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!)
NCMIC Earns Top Workplace and Best of Honors
Last month, NCMIC was named a runner up in two categories of the Business Record’s annual Best of poll—Best Company to Work For and Best Company Supporting Local Charities. The Best of awards are voted on by members of the Des Moines business community.
NCMIC was also named one of The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Top Workplaces among mid-size companies with 150-499 employees. This is the sixth year NCMIC has claimed a spot on the regional list.
“I’m grateful for both of these awards, but I’m especially proud of the Top Workplace designation,” said Mike McCoy, in an email to employees. “We received it because of feedback gathered through the Energage survey you took back in April. That’s significant, not because of the props it afforded us, but because it helps understand what we’re doing well and guides us toward the things we can do better to meet the needs of our employees.”
Bring Your Dog to Work Day is a Doggone Success
Bring Your Dog to Work Day has been such a fun way to get to know all of NCMIC’s four-legged friends. Last month, on Sept. 19, we met Tom Riley’s Labradoodle, Bella (top left); Molly O’Neill’s golden retriever, Echo (top middle); and Cindy Perry’s cattle dog/border collie mix, Hallie (top right). On Oct. 5, we hosted Patrick McCormick’s pug, Grady (bottom left); Sheena Mahan’s mini bernadoodle, Bailey (bottom middle) and Mike McCoy’s pomsky, Molina (bottom right).
Reminder, if you want to sign your dog up for Bring Your Dog to Work Day, the list of dates is posted in HR. Spots are first come first serve, and we ask that you sign up for one day at this time. If we are in need of dogs for certain days, we will send out a communication to all staff.
It’s a Girl!
Ryan and Kirby Deardorff welcomed a daughter on Friday, Sept. 22. Hayden Rae Deardorff weighed 6 pounds 4.2 ounces. Congratulations, Kirby and Ryan!
Baby on the Way!
Patrick McCormick and his wife, Jordan are expecting! The McCormicks will become a party of four (five counting dog, Grady) in April 2024. The new baby will join big sister Miles (pictured).
Shelbie Simmons Graduates from LGBTQ Leadership Institute
Shelbie Simmons recently graduated from One Iowa’s LGBTQ Leadership Institute. The LGBTQ Institute is a four-month program designed to prepare Iowa’s next generation of LGBTQ leaders. The curriculum helps individuals plan for and reach goals ranging from nonprofit leadership, community organization, running for office and more. Congratulations, Shelbie!
Brian Black to Appear in “Godspell”
Brian Black will be showing off his singing, dancing and acting skills in “Godspell” Nov. 2-5 at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center. Tickets are just $15 and can be purchased through this link.
This is not Brian’s first time on stage. Last year he appeared in “The Wizard of Oz,” also at the Knoxville Performing Arts Center. Break a leg, Brian!