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Liberty National Bank names new Des Moines market president

Brandon Bennett

Johnston-based Liberty National Bank has announced Brandon Bennett as its new Des Moines market president. Bennett’s responsibilities will include overseeing the bank’s growth and profitability, strategic planning and developing customer relationships. Bennett previously …

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Feuerbach joins Common Sense Institute as executive director

Lisa Feuerbach

The Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI Iowa) board of directors has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach started her new role in November 2024. CSI Iowa is a nonpartisan policy research …

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Mary Earnhardt to lead Iowa Gaming Association

The Iowa Gaming Association’s (IGA) board of directors has named Mary Earnhardt as the next IGA president and CEO, effective Jan. 21. Earnhardt will replace Wes Ehrecke, who is retiring after 25 years in the …

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Broadlawns appoints Jonathan Brendemuehl as foundation director

Broadlawns Medical Center has appointed Jonathan Brendemuehl as the new director of the Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation, effective Jan. 6. The nonprofit foundation secures funding for programs, services and capital projects that aim to enhance …

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Aureon names new CEO

Technology solutions provider Aureon announced today it has named George O’Neal its new CEO, effective Jan. 13. Scott Behn is retiring after five years in the West Des Moines-based company’s top leadership role, according to a news …

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Two Rivers Marketing announces leadership transition, new office

Two Rivers Marketing (2RM), a Des Moines marketing agency, has announced changes to its executive lineup and a relocation of its office. Brian Jones, a founding partner of 2RM and president of VGM Group Services, …

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Ankeny City Council appoints Bentz mayor

Bobbi Bentz

The Ankeny City Council voted Monday to appoint council member Bobbi Bentz to serve as the next mayor of Ankeny. She was sworn in following the vote.

Former mayor Mark Holm resigned from …

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Cournoyer appointed Iowa’s next lieutenant governor

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today the appointment of Chris Cournoyer as Iowa’s 48th lieutenant governor. The announcement comes after former Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg stepped down in September to become the next president and CEO …

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Des Moines Art Center announces new senior director of people and culture

The Des Moines Art Center has announced the appointment of Cindy Gerjets as senior director of people and culture, effective Dec. 18. In her new role, Gerjets will serve as a member of the Art …

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Shors to retire from Dentons Davis Brown after 60 years

John Shors, senior partner at Dentons Davis Brown and a fourth-generation lawyer, is retiring after a 60-year career with the Iowa law firm.

John Shors

Shors received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Iowa …