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Fareway to provide additional paid time-off

BOONE — Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced its Fareway Family Frontline Plan to provide cash bonuses and additional paid time-off for its hourly employees who have worked on the frontlines during these unprecedented, last several weeks. A one-time cash bonus will be paid to hourly employees under the age of 18. Part-time hourly employees 18 and over will receive an additional 20 hours of paid time-off; full-time hourly employees will receive an additional 40 hours of paid time-off; and assistant managers and warehouse foremen will each receive an additional 47 hours of paid ...

Hy-Vee announces bonus for front line employees

WEST DES MOINES — To show its gratitude during this historic time, Hy-Vee, Inc. is giving a front line employee appreciation bonus to all of its part-time and full-time store employees. The employees will receive a 10% bonus on all their hours worked from March 16 to April 12. The bonuses are a $10 million commitment to employees and will be paid out on April 17. Hy-Vee is also offering new benefits to its more than 80,000 employees in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “Our employees are our most valuable asset, and we must do everything we can to support them and their families ...

Iowa Credit Union Foundation opens emergency relief fund

DES MOINES – The Iowa Credit Union Foundation has started a new emergency relief fund to assist Iowans in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused a major disruption to the state’s economy, the income of many Iowans and the health of small businesses across the state. “Founded during the devastating floods of 1993, the Foundation is here to help again in this time of economic uncertainty,” said Jaimie Miller, executive director of ICUF. “This new emergency fund, created from several generous donations from the credit union industry, is a true reflection of the ...

Pingel graduates with MBA

Amy Pingel, of Badger, has graduated with a Master of Business Administration in organizational development emphasis from Upper Iowa University. Pingel works as the community education assistant director for Iowa Central Community College. She has worked for Iowa Central for three years.

Brandt honored as a top financial advisor

Jeffrey Brandt, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Fort Dodge, has been named to the list of “Barron’s Top 1,200 Financial Advisors” published by Barron’s Magazine. Barron’s Magazine is a publication covering business and finance. The annual Barron’s list recognizes the most outstanding financial advisors who represent the highest levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by over 4,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Brandt was chosen based on assets under ...

Dornath is International Driver Excellence award winner

Duane Dornath, of Fort Dodge, is the recipient of the 2020 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance International Driver Excellence Award. Dornath is a professional driver for Western Express, Inc. Dornath has been with the company for more than 40 years. He’s safely driven more than 4 million miles without incident. “There are so many quality drivers out there and to be considered among them is an honor,” Dornath said. “This prestigious award is the highlight of my trucking career.” CVSA recognizes the exceptional careers of professional commercial motor vehicle drivers ...