Archive for May 2018
Workiva reports strong first quarter, raises guidance
Ames-based Workiva reported a stronger first quarter this year, leading to a bump up in its projections for this year. Chairman and CEO Matt Rizai said in a call with analysts: “Workiva’s off to a …
Read MoreAmerican Equity sees uptick in first-quarter earnings
West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., a leading issuer of fixed index annuities, reported first-quarter net income of $141 million, or $1.55 per share, compared with net income of $53.9 million, or 60 cents …
Read MoreWells Fargo exec joins Principal as chief human resources officer
Principal Financial Group announced that Jon Couture will become the company’s next chief human resources officer, effective June 4. He succeeds Beth Raymond, senior vice president and chief human resources officer, who resigned as of March 31 …
Read MoreSBA backs $2.7M in Central Iowa loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed $2.7 million in private loans to Central Iowa businesses in April, the second-highest total this year.
The 13 businesses whose loans were guaranteed plan to create nine jobs and …
May 10: 13th Annual AMA Iowa NOVA Awards
Host: Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association
About: Join Iowa’s best marketers to celebrate the top marketing strategies and executions of 2017. Over the past 12 years, competition among brands has grown exponentially, bringing …
Legislature unanimously backs opioid policy bill
Radio Iowa: The Iowa House has given final approval to the legislature’s policy responses to the opioid epidemic. In an effort to curb “doctor shopping,” physicians will be required to register prescriptions with the state’s drug …
Read More6 honored by Leadership Institute for community work
The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute has named six local leaders as the 2018 recipients of the Distinguished Leadership Award. They are:
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Stuff the Bus collects over 40,000 books for low-income kids
Twenty-three Central Iowa organizations donated more than 40,000 books to United Way’s Stuff the Bus book drive, an increase of 10,000 books from last year’s event. The results were announced at a book drop-off event …
Read MoreThree DMPA-backed productions net Tony nominations
Des Moines Performing Arts has invested in three nominated shows that received a combined 24 Tony Award nominations, including two Best Musical nominations. They are “The Band’s Visit,” “SpongeBob Squarepants: The Musical” and “Children of a …
Read MoreAnkeny Economic Development launches ‘Brunch with the Boss’
Ankeny businesses are promoting a new contest designed to connect young Iowans with businesses and careers they want to learn more about. Each month, one winner between the ages of 16 and 24 will visit …
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