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On The Move: Week of Nov. 13

Rocky Longworth

The Integer Group

Hired as vice president, account planning

rockylongworth@integer.com


Jami Milne

The Integer Group

Hired as account supervisor

jamimilne@integer.com


Kurt Gibson

Community State Bank

Hired as president

kgibson@bankcsb.com


Andrea Thoene

Strategic America…

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NOTEBOOK: Ted Cruz vs. Kim Reynolds

The fight over Bill Northey’s nomination as undersecretary at the U.S. Department of Agriculture has turned into a T-shirt-wearing, letter-writing free-for-all between ethanol and oil interests.

And a direct battle of wits between U.S. Sen. …

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NOTEBOOK: Anti-harassment comments take stage at Women of Innovation

This year’s Women of Innovation Awards came as sexual harassment, particularly of women, was all over the news. That wasn’t lost on speakers at the Technology Association of Iowa’s event, held at Prairie Meadows on …

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R&R plans spec office project in Urbandale

R&R Realty Group is planning a speculative office project that the city of Urbandale hopes will trigger additional investment in an area of the city it recently branded the Urban Loop.

The office project calls …

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A Closer Look: J. Benjamin Champ

Ben Champ was named Pleasant Hill city manager in July after serving the city since 2008 in a variety of roles, including as community development director and assistant city manager. As city manager, he was …

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‘War for talent’

David Leto is a bit surprised that more of you don’t plan to give bigger raises in 2018.

That’s not a criticism, and those in the boardrooms will probably be glad to hear that we …

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Guest Opinion: Secure your company’s banking processes and procedures

As the end of the year approaches, it’s often good to reflect on the personal goals you set at the beginning of the year and evaluate your progress. Did I lose the 20 pounds I …

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McLellan: Consider video for your 2018 marketing plan

In my column last week I offered up some of the channels that I think every organization needs to consider as they build out their 2018 marketing plan based on data that suggest they’re too …

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The Elbert Files: Is U.S. tax reform just a joke?

“It’s déjà vu all over again,” said a voice from behind on a bright, crisp morning as I neared the Des Moines Art Center.

“It is a nice day,” I replied to my old friend …

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NOTEBOOK: Huxley firm sees savings in 3-D

Kreg Tool of Huxley is part of a 3-D printing wave in Iowa that is saving manufacturers money. Iowa State University’s Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) worked with the company to come up …