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DMACC promotes longtime student services leader

Erica Spiller

Des Moines Area Community College announced Erica Spiller has been named as its vice president for enrollment services and student success, following a national search. Spiller will oversee all aspects of student services …

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Northwest Bank awards continuing education scholarships to local students

Northwest Bank announced it has awarded continuing education scholarships to four local students. They will receive $1,000 each to support their pursuit of higher education. The recipients are Nolan Carroll from Waukee High School, Levi …

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Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Athene Pedestrian Bridge

This rendering shows the Athene Pedestrian Bridge, which is planned to span the Raccoon River in West Des Moines. Rendering courtesy of ShiveHattery Architecture Engineering

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held Monday for the Athene …

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Brenton Slough acquired by Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

An aerial photo of the Brenton Slough, which has been purchased by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Photo courtesy of Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.

The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation is acquiring a 1,114-acre area that straddles …

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Lowell Scott joins hotel, lodging association board

Lowell Scott, owner and operator of the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport/Conference Center has joined the board of directors of the Iowa Hotel & Lodging Association. Scott was a board member of the Iowa Lodging …

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West YP’s inaugural golf tournament to benefit West Des Moines Community Foundation

West YP, a young professional workforce development program, in collaboration with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, will hold the inaugural YP Open golf tournament on Sept. 29 at Legacy Golf Course. The event …

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May sees another decline for Iowa Leading Indicators Index

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased 0.3% to 106.7 in May from a revised 107.0 in April.

During the six-month span through May, the index decreased 2.1%, an annualized rate of -4.2%. The six-month diffusion …

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What they’re checking out: Week of July 7

As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …

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On Leadership: 10 ways to be a more effective listener

This is part of a series on effective communication for leaders and organizations.

Early in my career, I got some great advice from a colleague who was very successful. He told me when I was …

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Growing, aging population prompts need for new medical facilities

Two things are occurring in Greater Des Moines that have sparked the development of new medical facilities: The area’s population is growing and it is aging.

In June, a local radiologist announced plans to develop …