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Key Leadership Changes

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Aaron Wiese tapped to become Hy-Vee’s CEO

Hy-Vee Inc. executive Aaron Wiese has been named CEO of the West Des Moines-based retailer, effective Oct. 1, Hy-Vee CEO and Board Chairman Randy Edeker announced in a press release.

Wiese is currently Hy-Vee’s vice chairman and …

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Summit Carbon Solutions names new CEO

Lee Blank, who has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural supply chain, has been named CEO of Ames-based Summit Carbon Solutions. Blank’s hiring to lead the company was announced on July 21. …

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ISU We Will Collective names Blum executive director

The We Will Collective, a nonprofit working to enhance Iowa State University student athletes’ name-image-likeness opportunities, announced that Brent Blum has been named executive director. Blum starts in the role Aug. 1. For the last five …

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Involta’s Lehrman steps down as CEO; President Buie adds CEO title

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Involta, the Cedar Rapids-based data center and IT consulting business, announced founder and CEO Bruce Lehrman has transitioned to the role of board of directors vice chairman, with the company’s president, James Buie, …

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Baumgartner appointed city clerk in Des Moines

Laura Baumgartner, who has worked in Des Moines’ city clerk’s office for the past 21 years, has been appointed city clerk by the City Council. The council made the appointment at its meeting on Monday. …

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Marshalltown civic center hires new director of operations

The Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center, formerly known as the Fisher Community Center, has hired Nancy Vellinga Burke as its first full-time director of operations. Burke is a Marshalltown native who is relocating to her …

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Kruse, Reisetter named to key positions with Iowa HHS

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on Monday announced two key leadership positions. Dr. Robert Kruse will join the agency as the state medical director, and Sarah Reisetter has been named deputy director …

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EthOs names cause-marketing pioneer Raiola as ESG practice leader

EthOs, the organizational engagement company of Holmes Murphy, has hired Lou Raiola as environmental, social, and governance practice leader. Raiola, who has more than 30 years of experience championing causes that inspire social change through …

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Waukee hires assistant city administrator

Nick Osborne has been hired as an assistant city administrator for Waukee, the city announced. Osborne, who began his new position in June, most recently was Ankeny’s assistant to the city manager. Osborne is originally from …

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IWD adds three leaders to head business outreach efforts

Iowa Workforce Development announced it has hired two new division administrators and a new deputy director of employment and training to respond to business needs and help connect with businesses to address their workforce issues. Sherri Behrendt …