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Ashton to lead IT at Holmes Murphy as new CIO

Insurance brokerage Holmes Murphy announced today the hiring of Dave Ashton as chief information officer. Before joining Holmes Murphy, Ashton was the CEO of Principal Trust Co. for Principal Hong Kong, where he managed the overall leadership …

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Iowa State University launches a new climate science major

Iowa Public Radio: Students at Iowa State University will have the opportunity to study climate science in the upcoming school year. The university is launching a new major focusing on climate science this fall. The one-of-a-kind …

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United Way of Central Iowa names new members elected to board of directors

The United Way of Central Iowa announced that seven new members have been elected to its board of directors. The members began their two-year terms on July 1. They serve as volunteer leaders who advise …

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SBA announces two new advisory committees on innovation, access to capital

The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced two new federal advisory committees to advance support for startups and increase access to capital for small businesses: the Invention, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisory Committee (IIEAC) and the …

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Manufacturing Forecast: What are the top challenges that manufacturers face?

What topics are top of mind for Iowa leaders in advanced manufacturing? The wheels are definitely turning as we gear up to hear insights in dealing with a global scenario increasingly characterized as chock-full of …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Study: Corporate DEI efforts fail to address opportunity gaps among low-wage workers

We’ve all heard about efforts by companies to hire and advance people of color, but this story from the Wall Street Journal suggests those efforts are missing the mark and rarely benefit those who need it most: …

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Des Moines offers teachers $50,000 incentive to stay

Axios Des Moines: The Des Moines school district is offering a $50,000 incentive to teachers, nurses and administrators who are nearing retirement to stay with the district through the 2022-23 school year. At least 58 have …

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Lingen to purchase Capture Management Solutions

Capture Management Solutions, an association management company based in Des Moines, announced that Carl Lingen, co-owner, is purchasing the company from Natalie Battles, co-owner and president. Battles will stay on as a special projects consultant to …

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Drake University hosts academic success symposium

Drake University this week is hosting the Wanda Everage Academic Success Symposium, which is designed to help underprivileged students of color as they prepare for college. Most of the 35 students attending are from Des …

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Meet Crème’s new owner and see shop’s makeover

By Karla Walsh

Sammy Mila, the new owner of Crème, says she’s eager to “share my creations in a way that’s approachable, accessible, and best of all, local.” Photo: Dera Burreson

WhenChristina Moffatt’s parents started struggling with …