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Adel-based education management company names Connor Harrington as its CEO

Connor Harrington

Kuder Inc., an education management company in Adel, appointed Connor Harrington as the organization’s CEO, effective Nov. 14. Harrington is succeeding his father, Phil Harrington, who created and led the company for 27 …

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Meyocks announces ownership, leadership transition

Meyocks, a branding and marketing agency in West Des Moines, announced that Kelly Ferguson, a member of the firm’s executive team, will acquire a majority interest in the company and become its president, effective Jan. …

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CBRE announces transition of Des Moines market leader Bill Wright

Bill Wright

CBRE has announced that Bill Wright, managing director of CBRE’s Des Moines office, is stepping down from his position to transition into a solely brokerage role with the company. Jeff Kaiser, senior managing …

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Haws named CEO of UI Hospitals and Clinics

Bradley Haws has been named chief executive officer of the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and associate vice president of UI Healthcare, the health system announced today. Haws will start his new role on …

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Des Moines hires chief communications officer

Debbie McClung

Debbie McClung, who had led strategic communications for the Iowa Department of Public Safety, is the city of Des Moines’ new chief communications officer, the city announced.

McClung replaces Al Sekta who retired …

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Broadlawns President and CEO Anthony Coleman resigns

Anthony Coleman has resigned his position as president and CEO of Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Monies after less than two years in the role.

The medical system’s board of trustees announced in a news …

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Joshua Laraby named Johnston’s new economic developer

Joshua Laraby

Joshua Laraby, has been named economic development director for the city of Johnston, officials announced. Laraby replaces Adam Plagge, who in June was named city administrator for the city of Windsor Heights. Laraby …

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Drake’s Zimpleman College names Angela Gallagher director of executive education

Angela Gallagher

Angela Gallagher has been named the director of executive education of the Zimpleman College of Business at Drake University. She most recently served as manager of employee communications for Deere & Co., where …

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United Way of Central Iowa names Susan Kloewer chief advancement officer

The United Way of Central Iowa has appointed Susan Kloewer as the organization’s chief advancement officer. Kloewer, who will join the organization’s senior leadership team on Dec. 1, will provide guidance to communications and the …

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NAMI Iowa selects Ryan Crane as executive director

Ryan Crane

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Iowa Board of Directors announced that Ryan Crane will become the organization’s next executive director, beginning Nov. 27. Crane previously served as director of philanthropy for …