The INside Scoop
If you would like to share your good news in The INside Scoop, send it to Jody Gifford. Photos are welcome (and encouraged!)
The Leadership Iowa class of 2023. James West was a participant in this year’s program.
James West Completes Leadership Iowa Program
Congratulations to James West for completing the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation’s 2022-23 Leadership Iowa, a premier issues-awareness program. Participants in Leadership Iowa represent all regions of the state and a variety of industries, companies and backgrounds as they grow a network of informed leaders and continue to engage on local and statewide levels.
For more information, visit the Leadership Iowa program’s website. Congratulations, James!
The West Des Moines Leadership Academy’s class of 2023. Craig Schneider was a graduate.
Craig Schneider Graduates from the WDM Leadership Academy
Congratulations to Craig Schneider and all the participants who graduated from the 2022-2023 West Des Moines Leadership Academy on May 24. Craig and his classmates began their journey in September 2022, learning skills to help them become better leaders in the community. Congratulations, Craig!
For more information about the West Des Moines Leadership Academy, visit the West Des Moines Chamber’s website.
It’s a Boy!
Ryan Hubbert and his wife, Emily, welcomed a baby boy on Jan. 12, 2023. Henry Dale Hubbert weighed 7 pounds 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. Welcome to the world, Henry!
NCMIC Celebrates Pride in 2023 Pride Fest Parade
Several NCMIC employees, their friends and family gathered to walk in the Capital City Pride Pride Fest Parade on Sunday, June 11 in Des Moines’s East Village. NCMIC was one of 116 entries in the Pride Fest parade that starts at the Iowa State Capitol and winds down Grand Avenue.
The parade was part of Capital City Pride’s annual Pride Fest celebration, held June 9-11. This was the second year NCMIC had a presence in the parade. Thanks, everyone, for helping NCMIC celebrate Pride this year!
NCMIC Welcomes More Four-Legged Pals
NCMIC hosted two more Bring Your Dog to Work Days, May 23 and June 7. We met, from the top left, Sheena Mahan’s mini Bernedoodle, Bailey; Tom Riley’s Labradoodle, Bella; Angie Hoglund’s Labradoodle, Toby; (from the bottom left) Rebecca Strait’s Havanese, Zeus; Chick Herbert’s Schnoodle, Remy; and Molly O’Neill’s Goldendoodle, Oliver.
NCMICers always look forward to the dog days and we can’t wait to meet the next crop of pups on June 27 and July 11. If you would like to get on the list to bring your pup to a future Bring Your Dog to Work Day, remember to message HR as there are only three dogs allowed in the office at a time.
Meet the Pets!
“This is my grandfurbaby, Kinnick, who turned 3 on June 3. Nana misses this guy A LOT as he's been in San Diego since January 2022. He needs to come back to Iowa along with his dad/mom and new two-legged brother, Jonah who was born early April.” — Kathy Lourens
If you would like your adorable pet to appear in next month’s edition of the INside Scoop, email Jody Gifford with a picture and the name of your pet.
Members of the NCMIC Marketing team celebrated brides-to-be Kaley Lempke and Lauren Manecke at a bridal shower at Big Grove Brewery ahead of their wedding day, July 29.
A Bridal Celebration for Two
Several teammates from NCMIC’s Marketing department came together at Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines on Wednesday, June 14 to celebrate two brides in the department: Lauren Manecke and Kaley Lempke. Both are getting married on July 29.
Pictured above are (from left, back) Brian Black, Polly Loneman, Sara Henderson, Jody Gifford, Gayle Welter, Karmen Mielke, and Nate Juels. (From left, middle) Shandy Mikkelsen, Stacy Conradt, Autumn Osia, Savanna Bous, Alex Duong and Kaitlyn Baldwin. (From left, front) Kaley Lempke and Lauren Manecke.