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A Closer Look: Jonathan Wallace
Jonathan Wallace grew up playing basketball. After playing in high school, his journey took him overseas and back, and along the way he crossed paths with some of the game’s greats.
Today, Wallace serves a …
Read MoreWhy is the E in ESG so important to companies?
This column is part of an ongoing series on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and what they mean to business leaders and organizations.
I can still vividly remember when the Exxon Valdez struck Bligh …
Read MoreIowa insurers offer glimpse into innovation needs, look to future
A delegation of 14 insurtech startups from Israel visited Des Moines Nov. 10 for a BrokerTech Ventures event introducing the founders to Iowa and its insurance industry and providing an opportunity to pitch to local …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Frank Miller
Frank Miller drew editorial cartoons for the Des Moines Register for nearly 30 years before his death in 1983. Much of his humor was delivered with a sly wink that regular readers understood and appreciated. …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Employers rethink need for college degrees in tight labor market
Reconsidering or eliminating the requirement of a four-year degree for tech positions has already been happening at some companies for years. Now with a labor market that remains tight, more companies are hiring based on experience …
Read MoreFired in COVID-19 betting scandal, ex-managers at Iowa Tyson plant sue for incentive pay
Des Moines Register: Tyson Foods supervisors fired in a coronavirus betting pool scandal at the company’s Waterloo pork plant have sued the company, saying they are still owed incentive payments. In separate lawsuits, the five managers …
Read MoreVeridian Credit Union awards $38,000 to 20 nonprofits for Giving Tuesday
Through its annual Spark the Spirit campaign, Veridian Credit Union awarded $38,000 to 20 nonprofits across Iowa and eastern Nebraska in celebration of Giving Tuesday. Veridian employees nominated their favorite local nonprofits, then public voting …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week ending November 27
Greg Humpal
F&G
Promoted to lead security engineer
greg.humpal@fglife.com
Aaron Caballero
F&G
Promoted to lead security analyst
aaron.caballero@fglife.com
Jon DeWaard
F&G
Promoted to manager, client engineering
jon.dewaard@fglife.com
Brad Holtzkamp…
Read MoreVarsity Cinema set to reopen on Dec. 15
Ben Godar, executive director of Des Moines Film, stands in the updated lobby of the Varsity Cinema, which is scheduled to reopen Dec. 15. Photos below: New chairs in the first-floor movie auditorium will be …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Sunday was the busiest day at US airports since before pandemic
BY NORA FELDER: Sunday marked the busiest day at U.S. airports since the start of the pandemic, CNN writer Chris Isidore reports. “This year’s traffic was up 4% from the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year, but it’s still …
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