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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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Kemin Industries names Burt to new head of global corporate affairs role

Des Moines-based global ingredient manufacturer Kemin Industries has appointed Lauren Burt to the company’s new position of head of global corporate affairs, according to a news release. She will oversee Kemin’s corporate and public affairs …

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Common Sense Institute Iowa names Lisa Feuerbach executive director

Nonpartisan think tank Common Sense Institute Iowa has named Lisa Feuerbach as its executive director. Feuerbach, an Iowa native and former chief U.S. probation officer in the Northern District of Iowa, will officially begin her …

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Crain named next president of ABI

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced today Nicole Crain will be the organization’s next president.

Crain will succeed Mike Ralston, who is retiring at the end of the year after serving in the …

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McMillin joins DMPA as development director

Des Moines Performing Arts has announced that Tim McMillin will join the nonprofit as director of development starting in mid-October. Most recently, McMillin served as the director of advancement at the Des Moines Metro Opera. …

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Randolph named CEO of Ag Express Electronics

Ag Express Electronics, the parent company of Ag Express and Integrated Circuit Works, has announced Eric Randolph as its next president and CEO. Randolph has served as interim CEO since June and was the company’s …

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The Beacon starts search for new executive director

The Beacon, a Des Moines nonprofit that helps women who have experienced trauma and systemic inequity, is starting the search for a new leader.

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Current executive director, Melissa Vine, will remain at the …

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Michelle Book to retire as Food Bank of Iowa CEO at year’s end

Food Bank of Iowa CEO Michelle Book announced she will retire Dec. 31 after leading the organization for nearly nine years.

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Since Book became CEO in 2016, some of the food bank’s progress …

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