The Family Credit Union, a nonprofit financial cooperative headquartered in Davenport, announced today the appointment of Michael Brandt as its new CEO. Brandt will begin April 28. Brandt has more than 24 years of experience in the credit union industry, including more than half of that time serving as president and CEO of two other…

Des Moines Prep and Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates are partnering to develop a comprehensive, schoolwide college and career preparation curriculum designed to equip students with the skills, experiences and knowledge necessary for success after high school, the organizations announced. The curriculum will integrate Des Moines Prep’s curriculum framework – which emphasizes career exploration, personal finance, professionalism,…

UnityPoint Health Des Moines has opened its new Eyerly Ball building, a certified community behavioral health clinic. The $10.4 million project was funded through support from the Polk County Board of Supervisors, state of Iowa, Prairie Meadows and private donors. The clinic is directly across from Iowa Lutheran Hospital, bringing a full continuum of mental…

The Dupaco Foundation has announced applications are now open for its Nonprofit Grant Program. This annual grant program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose mission or programs align with one of the foundation’s three focus areas of affordable housing and homeownership, upskilling and reskilling and small business development. The foundation will award $250,000 in…

Brian Dieter, president and CEO of Mary Greeley Medical Center, has announced his retirement from the leadership position he’s held since July 2008. Before becoming president and CEO, Dieter was the medical center’s chief financial officer for nine years. Dieter plans to retire in early August. “A true leader leaves an organization in better shape…