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Broadlawns board announces Proctor Lureman as community hospital’s next CEO

Proctor Lureman, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines’ current vice president of operations, will be the next president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center.

The Broadlawns Board of Trustees announced Lureman’s selection Tuesday during its board …

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Power Breakfast preview: Leadership in Changing Times

Persistent economic uncertainty and global disruption, coupled with the rapid evolution of technology and artificial intelligence, present new challenges and opportunities to today’s business leaders.

In the Business Record’s upcoming Power Breakfast: Leadership in Changing …

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Waukee Leadership Institute announces new brand

The Waukee Leadership Institute unveiled a refreshed brand identity. The new visual identity represents the organization’s “dynamic growth” since its inception in 2006, according to a news release. The updated brand aims to reflect the …

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ITA Group acquires Cooleaf technology to power employee engagement platform

West Des Moines-based ITA Group, a global provider of employee engagement solutions, has acquired Cooleaf, an Atlanta-based software company and its technology platform.

According to a news release, Cooleaf’s technology is now powering ITA Group’s …

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DMFD opens hiring for firefighters as number of emergency calls continues to rise

The Des Moines Fire Department is hiring crew members to respond to the increasing number of emergency calls. Applications are open until April 15 for the Des Moines Fire Academy’s next class of firefighters, set …

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Iowa Workforce Development announces next steps in assisting Tyson workers in Perry

Iowa Workforce Development’s new IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center will be stationed at Tyson Foods in Perry from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday to help answer initial questions and prepare workers for the next …

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‘Can’t Grow Old Without Her’ report highlights women’s role in eldercare

Women leave the workforce at a higher rate than men to provide care to the country’s aging population, according to a new report from Wells Fargo.

This phenomenon puts a strain on labor force growth and …

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Bâton Global names co-founder Matthew Mitchell as CEO

Bâton Global, a Des Moines-based strategy and consulting firm, announced Tuesday that Matthew Mitchell, a founding partner of the company, will serve as CEO.

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Founded in 2014, Bâton Global has grown to serve …

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Reynolds announces $1 million to support Credentials for Child Care Careers grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $1 million in initial funding for competitive grants to support school districts that partner with or create local child care centers to help more high school students earn a national …

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Lead DSM is accepting nominations for the next Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute class

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute is accepting nominations for its 2024-2025 class. Participants will join a nine-month curriculum that prepares leaders from across Greater Des Moines to be stewards for the community’s future. Nominees …