LIVONIA, MI; May 20, 2026 – After a nationwide search, Robert Baxter, FACHE, has been named the new president and CEO of MercyOne beginning on Monday, June 22. Bob will succeed Michael Taylor, who has served in an interim capacity since the beginning of January. Bob brings more than 30 years of
Read More →WEST DES MOINES, IA (05/20/2026) The marketing and communications team at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has been named the 2026 Marketing Department of the Year by the American Marketing Association Iowa Chapter. The honor was presented during the 21st annual NOVA Awards on May 7, 2026, at
Read More →The Summer Games are open to the public and admission is free. AMES, IOWA – Beginning Thursday, nearly 2,500 Special Olympics Iowa athletes and Unified partners will converge at Iowa State University for the annual Special Olympics Iowa Summer Games, May 21 through 23. The Summer Games is Special Olympics
Read More →A growing, employee-driven program brings targeted support to nonprofits across Holmes Murphy’s geographic footprint May 12, 2026 – Waukee, IA — Holmes Murphy is excited to announce more than $140,000 in philanthropic contributions to 21 different non-profit organizations through the Holmes Murphy Foundation Community Footprints Program. This is more than a
Read More →Des Moines, IA (May 13) – On Monday, after spending their entire lives within the walls of a breeding facility to supply beagles for research, 40 beagles from Ridglan Farms arrived at the Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) to begin their next chapter. The ARL traveled to Wisconsin to pick up the
Read More →New collaboration will grow fresh produce directly for pantry families Urbandale Iowa – May 8, 2026 – The Urbandale Food Pantry will officially begin installation and planting of its new community garden on Friday, May 8 through a collaboration with local Master Gardeners to grow fresh produce directly for families
Read More →More Than 300 Business Professionals to Attend the Event URBANDALE, Iowa, Feb. 12, 2026 — The Central Iowa Business Conference, the premier event for businesses across Iowa, will host three keynote speakers, including experts in Artificial Intelligence, Business Succession Planning, and Professional Civility at the Prairie Meadows Event Center on
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa — This summer, Drake University will offer students of all ages a myriad of opportunities to immerse themselves in a college campus environment. Students can explore their diverse interests, develop their athletic skills, and prepare for their academic futures across fields such as vocal performance, healthcare, journalism,
Read More →(West Des Moines, Iowa – April 29, 2026) — Bank Iowa today announced that Jason Herrboldt will become president and chief executive officer, as longtime leader Jim Plagge plans to retire after more than a decade in the role. The leadership transition comes as the family-owned bank marks its 50th
Read More →DES MOINES, Iowa– Common Sense Institute (CSI) announced the addition of Liz Keehner to its Board of Directors, bringing deep experience in venture capital and economic development to the organization. Keehner currently serves as President of the Iowa Venture Capital Association (IVCA), where she leads efforts to strengthen Iowa’s innovation
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