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Kelly Ortberg, Former Head of Rockwell, Named CEO of Boeing
Kelly Ortberg, Former CEO of Rockwell Collins, now Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company, has been named CEO of Boeing. The Dubuque, Iowa native graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in mechanical engineering. Ortberg held a series of top positions at avionics manufacturer at Rockwell Collins, serving as CEO for five years. At Rockwell Collins, Ortberg worked to reimagine avionics systems, making it possible to extend the systems to different jets and airlines to improve the company’s return on investment. Collins Aerospace is a Legacy member of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, with a long-standing Chamber relationship since 1966.
Embattled Owner of Lutsen Resort and Superior Shores Shares Perspective Following July 31 Court Hearing
TWO HARBORS – When Bryce Campbell purchased Superior Shores in January 2020, his intention was to “conquer” it. “Our entire career was founded on turning underperforming properties around, and Superior Shores was to be our ultimate challenge,” Campbell told this reporter just before midnight on July 31.
Drinking Water Advisory in West Bend
West Bend, IA (Northwest Iowa Now) — Beginning Tuesday, August 6th the West Bend Water Supply will be doing maintenance and needs to depressurize the system. During this time – it is recommended the water be boiled before using for drinking or cooking until further notice. Water may be used for bathing and other similar purposes.
2024 Northwest Am: Friday Morning Report
Spencer, Ia (KICD) – The 102nd Northwest Am continues today at the Spencer Golf and Country Club. The 3rd Wave began their first round at 6:30 this morning, and the 1st wave will play their second round at 12:30 this afternoon. PGA Proffesional at the Spencer Golf and Country...
Thousands of ears to be served at Estherville’s Sweet Corn Days
Organizers plan to serve 6000 ears of sweet corn tomorrow during Sweet Corn Days in Estherville. The festival started last night in Estherville’s Library Square with a “burning of the cobs” and the making of s’mores over the bonfire. Lexie Ruter of the Estherville Area Chamber of Commerce says one of tonight’s highlights features hula hoops. “Following the hula hoop contest, we’ve got our fireworks,” she says. “We pay extra money for extra high fireworks so you can see them over the trees and over the buildings.”
CADCO Director Comments on Closure of Myers Industries Plant in Atlantic
(Atlantic) Cass/Atlantic Development Corporation Director Jennifer McEntaffer said they are very disappointed to hear the news of Myers Industries closing their plant in Atlantic. She noted that this was a corporate decision; the County, City nor CADCO was approached regarding any concerns or issues. According to a statement released by...
DMACC announces new executive dean of Newton Campus
Bill Peters has been named the new executive dean of Des Moines Area Community College’s Newton Campus, the college announced Wednesday. Peters started his new role on July 15. He replaces Joe DeHart, who recently retired from DMACC. Peters served as principal of Newton High School for 20 years before coming to DMACC. “I have worked with DMACC for 20 years as a high school principal and am very familiar with the purpose and mission of the Newton Campus,” Peters said in a prepared statement. “I believe having DMACC in our community is a great benefit and provides enhanced opportunities for students.” Before moving to Newton, Peters served as a teacher and principal at schools in California and Wyoming. Some of his goals at the DMACC Newton Campus include maintaining a good working relationship with the county schools and promoting the growth of adult education to meet the needs of surrounding communities. “[Bill] has played an important role serving the Newton community and has been involved in education and serving students for nearly his entire career. Bill is very well respected in Newton and the surrounding communities and will make a great leader at the DMACC Newton Campus,” Bill LaTour, DMACC vice president of operations, said in a prepared statement. Peters holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Wyoming.
Waukee school district to hold ribbon cutting for new aquatic facility
The Waukee Community School District is holding a ribbon cutting on Monday for the natatorium, a new aquatics facility featuring a competition pool. The pool can support two eight-lane competitions simultaneously. The facility, pictured here in a rendering, will be used by Waukee’s high school swimming and diving teams and for academic programming across the school district. The ribbon cutting will start at 3:30 p.m. at 1655 N.W. Douglas Parkway in Waukee. Parking is available between the natatorium and Trailridge School, and the event will take place at the main entrance on the east side of the facility.
CSA opens new location as it seeks to retain workers, deliver services
Community Support Advocates President and CEO Christina Smith hopes a recent investment in a new 87,000-square-foot building in West Des Moines will allow her to pay her staff higher wages down the road. Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates allow Smith to only pay CSA workers $15 to $17 an hour,...
Objections, time constraints delay Orient-Macksburg dissolution vote
(Orient) -- Plans to dissolve the Orient-Macksburg School District took a pivot earlier this week. Prior to a public hearing at a special meeting of the Orient-Macksburg School Board, the district and patrons in attendance received notice that a September 10th vote to dissolve the district wouldn't be possible. After the board voted to begin the dissolution process in June, a dissolution commission was formed primarily to develop boundary lines to separate the district to other neighboring school districts. However, Orient-Macksburg Superintendent Jeff Kruse tells KMA News two of the four surrounding districts, Creston and Winterset, filed objections to the initial proposal, which he adds delayed a process already facing a short time frame.
Specialty cocktail bar in Highland Park gets zoning approval
A cocktail bar is eyeing a vacant storefront in Highland Park. Des Moines' Plan and Zoning Commission has approved a request by developer Connor Delaney, who also owns the French Way Cleaners & Dyers building in Highland Park and the Ingersoll Dinner Theatre, to rezone a property he owns at 515 Euclid Ave....
Des Moines to purchase, save endangered Highland Park historic building
The city of Des Moines plans to purchase and fix up an endangered historic building in the Highland Park neighborhood. City inspectors designated the 117-year-old International Order of Odd Fellows fraternal hall a public nuisance and menace to health and safety earlier this year. Neighborhood Services first noticed that the flooring and...
This Is How Many People Have Lost Jobs At John Deere in Iowa and Illinois
We've seen story after story about one of the largest employers in the Midwest and the largest in the Quad Cities cutting jobs. But when the stories and numbers trickle out it's hard to grasp how many jobs and how many families have felt the impact. Once they are added up...the John Deere layoffs are quite staggering.
Eastern Iowa Ag Manufacturer Lays Off 193 Employees
If you ever traveled Interstate 80 near the Williamsburg area you probably encountered a strange tower display of blue-colored ag equipment. The eye-catching display features ag equipment produced by Kinze Manufacturing. Unfortunately, the company made different headlines on Thursday. The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Kinze Manufacturing, which produces agriculture...
Pickers paradise: Rob Wolfe of 'American Pickers' touts vintage show as big crowd-pleaser
BETTENDORF ― Out with the new and in with old seemed to be the motto here at the inaugural Bettendorf Americana, the vintage car and antique show and auction organized by TV personality Rob Wolfe of "American Pickers" that drew thousands of people from all over the country Thursday. As vendors began to pack away their items for the night, Wolfe was already thinking about the next year. ...