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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.

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

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Pella Corp. names Videtto president, COO

Pella Corp. announced Tuesday the appointment of Emily Videtto to the role of president and chief operating officer.

In addition to continued oversight of Pella’s sales and marketing, general management and innovation, Videtto’s expanded responsibilities will include …

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Polk County names next health department director

Juliann Van Liew, currently a director with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, has been named Polk County Health Department’s director.

Van Liew, who will be paid $150,260 annually, begins her new position …

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Urbandale selects new city manager

David Jones, Ankeny’s city manager, has been selected to become city manager of the city of Urbandale, the cities announced.

Jones, who begins his new role on Jan. 27, will replace A.J. Johnson, who is retiring …

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ISCPA selects banking executive Ardis Kelley as interim CEO

The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) has named former Bank of Jabez and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines executive Ardis Kelley as its interim CEO. According to a news release, Kelley’s appointment was …

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WDM hires Thole as city’s human resources director

The city of West Des Moines has hired former public school administrator Megan Thole as its next director of human resources. Thole will start in the position Dec. 9, according to a news release from …

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DMU names Levy as director of global health

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Keyah Levy has been named the new director of global health at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, the university announced this week. Levy previously served as vice president for diversity, equity …

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Wagoner named Indianola’s deputy city manager

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The city of Indianola has named Wade Wagoner its new deputy city manager – chief of development and operations, effective Dec. 12. He succeeds Charlie Dissell, who accepted an assistant city manager role …

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