects will receive grant funding to help develop project-ready industrial sites. The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Thursday that $133,528 in matching funds will be doled out through the Iowa Rural Certified Site Initiative, …
Read MorePugel announces retirement from DMACC board
Des Moines Area Community College’s longest-serving board president Joe Pugel has announced his retirement and resignation from the DMACC Board of Trustees. His last official day at the college will be June 16. Pugel joined …
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