WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences has promoted Pravin Mishra PhD MBA, to the role of chief research officer. In this role, he will continue to lead the university's strategic research priorities and further advance the strong foundation he has built since joining DMU in 2023.

While at DMU, Mishra has launched several key initiatives to expand research, including:

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — With families struggling to figure out budget-friendly meal options in the current economic environment, Hy-Vee is offering a way to make holiday meals more affordable with its $30 Thanksgiving Meal Deal. This year, Hy-Vee’s meal deal includes all the traditional ingredients needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for the best value. Meal packages start at $30 and feed up to six people and include a whole turkey or turkey breast as well as a dessert.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — On Wednesday, October 22, Des Moines University (DMU) Medicine and Health Sciences and the Des Moines community came together for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and powerful storytelling at the 2025 Glanton Event presented by UnityPoint Health.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 29, 2025) — Morgan Stanley Wealth Management will hold a groundbreaking on Tuesday, November 4, 3:30PM. Their new location will be at 4515 E 52nd Street in Davenport, IA (52nd Street and Lakewood Parkway, by Panda Express).

They are growing and have been working with Russell over the last several months and are excited to officially break ground on their new location!