Events & News

IFMA Central Iowa members and guests got an “Inside Peek” at the renovation work being completed at Hotel Fort Des Moines Curio Collection by Hilton. The Hotel is being renovated to return to the 1919 architectural design work of Proudfit & Bird Architects, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The theme focuses on numerous historical moments in Des Moines as they relate to events that have taken place at Hotel Fort Des Moines.

Chapter members and friends met June 8th at Wellman’s Pub and Rooftop in West Des Moines to enjoy conversation and talk about Central Iowa Chapter member benefits and upcoming events. 2021 Chapter officers were also installed: President – Kevin Nicolet, Vice President – Kirstin Baer-Harding, Secretary/Treasurer – Tony Schmalz, and Past President – Lisa Schettler.

Steering Committee Members Package Food at ‘Meals for the Heartland’, this year’s Golf Outing Charity.

IFMA Central Iowa members and guests were captivated by Liz Nead’s presentation ‘Active Leadership: The Climb of My Life’!                        A skilled story-teller, Liz’s combination of photos and inspirational description of her journey transported us to her climb of Mt Kilimanjaro.  Liz shared how Sherpas demonstrated awesome leadership skills in making this adventure both achievable and life changing. Liz’s focus points for this presentation are valuable for everyday challenges and personal growth

                                                                                           1. Set a stretch Goal 

                                                                                           2. Everyone wins 

                        3. Buy the ticket

4. Transformation starts now

5. Stretch goals = stretch planning   

                                                                    6. Find the pace of excellence   

7. Passionate partnership is inspiring   

8. All you have is now

Learn more about Liz at:  liznead.com

Members & Friends of Central Iowa IFMA experienced first hand the unique design of JOPPA homes providing an independent and sustainable housing alternative for individuals in the Greater Des Moines area. As our ‘charitable organization recipient’ from our annual Golf Outing, IFMA Central Iowa Chapter presented JOPPA with a gift of $850.00.

JOPPA’s mission is to provide funded, built, finished & decorated individual housing units along with community facilities for homeless individuals and offers ‘A Safe Place for Every Citizen on our Commnity’.

Members of IFMA Central Iowa chapter gathered at Jasper Winery to celebrate our recent accomplishments and discss our future goals and activities.                                                                                                                                                                                                           Past-President Denny Statler presented the Oath of Office to our Chapter Officers for 2019-2020.

                     President: Vickie Quinones, Jones Lange LaSalle                                                                                                                                                 Vice President: Lisa Schettler, Shive-Hattery                                                                                                                                                         Treasurer: Tony Schmalz, T&M Services  

IFMA Central Iowa members and friends toured Krause Gateway Center designed by renowned Italan architeture firm Renzo Building Workshop, OPN Architects and Confluence along with interior furniture and planning provided by Saxton and move management by Jones Lang LaSalle. This 159,000 SF five story building features glass prominenty on all sides to provide transparency and light throughout for all employees. The structure includes an art collection, collaborative work environment, oudoor meeting space, multi-purpose room for large groups, fitness room, game room, and underground parking.

IFMA Central Iowa members and friends gathered to tour Federal Home Loan Bank’s new location on March 12, 2019. 

This renovated structure was the creation of a team of professionals including Substance Architecture, Jones Lang LaSalle & Pigott.  FHB staff focused on a design that promotes teamwork and collaboration to create a cultural tansformation that supports character, intention, and inspiration.

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