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Lift IOWA – Women In The News: 1-6-20

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Several women were named to the Des Moines Register’s People to Watch in 2020, including Amber Lynch, newly appointed director of Invest DSM, and Chelsea Chism-Vargas, one of the few Latinos to ever seek a …
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2020
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On The Rise: 1-6-20

Abby McConnaughhay (pictured)
Iowa State Bank
Hired as vice president, trust officer
Des Moines

Mackenzie Hunkele
Iowa State Bank
Hired as associate vice president, branch manager
Des Moines  

Kim Lehrman
Communications Engineering Co.
Joined CEO…
By BPC Staff | Jan 5, 2020
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Des Moines Global Shapers opens applications to young professionals

Young professionals ages 20-30 can apply to join the Des Moines Global Shapers through Jan. 31, the organization announced this week. The initiative, led by the World Economic Forum, offers opportunity for members to volunteer …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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Iowa AG joins multistate petition seeking Supreme Court review of Obamacare decision

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller today announced that he has joined a coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C., in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, also …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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World Food Prize Foundation honors Iowa State University with the Borlaug Medallion

The World Food Prize Foundation presented Iowa State University with the Norman E. Borlaug Medallion. Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn presented the award as his last act as president of the foundation. The award recognizes world …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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New Capital Crossroads director named

Emily Kessinger, pictured, has been selected as the new director of Capital Crossroads. In this role, Kessinger will represent the Capital Crossroads Tri-Chairs and guide implementation of the regional vision plan, working closely with community …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 3, 2020
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Delta Dental of Iowa contributes $30,000 to children’s vision health nonprofits

Delta Dental of Iowa, which also offers vision insurance through DeltaVision, has contributed $30,000 to three Iowa nonprofit organizations that specifically support children’s vision health: Prevent Blindness Iowa, Vision to Learn and Iowa KidSight. Prevent Blindness Iowa works directly …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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Brockovich to speak at Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit

Erin Brockovich, best known for her role in the largest toxic tort injury settlement case in U.S. history, will be a featured speaker at the 2020 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit this month in Altoona. Brockovich …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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Iowa state parks report record-breaking attendance at First Day Hikes

At least 4,358 hikers took part in First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 at 49 Iowa state parks, the highest attendance recorded since the annual event began in 2012, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources …
By BPC Staff | Jan 3, 2020
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NCMIC Group promotes Siebert, Dickinson to president roles

NCMIC Group Inc. announced that it has promoted David Siebert, top, to president of its insurance operating companies, NCMIC Insurance Co./Professional Solutions Insurance Co. Additionally, the company has named Tony Dickinson, bottom, as president of NCMIC Finance …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jan 3, 2020