Midwest Dairy, the checkoff organization representing more than 4,000 dairy farmers in a ten-state region, has named Corey Scott of Marine in Saint Croix, Minn. as its new CEO. Scott is an accomplished dairy leader with over 15 years of experience in the food and agriculture industry. Scott will begin her tenure at Midwest Dairy on March 13. He will take over from retiring CEO Molly Pelzer, who announced her departure last fall. “I am excited for this new chapter in Midwest Dairy's long history of outstanding CEO leaders,” says Charles Krause, President of Midwest Dairy. “I look forward to…
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(CNN) Conventional wisdom dictates that the way for Democrats to win the White House in November is to win back three Rust Belt states that Donald Trump wrested from them in 2016: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. But what if this CW is wrong? (Somewhat conventional wisdom — including me! — was wrong about Trump's chances of winning in 2016). What if the Midwest isn't the central battleground of the 2020 election? That's the argument Doug Sosnick, a longtime Democratic consultant, makes in a new memo outlining the political landscape ahead of the fall campaign. (You can read the full note…
For the fifth consecutive year, Butler University has been named the No. 1 Regional University in the Midwestaccording to 2023 US News & World Report The ranking of best colleges was released today. Butler was also ranked the No. 1 most innovative school in the Midwest for the eighth year in a row, No. 1 for undergraduate teaching, No. 1 for A+ schools for B students, and No. 1 best college for veterans . “It is truly an honor to be distinguished among many outstanding universities in the Midwest region,” said Butler University President James Danko. “Perhaps most importantly, the…
NLAE and MWA Climate Hub hire new PSA NLAE and MWA Climate Hub hire new PSA The Midwest Climate Hub and NLAE welcome our bright new Program Support Assistant Melissa Kandolph to the management team. Her focus will be on Midwest Climate Hub processes and documents. Melissa will also support CICGRU operations. It will be highly appreciated.
Mayors Cup week is here.Walsh will host rival Malone in the annual battle for the neighborhood college basketball trophy on Saturday. The women's race will start at 1 p.m. The men's race will follow.COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Hitting their stride: Defense helps keep Walsh men's basketball team a G-MAC title threatHere are some things you need to know about the teams taking part in this weekend's matches.What is at stake for all four teams?In addition to neighborhood bragging rights, postseason hopes are on the line.Walsh (16-4, 10-4) went into Thursday's game at Ashland in a three-way tie for first place in the…
Fortis Health has acquired Physiocare Home Health and Hospice, a Medicare-certified home health and hospice provider operating in Indiana. Grant Avenue Capital — a middle-market private equity firm — provided the equity financing for the transaction. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to partner with Physiocare and expand our existing services in Indiana,” Fortis Health CEO Rob Radics said in a press statement. “Physiocare has an excellent team of dedicated clinicians and employees, as well as a service-oriented culture that aligns well with Fortis. We look forward to expanding our reach and expanding access to care in the community,…
Several state legislators headed to Indianapolis for the National Conference of State Legislatures, where state legislators from across the country gather for three days of panels, brainstorming and networking.The conference, which will take place August 14-16, is designed to give legislators and their staff opportunities to advance their professional skills, learn about the latest legislative trends and explore new legislative services. All this while you can stand on the field of the Indianapolis Colts stadium. It's a dream come true for state legislators.City and State sat down with Assemblywoman Grace Lee to discuss her takeaways from the conference. This interview…
LucidHealth has selected a leader to oversee its Midwest strategy, the private equity-backed radiology provider announced Jan. 8. Daniel Howell, MBA, is the new regional vice president, Midwest radiology services for the Columbus, Ohio-based organization. In this role, he will oversee the growth, leadership, development, strategic direction and operational excellence of LucidHealth's 50 imaging locations in Ohio and Wisconsin. Prior to assuming the title, Howell served as executive director of practice management at Riverside Radiology & Interventional Associates. The practice is part of LucidHealth and is one of the largest radiology providers in Ohio, according to the company. “We are…
Bally Sports, the regional sports network (RSN) responsible for broadcasting matches for sports teams in all major sports across the country; announced in bankruptcy last week that it plans to cut broadcasts for all MLB teams after the 2024 season. These teams will be responsible for finding new teams to broadcast in 2025 and beyond.Diamond Sports Group is the parent company of Bally Sports. Bally Sports Midwest has been the network for Cardinals games since Fox Sports Midwest rebranded in 2021. In the past, Fox Sports Midwest was the primary broadcaster for the Cardinals.There are plenty of other major networks…
Kansas City Chiefs Frozen fans need amputations After Freezing Playoff Game 7/3/2024 1:25 PM PT Kansas City Chiefs fans literally sacrificed body parts to see their favorite football team win an NFL playoff game … because reports say some of them need amputations now. When the Chiefs beat the Dolphins in sub-zero temperatures at Arrowhead Stadium in January — en route to a second straight Super Bowl victory — dozens of fans who attended the game reportedly came down with frostbite afterward. Now, the medical director at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center in Kansas City says the…