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Norris steps down at CEO of Goodwill of Central Iowa

Jackie Norris submitted her resignation as the president and CEO of Goodwill of Central Iowa, according to an email from the organization. “Goodwill is taking some time to determine our path forward and to look …

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NOTEBOOK: Developing resilience in the pandemic: Six ideas for leaders

A top local CEO recently told me, “I’m learning how to lead through a crisis, and it’s tough. I’m not sure how to be strong when I don’t feel strong.”

Developing resilience is a lifelong …

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Goodwill of Central Iowa announces store reopenings, some permanent closures

Goodwill of Central Iowa announced the reopening of 10 store locations and the permanent closure of four stores, as well as the closure of the South Des Moines Outlet and Career Connection Center. Beginning today, …

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Casey’s hires two new executive officers

Casey’s General Stores Inc. has hired two new executives who will be instrumental in helping the Ankeny-based convenience store chain implement its expansion plans, Darren Rebelez, the company’s president and CEO, announced.

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Hy-Vee Aisles Online offers two-hour express grocery pickup

Hy-Vee Inc. is offering a two-hour express pickup option as part of Hy-Vee Aisles Online grocery ordering service, allowing customers to pay a fee to pick up their order faster. Customers will see a “Get …

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NOTEBOOK: 700-plus T-shirts supporting Ankeny businesses sold

It’s no secret that many of Iowa’s more than 267,700 small businesses are struggling to survive forced shutdowns and reduced revenue as the nation battles the pandemic.

And while financial help has been made available …

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Casey’s executives receive national honors

Two Casey’s General Stores Inc. executives this week received national recognition by the convenience store industry. Darren Rebelez, president and CEO of the Ankeny-based convenience store chain, was named 2020 Retailer Executive of the Year …

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Significant deployments ahead for Iowa National Guard

As the wife of a now-retired career Iowa National Guard member, Rebecca Coady had for many years provided support to her husband while he was deployed overseas a number of times. It also led her …

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Webspec offers free assistance to Polk County businesses applying for Facebook grants

Webspec, a Des Moines marketing and technology company, is offering free assistance to help Polk County businesses apply for a portion of the $100 million cash grants offered by Facebook to up to 30,000 small …

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Casey’s hires vice president of food service

Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores Inc. has hired Michelle Wickham as vice president of food service, the convenience store chain announced. Wickham, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the restaurant industry, most recently worked …