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Sioux City, Iowa


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    • 08/14/2025
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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    • 08/19/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual Only
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    • 09/12/2025
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Northeast Community College 1001 College Way South Sioux City NE 68776
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     SIOUXLAND SHRM 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

    HR: MISSION POSSIBLE


    Conference Date: Friday September 12, 2025

    Conference Time: 8:30am - 3:30pm

    Doors will open at 8:00 am to attendees

    Location: Northeast Community College 

    1001 College Way

    South Sioux City, NE 68776


    Join us for an exciting one-day conference, HR: Mission Possible, designed exclusively for human resources professionals ready to take their impact to the next level. This dynamic event will feature expert speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities focused on equipping you with the tools and insights to tackle today’s toughest HR challenges. Whether you're navigating workplace transformation, driving organizational change, or championing employee well-being, this conference is your mission headquarters for success. Don’t miss this empowering day of learning, connection, and inspiration!

    Keynote Speaker: Molly Mackey LEAdeRNship Institute

    Creating an Intentional Life by Building Balanced Boundaries

    Molly J. Mackey is an author, speaker and trainer of leaders. She believes that by intentionally intersecting the ongoing journeys of leadership and learning we can create better leaders and Better Leaders = Better Lives ™

    Molly has over 19 years of business and speaking experience. She has a passion for business, strategy, leadership and learning. 

    Molly is the founder and chief learning officer of the LEAdeRNship Institute. She holds a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Certified Professional of Talent Development (CPTD) from the Association of Talent Development. In late 2023 and early 2024 Molly gained Artificial Intelligence (AI) certifications from LinkedIn Learning and IBM. 

    Molly works with teams all over the United States to improve leadership skills and increase team performance.




    • 10/08/2025
    • 10/10/2025
    • Hilton Des Moines Downtown

    Follow this link to get all conference updates:


    http://www.iashrm.org/StateConference



    • 10/16/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Northeast Community College 1001 College Way South Sioux City, NE 68776
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    Adjudicating Unemployment: A Conversation with Administrative Law Judges

    We’ll focus on key updates and best practices around unemployment—what employers need to know, how to navigate claims effectively, and strategies for compliance and communication. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, clarify processes, and ensure your team is well-prepared to handle unemployment-related issues confidently.

    Judge Duane L. Golden began serving as an Administrative Law Judge in the Unemployment Appeals Bureau in Des Moines, Iowa in 2014. He started his legal career as a deputy public defender in Idaho Falls, Idaho in 1997 and later served as a deputy county attorney in Pocatello, Idaho and in Lewiston Idaho beginning in 2001. He was appointed to the position of magistrate judge in Adams County Iowa in 2005. He was later elected to serve as the Adams County Attorney in 2012. Judge Golden served in the U.S. Army beginning in 1983 through 1986 as a combat medic. He later graduated from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa in 1991, and he received his law degree from the University of Iowa in 1996. He is married and has three adult children, and one grandchild.

    Judge Patrick Thomas has served as an Administrative Law Judge in the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Unemployment Insurance Appeals Bureau since October 2022. He earned his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in 2011 and graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law in 2014. After law school, he served as a law clerk for the Fourth Judicial District Court of Iowa. He then worked as an Attorney Advisor for the Appeals Council in the Social Security Administration's Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight in Washington D.C. from 2016 through 2018. He then served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Iowa Public Employment Relations Board for four years.

    Lunch will be served from 11:30am to 12:00pm

    Session will start at 12:00pm


    • 10/16/2025
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Palmer Candy Company and Virtual






    • 11/13/2025
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Palmer Candy Company and Virtual






    • 11/20/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Northeast Community College 1001 College Way South Sioux City, NE 68776
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    Retirement Readiness- Understanding how all programs work to provide retirement readiness to your employees

    This session will provide HR professionals with a foundational understanding of Medicare and how it impacts employees approaching retirement. Topics will include the different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) and what each covers, an overview of Medicare Advantage plans, and key information about when and how to enroll. The session will also cover how Medicare can be supplemented through additional coverage options, such as Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of available Medicare resources and how to support employees navigating this important stage of healthcare planning.

    Kim Thomas, a graduate of Buena Vista College with a bachelor degree in finance, has over 36 years of experience in the financial service industry. He is dedicated to helping companies manage their retirement plan and providing a superior level of education to the employees. Kim’s focus includes investment portfolio analysis, retirement plan participant financial wellness, as well as retirement income and Social Security analysis. His professional designations and licenses include Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and Series 6, 7, 26, 63, 65 and Life, Health, Annuities and Property and Casualty licenses. Kim is the President of the La Vista City Council and is a board member for the La Vista Community Foundation.

    DEREK BAILEY, CRPS, AIF, NQPC

    Derek Bailey is the Vice President of Retirement Plan Services at USI Consulting Group in Omaha, NE. He is responsible for new business development for 401(k)/403(b) plans and defined benefit plans.

    Derek has extensive experience working with corporate, non-profit and governmental agencies to create successful retirement plans and non-qualified plans. He is experienced in fiduciary compliance, advanced plan design, vendor fee negotiations, and investment analysis. Prior to an acquisition by USI, Derek was a shareholder of a regional employee benefit and property casualty firm based out of Omaha where he helped start the retirement plan division which grew to 90 clients and over $1.8B in AUA. In 2015 and 2017, Derek was named top 40 under 40 retirement plan consultants by the National Association of Plan Advisors.

    Derek graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2004. Industry education and designations include: Chartered Retirement Plans SpecialistSM (CRPS®) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) as well as FINRA administered Series 6, 63, and 65.


    Lunch will be served from 11:30am to 12:00pm

    Session will start at 12:00pm


    • 12/11/2025
    • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    • Palmer Candy Company and Virtual






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