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Jim Hayes retiring as executive director of Mind & Spirit Counseling Center

Jim Hayes will retire as the executive director of Urbandale-based Mind & Spirit Counseling Center at the end of this year. He has served eight years in the position and helped guide the center through …

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Letter from the president: Sarah Diehn promoted to Business Record editor

Good afternoon, Business Record readers. I’m writing today to share that we are promoting Sarah Diehn to lead our newsroom as editor of the Business Record.

Sarah Diehn

Sarah is an award-winning journalist who has …

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Ankeny appoints interim city manager

Mike Schrock

Mike Schrock has been appointed interim city manager for the city of Ankeny. The Ankeny City Council made the appointment, effective Jan. 23, at a recent meeting. Former City Manager David Jones resigned …

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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 …