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NOTEBOOK: D.M. attorney pushed key veteran benefits

When President Donald Trump signed legislation in August to help veterans who are navigating bankruptcy, it was a victory for a Des Moines attorney and veteran who was a key player in the negotiations.

Lt. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 7, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: Pokorny: People eager to share mental health stories

A recent one-day conference for human resources professionals that focused on mental health topics really highlighted the desire by people to share their personal stories, says Kevin Pokorny, who was a presenter at the Iowa …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Nov 7, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: West Des Moines officials discuss differences between art, signs

A West Des Moines financial institution wants to put a sculpture of the letters B-A-N-K stacked on top of each other near the front door of its building at 270 S. 68th St.

The request …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: If Walgreens becomes a private company, here’s what it could mean

Walgreens is exploring a deal that would take the company private, a move with numerous implications, Reuters reported this week.

Going private would take the company out of the public eye and make it easier …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Nov 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK: “Survivor” brings business messages to D.M.

South Dakota native Holly Hoffman, a former cattle rancher and swim coach, finished in the top several spots when she competed on the reality TV show “Survivor” in 2010 in the wilds of Nicauragua.

Soon …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 6, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are ‘cognitive hubs’ a good idea

In Iowa, there has been a lot of talk about the need for doctors and other professionals in small towns, some of which have have paid premiums to lure them. Almost no one here would …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 4, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are corporations supporting dual-career couples?

Are companies mindful of dual-career couples? Jennifer Petriglieri, an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD and author of “Couples That Work,” believes that corporate blind spot is harmful in the talent war and talked …
By KATE HAYDEN | Nov 1, 2019
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On the Move The week of Oct. 28

Alyssa LaForge

Hubbell Apartment Living

Hired as assistant apartment manager

alyssa.laforge@hubbellrealty.com

 

Kaity Neyens

Hubbell Homes

Hired as building coordinator

kaity.neyens@hubbellhomes.com

 

Kelly White

Hubbell Apartment Living

Hired as leasing agent

kelly.white@hubbellrealty.com

 

Nathan Moore…
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Nov 1, 2019
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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Invest in small shares of really cool stuff

Several of my friends who are Green Bay Packers fans (see “cheeseheads”) own a share of the team. It’s a cool concept, especially in the NFL, where team ownership usually is a single wealthy investor. …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Nov 1, 2019
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Biggest project yet

This is really saying something.

After all the projects over the decades — Wells Fargo Arena, the sculpture park, Western Gateway, Principal Riverwalk — the four co-chairs of the Central Iowa Water Trails Incubator’s Campaign …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Oct 31, 2019