Michael Morain

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Connor Spencer |Michael Morain |Kathy A. Bolten

Hy-Vee is shuttering two fresh food production facilities, and moving that food production back to stores, affecting 461 positions at the facilities. Hy-Vee is “committed to assisting all impacted employees during this transition and is organizing hiring events to place as many employees at Hy-Vee stores as possible to best serve customers,” the West Des Moines-based grocer said in an announcement today. Operations will end at the facilities on June 24.

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Connor Spencer |Michael Morain |Kathy A. Bolten

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has awarded 33 Choose Iowa value-added grants totaling $463,000 to Iowa farmers and small businesses located in 28 counties. Five Central Iowa producers received grants: Bochner Farms in Indianola, Iowa Orchard in Urbandale, Honey Hollow Apiary and Gardens in Indianola, Rose Farm in Norwalk, and V&B Farms in Ames.

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Connor Spencer |Michael Morain |Kathy A. Bolten

Thomas and Linda KoehnA donation of over $800,000 from the Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation will be used to expand the Des Moines school district’s Montessori education program to Jackson Elementary School on the city’s south side, the district has announced.

2 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Connor Spencer |Michael Morain |Kathy A. Bolten

Brandon GockleyThe Iowa Clinic has named Brandon Gockley its new chief information officer. In his new role, Gockley will lead technology strategy, drive modernization and support operations. “We are fortunate and pleased to welcome Brandon,” said Ben Vallier, CEO of the Iowa Clinic, in a news release.

3 weeks ago | businessrecord.com | Connor Spencer |Kathy A. Bolten |Michael Morain

At a April 14 meeting of the Des Moines Area Community College board of directors, President Rob Denson and board chair Joe Pugel honored retiring board secretary Carolyn Farlow celebrating her 20 years of service to the college. Farlow, who began her DMACC career in 2005, held leadership roles as director of institutional effectiveness and director of strategic planning before retiring from those positions in 2022. She continued to serve as board secretary until her full retirement last week.