Posts by pherteen
‘Warm, fuzzy’ childhood memories inspire builder’s Waukee Village District development
Steffaney Cronin, the owner of SJC Construction, grew up in Waukee. She remembers visiting the homes of her grandmother and great-grandmother as a child and the “warm, fuzzy” memories of time spent playing the card …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: Riverfront Plans?
Author’s note: This is my final column for the Des Moines Business Record, which has carried my musings since 2012. Beginning next month, the Elbert Files will have a new home at a sister publication, …
Read MoreBusiness Record 2-7-25
Cover Story: Mercy College of Health Sciences announces campaign to raise $15M for new nursing school as part of its mission to become the ‘school of choice’
Focus: Building and Construction
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Read MoreMercy College of Health Sciences announces campaign to raise $15M for new nursing school as part of its mission to become the ‘school of choice’
Joyce Lillis was inspired to become a nurse after watching the care her mom received after suffering a stroke, and later as a senior in high school, Lillis’ appendix ruptured and she was hospitalized for …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Sid Juwarker
Sid Juwarker travels a lot for his job at the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The farthest has been a trip to India as part of the Partnership’s delegation on Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ trade mission …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-31-25
Cover Story: From student to leader: UI alum Adam Keune returns as JPEC director
Focus: STEM
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Read MoreA Closer Look: Juliann Van Liew
As Juliann Van Liew begins her new position as the director of the Polk County Health Department, she’ll also be pursuing her Doctor of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, caring for two young kids …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Jan. 24
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreBusiness Record 1-24-25
Cover Story: Survey: Meet Adam Gregg, new leader of Iowa Bankers Association
Focus: Banking, Finance and Investments
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Read MoreSlater issues RFP for Main Street building project
The city of Slater has issued a request for proposals to redevelop a building on the town’s Main Street to create a new food and dining experience in the community of about 1,600 people.
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