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The Housing Market is Broken

Jan 15, 2025 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 1/15/25The cost of housing has been rising across the country. There has been much discussion about the cause and why there hasn’t been a significant increase in supply over time. The Econ 101 theory …This item is available in full to subscribers.
The Comfort of Here

Nov 13, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

The Comfort of HereBy Jay Byers, Deputy City ManagerPosted 11/13/24Now that a week has gone by since the election, it is a good time to recognize how good we have it where we are. The exuberance and the anguish people feel should be put in the perspective of how we … This item is available in full to subscribers. Attention subscribers We have recently launched a new website.
Power Breakfast: Battle of the Generations

Oct 28, 2024 | businessrecord.com | Jay Byers |Simpson College |Michael Crumb

On October 24, panelists joined us to discuss how to thrive with a multigenerational workforce. Earlier this year, the number of Gen Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet. What does this mean for leadership, organizational culture and the future of business?
Preview: Power Breakfast to focus on multigenerational workforce

Oct 11, 2024 | businessrecord.com | Jay Byers |Simpson College |Kathy A. Bolten |Emily Barske

EVENT DETAILSBattle of the generations: How to thrive with a multigenerational workforceOct. 24, 2024 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Des Moines Heritage Center Register here. Earlier this year, the number of Generation Z employees surpassed baby boomer employees in the U.S. workforce, according to Glassdoor. Millennials will likely be the most represented generation in the labor market until sometime in the 2040s, and the Gen X employee count will rank second for some time yet.
The Value of Manufacturing

Oct 9, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 10/9/24October 4th through 11th is National Manufacturing Week, an expansion of National Manufacturing Day started 13 years ago. Thousands of companies and educational institutions nationwide open their …This item is available in full to subscribers.
Des Moines University, Simpson Partner to Draw Students to Health Care Careers

Oct 2, 2024 | simpson.edu | Jay Byers

Body Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences, located in West Des Moines, and Simpson College, in Indianola, Iowa, have announced a new comprehensive partnership to create enhanced pathways for Simpson students seeking medical and health sciences careers. The partnership will benefit students while helping build Iowa's health care workforce. The agreement is tailored to help Simpson students interested in health careers navigate graduate health science degrees.
Next Year - The Morning Sun

Sep 25, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 9/25/24It is satisfying, and a little surprising, to look back at the last year and see all that has been accomplished. Pittsburg is definitely making progress, and next year is gaining even more momentum. …This item is available in full to subscribers.
New is Important

Sep 18, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 9/18/24Routine is comforting. The new is also the unknown, and that always includes an element of fear. Starting something is like walking into a dark room – scary. Change involves risk, so it’s …This item is available in full to subscribers.
Maximizing Recreation

Aug 28, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 8/28/24Pittsburg has always had a lively recreation environment. There are parks, gyms, trails, fields, tracks, courses, and courts. Leagues, tournaments, races, competitions and camps happen at …This item is available in full to subscribers.
Force Multiplication

Aug 21, 2024 | morningsun.net | Jay Byers

fPosted 8/21/24Police officers are constantly in the community and are almost always the first to arrive at the scene of an accident or crime. They are the first to take necessary action and must secure each site. …This item is available in full to subscribers.