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Woodhouse named new YWRC executive director

The Young Women’s Resource Center announced today that Rachel Woodhouse has been appointed the organization’s new executive director after serving as its interim executive director since July. Her appointment is effective immediately.

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Catholic Charities names new executive director

Michael Sheehy

Michael Sheehy is the new executive director of Catholic Charities – Diocese of Des Moines, the nonprofit recently announced. Barbara Quijano Decker announced her retirement in February.

Before joining Catholic Charities, Sheehy had …

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Spalding will continue in economic development role after retirement

David Spalding has agreed to continue in his role as vice president for economic development and industry relations (EDIR) at Iowa State University after stepping down as the dean of the Ivy College of Business …

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Foley to retire as airport’s executive director in April

Kevin Foley has announced that he will retire as executive director of the Des Moines International Airport Authority, effective April 4, 2025.

Kevin Foley

The announcement was made in a news release this morning, in …

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Central Iowa Water Works names executive director, takes final steps toward January launch

Tami Madsen

The Central Iowa Water Works (CIWW) board of trustees announced this week that it has hired Tami Madsen to be the organization’s executive director beginning Nov. 18.

Madsen’s hiring is the latest step …

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Johnston hires Geoff Hubbard to oversee parks

Geoff Hubbard has been hired as parks and recreation director for the city of Johnston. Hubbard most recently worked for the city of Marshalltown, where he oversaw the renovation of the 90-year-old Veterans Memorial Coliseum …

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Iowa Center names Katie Byers director of Women’s Business Center

Katie Byers

The Iowa Center for Economic Success has named Katie Byers director of the Iowa Center Women’s Business Center. Byers will provide training and individual counseling to Iowa women looking to launch or grow …

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McTaggart tapped as Des Moines’ 45th police chief

Michael McTaggart has been unanimously selected by the Des Moines City Council as the city’s 45th police chief.

Michael McTaggart was named Des Moines’ police chief on Wednesday. To the left of McTaggart is Scott…
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Primary Health Care CEO announces retirement after 24-year tenure

Kelly Huntsman, CEO of the Des Moines-area Primary Health Care Inc., will retire in 2025, the nonprofit announced in a news release. Huntsman has been with PHC for 36 years, including 24 years as CEO. …

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Evelyn K. Davis Center names new manager

Eric Idehen, a former executive at Wells Fargo and AmeriFirst Financial Corp., has been named manager of the Des Moines Area Community College Evelyn K. Davis Center. Idehen has served as the president and CEO …

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