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A farewell message from Chief Administrator Joel Pedersen

As I prepare to depart from my role as Chief Administrator at Central Rivers on June 30, I want to take a moment to reflect on the extraordinary journey we have shared. Though my tenure has been brief, it has … Continue reading

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2024 retirement celebration recording is now available

The May celebration can be viewed online. Congrats to our retirees!

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Guidelines on outside employment & business ventures

As part of our commitment to maintain integrity and transparency within our organization, this is a friendly reminder about our policies regarding employee involvement in outside employment and business ventures, including the creation of private Limited Liability Companies (LLCs). Understanding … Continue reading

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What’s new with INspired Leadership?

Updated two-day INspired Leadership Workshops If you have yet to experience a two-day INspired Leadership Workshop or haven’t attended in the past three years, save the 2024-25 workshop dates and locations. Registration will be available soon in the new AEA … Continue reading

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The latest “Health Matters” podcast from Wellmark BCBS is available

Mental health conditions and substance use disorders can be costly. Not only for the individual experiencing the life-altering effects of the disease(s), but effective treatment can also be expensive. Because of this, employers are increasingly expected to offer comprehensive health … Continue reading

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Summer office hours are now in effect

Summer office hours went into effect on Monday, June 3 and offices will be open 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. A reminder to all Central Rivers AEA staff that all CRAEA offices will be closed on Fridays in June and … Continue reading

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Welcome, Stan Rheingans, interim chief administrator

Stan Rheingans, chief administrator at Keystone AEA, will be stepping in as the interim chief administrator at Central Rivers AEA beginning July 1. He’ll be taking over for Joel Pedersen, who will become the new president of North Iowa Area … Continue reading

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May 1 all staff meeting recording & slides are available

For those of you that couldn’t attend the optional all staff Zoom meeting on May 1, the slides and meeting recording are available. A reminder that all legislative updates/resources are available on the staff website. (Resources > Legislative Updates, Resources … Continue reading

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Join your colleagues for a retirement celebration “watch” party

There will be an optional “watch” party opportunity at each of our three main locations (Clear Lake, Marshalltown and Cedar Falls) on Wednesday, May 22 at 9 am as part of the retirement recognition program. While the recognition program will … Continue reading

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