Annual Glanton Event
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026
Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Glanton Event!
Mark your calendar for the next Glanton event on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, and secure your spot by supporting the Glanton Fund.
Together, we celebrate your generous support in driving positive change in health care.
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The Meadows Events Center
1 Prairie Meadows Drive, Altoona, Iowa -
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Save the date to join us at the 2026 Glanton event on Thursday, Oct. 15.
DMU: A Legacy of Belonging
Experience the 2025 Glanton Event’s feature video.
2025 Presenting Sponsor
Thank you to our 2025 presenting sponsor, UnityPoint Health, for their support of the Glanton Fund.
2025 Keynote Speaker
This year’s keynote speaker is Gregory R. Johnson, M.D., SFHM, FAAFP, FACP.
Johnson is System Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at
UnityPoint Health, where he oversees the clinical enterprise for 17 acute care hospitals and
19 rural affiliates.
The Impact of the Glanton Fund
The Glanton Fund supports Des Moines University’s goal to create a campus environment that encourages an appreciation for the cultural differences that exist in society and attracts students of all backgrounds to be part of the university and the greater Des Moines community.
The fund generates scholarships for students with significant financial need with preference given to those whose qualities best align with DMU’s mission and values. It also funds educational programs that help students engage with broader perspectives and serve all communities effectively.
The Glanton Fund: By the Numbers
Over $6.1 million total endowment
More than $4 million awarded to students
All 1,534 enrolled students impacted this year
Sponsor Opportunities
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Visionary — $20,000
Sponsor spotlight and logo shown during the Glanton Event; large logo featured in publications, email and print promotions and DMU website; social media promotion; event table for eight guests; President’s Society membership and recognition.
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Champion — $10,000
Logo shown during the Glanton Event; large logo featured in publications, email and print promotions and DMU website; social media promotion; invitation for eight guests to the Glanton Event; President’s Society membership and recognition.
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Advocate — $5,000
Name shown during the Glanton Event; medium logo featured in publications, email and print promotions and DMU website; invitation for eight guests to the Glanton Event; President’s Society membership and recognition.
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Defender — $2,500
Name listed in email promotions and DMU website; invitation for eight guests to the Glanton Event; President’s Society membership and recognition.
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Supporter — $225
Name listed on the DMU website and invitation to the Glanton Event (limit of 2).
Thank You To Our Generous 2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
UnityPoint Health
Visionary
Mary A. Radia, D.O.’81,
and Suku Radia
Champion
Bankers Trust
Graystone Consulting
Shahbaz Ahmed Merchant
RDG Planning & Design
Prairie Meadows
Advocate
Aramark
Baker Group
Benjamin C. Boothby, D.O.’16, and Tiffany J. Boothby
Holmes Murphy
Hy-Vee
Lashier Graphics & Signs
Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., and Thaddeus Franklin
UG2
Voya Financial
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Defender
AVI Systems
The Honorable Terry E. Branstad, J.D., and Mrs. Christine Branstad
Broadlawns Medical Center
CBRE: Global Commercial Real Estate Services
Central Iowa Mechanical
Delta Dental
Russell Dixon, M.S.P.A.S.’11, and Marlene Dixon
Farmers Mutual Hail
First Interstate Bank
Formation Group, Inc.
Fredrikson
Graham Construction Company
IMEG
The Iowa Clinic, P.C.
Iowa Medical Society
Dr. Mark Menadue,
STATUS HEALTH PARTNERS
Merchants Bonding
MercyOne
Midwest Alarm Services
Erna and Steve Morain
OTIS Elevator Company
Rich A. Salas, Ph.D.
John Ruan Foundation
David and Becky Stark
Vision Bank
The Waldinger Corporation
Willis Automotive
Michael Witte, D.O.’77, and Linda Witte
Supporter
2025 Glanton Event Sponsors
Supporter Level
- Advocacy Strategies
- Philip Blumberg, M.H.A., and Jennifer Blumberg
- Wallace D. Boeve, Ed.D., PA-C
- Kimberly A. Brown, Ph.D., M.Ed.
- Jun Dai, M.D., Ph.D.
- Maureen De Armond, J.D.
- Des Moines Area Community College
- Lauren Dixson
- EFCO Corporation
- Gallagher
- Mark S. Goss, D.P.M.’15
- Nick and Stephanie Greiner, M.S.
- Marcia Hammers, B.H.A.’88, and Gary Hammers
- Troy D. Ivey, D.O.’89, and Grace Ivey
- Stephen Kaiser, D.O.’73, and Martha Kaiser
- Erika Linden and Randy Thompson
- Alicia Lynch, Ed.D.
- Molly Moeller
- Mark and Karla Peiffer
- Claudia A. Peterson, D.O.’86
- Polk County Board of Supervisors
- John Ruan Foundation Trust
- Drs. Rebecca and Robert Shaw
- Stanley Skopit, D.O.’77, and Sue Skopit
- Kevin M. Smith, D.P.M.’95, Ph.D., and Jill Smith
- Storey Kenworthy Company
- Tri-City Electric Co.
- Carolyn Weaver and Rex Batson
- Connie Wimer
- Workspace Inc.