EMC earnings reduced by catastrophe losses

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $6.1 million, or 29 cents per share, compared with net income of $8.7 million, or 42 cents per share, for the second quarter of …

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EMC earnings reduced by catastrophe losses

Des Moines-based EMC Insurance Group Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $6.1 million, or 29 cents per share, compared with net income of $8.7 million, or 42 cents per share, for the second quarter of …

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DMU names dean of College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Gregory Christiansen has been named as the new dean of Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, effective Dec. 1. Christiansen is currently chair and associate professor of emergency medicine at Campbell University in …

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Branstad honors Dahlquist, D.M. school program

RDG Planning and Design’s artist and creative director, David Dahlquist, was honored last week by Gov. Terry Branstad and the Iowa Arts Council for multiple public art projects, including the High Trestle Bridge. Dahlquist was …

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Cedar Rapids plant to close in October

Cedar Rapids Gazette: A Cedar Rapids heavy equipment plant will close at the end of October. McLanahan/Universal manufactures equipment for the aggregate and mining industries. The plant employs about 50.…

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Branstad has cybersecurity plan, but not online

Gov. Terry Branstad released Iowa’s first official cybersecurity plan today. It focuses on energy, transportation, communication and state government operations.


The strategy also offers recommendations for risk assessment, implementation of best practices, training for state…Read More