Calais is on the brink of significant changes as tax sales return and a long-awaited reappraisal of property values concludes. Veteran Town Moderator Gus Seelig is preparing to pass the gavel after one last meeting, symbolizing a changing of the guard in local governance.
Change arrives at Counterpoint with the appointment of new executive director Twila Marchetti. She steps into the role following the retirement of Dave Eaton, who dedicated 35 years to the organization, including nearly three decades at the helm.
Grady Health System has named Christine Guillory its new Chief Legal Officer, effective January 12, 2026. She follows Tim Jefferson, who retired at the end of 2025 after more than 25 years at the helm of Grady’s legal department.
Hudson’s newly elected mayor, Joseph Ferris, is counting on expertise from a predecessor to navigate his first term. By bringing a former mayor on board as an aide, Ferris hopes to ensure a smooth transition and steady governance for the community.
Cave Spring has officially started the search for a new city manager as it prepares for the departure of current manager, Nick McLemore. City officials hope to find a suitable leader to guide the community in this upcoming period of transition.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a St. Louis native, has unveiled his retirement from leading New York’s Catholic community. Pope Leo XIV named a Chicago native as the next leader of one of the nation’s most influential archdioceses.
Alex Iarocci, once the Executive Director of the Ashtabula County Land Bank, has accepted a new role overseeing day-to-day operations in Geneva-on-the-Lake. This transition highlights a noteworthy leadership change in the local region, drawing attention to the evolving needs of the community.
The Adams Police Department has activated body-worn cameras that had been in storage for years. Under Acting Chief Timothy Sorrell’s swift leadership, the long-idle technology is finally in use mere weeks after he assumed his new role.
For forty years, one phone call shaped Harris Simmons’s life—and the lives of many experiencing homelessness. Now, after leading Shelter the Homeless for decades, the Zions Bancorporation CEO steps down as chairman but remains devoted to the cause.
Iowa State University has named David Cook as its 17th President, signaling a new chapter for the institution. Cook’s appointment highlights a major change in leadership at one of Iowa’s leading universities. This milestone underscores the ongoing evolution and progress of higher education in the state.
