(Clive, Iowa) Washington County pig farmer Matt Gent is the new president of the Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA). He took over the role during the organization’s annual meeting in Des Moines on January 23. Gent and his family own a farrow-to-finish swine enterprise called Prairie Pork near Wellman. They
Read More →The trio are part of a 26-member team of volunteers serving on the DMACC Foundation Board The retired community college administrator, financial advisor and banking executive, will each serve three-year terms, which can be renewed One of the primary roles of the DMACC Foundation is to help raise scholarship funds
Read More →Hoyt Sherman Place CEO, Robert Warren, and the Foundation’s Board of Directors are pleased to announce new titles for three of its staffers in recognition of their exceptional work within the organization. Former Director of Booking and Event Services, Allison Johnson, is now Chief Operating Officer, Dana Hanson, formerly Director
Read More →AMES, IA – Samantha Jankowski has been appointed Controller for Ames National Corporation. Jankowski began her career in public accounting in the tax line of business at RSM US LLP in Des Moines working on tax compliance and strategy. Most recently Jankowski worked in the nonprofit industry as the Director
Read More →Clive, Iowa; January 15, 2024 – MercyOne proudly announces that 18 of our nurses from our owned and managed medical centers are among the 108 Iowa nurses recognized as 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. • Anna Anderson, VanDiest Medical Center • Lisa Andresen, Genesis Medical Center, Davenport • Steven Barnhart, Genesis
Read More →Des Moines, Iowa — The Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) Board of Directors has tapped Renee Hardman, City Councilwoman, of West Des Moines, as its next leader. Hardman begins her work as President and Chief Executive Officer with LSI, one of the state’s largest human services agencies, serving all 99
Read More →(West Des Moines, Iowa – Jan. 9, 2024) – Bank Iowa today announced new positions for three local financial services leaders within its West Des Moines corporate office. Two of the leaders are joining Bank Iowa; one has received a promotion. Jessica Ferin is joining the bank as vice president,
Read More →DES MOINES, IOWA – January 8, 2024 – As new mayors prepare to take the reins in city halls across the country, Connie Boesen took the oath of office tonight as the first woman to be elected as the mayor of Des Moines. Boesen, who previously served six years as an
Read More →Join Moberg Gallery for the opening reception of its first 2024 exhibit: Jeff Fleming’s Absurdities. There will be refreshments and the artist will be in attendance. DJ Dennis Atherton will be filling the gallery with music. Jeff Fleming paints delightful (yet haunting) works, using gesso, India ink, white charcoal, and
Read More →WEST DES MONES, IA (January 3, 2024) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces its celebration of 100 years in 2024, marking a century of growth, collaboration, and prosperity for the city of WDM. The milestone year will highlight the organization’s commitment to its members, the
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