Special to the Times Vedette
Midwest Partnership will be hosting its 2025 Annual Dinner on Jan. 30 at the Casey Community Building at 104 W. Sherman St. in Casey. Social reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner by Café on the Hill at 6:30 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. A cash bar will be provided.
The theme is “Sharing the Vision,” and Ryan Moon from Greater Des Moines Partnership will be speaking on the vision for our region. Ryan serves as the Director of Government Relations and Public Policy for the Greater Des Moines Partnership. In this role, he leads engagement with local, state and federal officials and leads the Government Policy Council to develop and advocate for public policy that generates economic growth, business prosperity and talent development in Greater Des Moines. Ryan, a Casey native, resides in West Des Moines with his wife Haley and their kids, Holden and Reggie.
In addition, Kwik Star a new business in the region and Cardinal Glass who is celebrating their 50th year anniversary will also give presentations. A business update will be presented, as well as the Entrepreneurial Economic Impact Award.
This dinner is an opportunity for area developers, business and community leaders to gather and celebrate the success of the region over the past year.
The cost of the annual dinner is $32 per plate or $180 for a table of six. RSVPs are requested by Jan. 24 to Brenda Dudley at (515) 523-1262 or info@midwestpartnership.com. Register online at www.midwestpartnership.com.
Midwest Partnership is a nonprofit organization that is committed to fostering economic growth and prosperity throughout the region. They work closely with communities, elected officials, and stakeholders to facilitate project collaboration. Their primary focus is on retaining, expanding, and attracting businesses to create jobs and improve the quality of life in Adair and Guthrie Counties.
Brenda Dudley is the Executive Director of Midwest Partnership, and Kayla Willms is the Administrative and Marketing Coordinator. The 2025 board members include:
- Matt Wedemeyer, President, Adair County Supervisor
- Brad Hayes, Vice President, BH Appraisals & Twin Vines
- Renee Jensen, Secretary, Adair City Council
- Brian Johnson, Treasurer, Guthrie County Supervisor
- Kaye Bax, Past Owner of Fontanelle Drug
- Josh Calmer, Active Health Solutions
- Chris Carlson, Guthrie County State Bank
- Marty Doud, First State Bank
- Stacie Eshelman, Greenfield Chamber/Main Street Development
- Cheryl Marks, Rolling Hills Bank & Trust
- Kathy Rohrig, Orient Economic Development
- Scott Tonderum, Greenfield Municipal Utilities
- Holi Weston, Farmers REC