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Pella Corp. names Videtto president, COO
Pella Corp. announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Videtto to the role of president and chief operating officer.
In addition to continued oversight of Pella’s sales and marketing, general management and innovation, Videtto’s expanded responsibilities will include …
Read MoreDrake University introduces sports media and communication major
Drake University has announced a new sports media and communication major beginning in fall 2025. A press release said the coursework for the new major will introduce students to sports principles, publicity and promotions, in …
Read MorePolk County names next health department director
Juliann Van Liew, currently a director with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has been named Polk County Health Department’s director.
Van Liew, who will be paid $150,260 annually, begins her new position …
Read MoreWest Des Moines approves Grand Experience development agreement
The West Des Moines City Council this week gave its nod to an agreement with the developer behind the $400 million multiuse Grand Experience, a project that city officials said will spur other development and …
Read MoreIowa Sculpture Festival donates $50,000 for DMACC’s Legacy Plaza
The Iowa Sculpture Festival recently donated $50,000 to the Des Moines Area Community College Foundation in support of the Legacy Plaza Greenspace project at the DMACC Newton Campus. The donation is part of an initiative …
Johnston mayor sets 2,500-mile running goal to support local food pantry
For the 11th year, Johnston Mayor Paula Dierenfeld is holding her Run for Food challenge. She’s pledging to run one mile for every bag of food or $10 donated to the Johnston Partnership. Her goal …
GOP legislators rank property tax reform as top 2025 priority during Partnership breakfast
Republican leadership in the Iowa Senate and House made it clear during a panel discussion with Central Iowa business and local elected leaders that GOP lawmakers intend to pursue state property tax reform when the …
Read MoreUrbandale selects new city manager
David Jones, Ankeny’s city manager, has been selected to become city manager of the city of Urbandale, the cities announced.
Jones, who begins his new role on Jan. 27, will replace A.J. Johnson, who is retiring …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Sydney Stuart
Nearly two decades before the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, a group of moms of children with spina bifida got together weekly to discuss their kids’ care. About 5 in 10,000 …
Read MoreHealth care leaders prioritize recruitment, retention as Iowa’s physician shortage worsens
As Iowa grapples with an ominous physician shortage, health care leaders are focusing their attention on recruitment and retention.
Iowa Medical Society Board President Christina Taylor, Iowa Clinic CEO Ben Vallier, UnityPoint Clinic Chief Medical …
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