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Greater Des Moines Partnership and city of Des Moines to host workforce roundtable

The Greater Des Moines Partnership, in collaboration with the city of Des Moines, will host an Intergenerational Workforce Roundtable on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Polk County River Place, 2309 Euclid …

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Water utility launches first phase of lead service line replacement program

Des Moines Water Works has launched a program to replace about 1,000 residential lead water service lines in the city of Des Moines, focusing the first phase of the effort on homes in a portion …

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Drake University professors to host free virtual event on generative AI

Two Drake University professors, Chris Porter, the director of Drake’s artificial intelligence program and an associate professor of computer science, and Chris Snider, a professor in the Drake’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will …

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Iowa Donor Network announces new CEO

Philip Blumberg

Iowa Donor Network has announced Philip Blumberg as the organization’s new CEO. Blumberg will take over in mid-October, following Suzanne Conrad’s 28 years in the role. Blumberg’s most recent role was chief clinic …

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New group formed to tackle homelessness in Polk County

The first steps in a five-year strategic plan to address homelessness in Polk County have been taken by a group committed to ensuring that everyone in the county has a safe place to call home.…

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Meet three Iowa organizations pursuing purpose over profits

Social impact startups in Iowa are changing the world, one cup of coffee, one click and one plastic bottle at a time.

Across the nation, many entrepreneurs are fueled by a sense of purpose over …

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Get to know Amy Kahler, the new leader at Des Moines Water Works

Amy Kahler said she knew the time was right to pursue the CEO job at Des Moines Water Works when it was announced her predecessor, Ted Corrigan, was retiring. Corrigan stepped down on July 18, …

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On the Move: Week of August 1

Grant Boliver
South Story Bank & Trust
Hired as chief information officer
gboliver@southstorybank.com

Luis Miller
Indigo Living
Hired as maintenance service technician
luis.miller@hubbellrealty.com

Kelsi Ransom
Hubbell Homes
Hired as new home sales professional
kelse.ransom@hubbellhomes.com

Merari …

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Fox River Mills to close down, laying off 105

Sock manufacturer Fox River had private-label contracts with many nationally recognized companies, such as Carhartt, to produce socks, hats and other items. Now it’s closing its factory in Osage, 30 miles northeast of Mason City. …

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3E names new director of marketing

3E, an electrical engineering and equipment company, has announced the promotion of Matthew Chatman to director of marketing. In his new role, Chatman will lead marketing campaigns, and support vendor relationships. “I’m honored to step …