A metro realtor has been honored by an industry magazine this week.

Cy Phillips has been selected as a "30 Under 30" honoree by Realtor Magazine for 2013. He is one of 30 selected based on several factors including business success, community and professional leadership, and diversity in business.

Phillips will be featured in the May/June issue of magazine, “I am truly humbled to represent the state of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors among this talented group of young professionals and am grateful for the ongoing opportunity to help people and families in central Iowa find the perfect home within our community.”

Waukee-based Phillips earned his residential real estate license in July 2007.

Need to hire farm workers? Learn how to be legally compliant during a free webinar.

Ames based Practical Farmers of Iowa is holding a free webinar on how to hire different types of farm employees – and follow the rules while doing so – on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 7-8:30 p.m.

Two farmers covering territory in Blackhawk, Dallas and Polk counties will share their experience in the farminar titled How to Hire Farm Laborers, By the Books.

To take part, go to their website practicalfarmers.org/farminar. Archived farminars are also available.

The Community Leadership Program is Central Iowa’s premier and longest standing leadership program and is now open for nominations for the class of 2014.

Each year, approximately 50 emerging and existing leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors of the community are selected to participate in the a 9-month program that provides participants with hands-on engagement with current issues and community challenges.

It’s organized by The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute with nominations from current students or alumni being accepted through March 18th.

The 2014 class runs from August 2013 through May 2014.

More information can be found at their website.