Archive for June 2019
Collins says new biotech traits key to Corteva rollout
Now that Corteva Agriscience has officially spun off from DowDuPont, many will be watching to see how the agricultural company does in the early going. Successful Farming outlines company CEO Jim Collins’ thoughts on the role of …
Read MoreFederal Home Loan Bank announces two new top executives
Joelyn Jensen-Marren and Bill Bemis have been named to top spots at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Jensen-Marren was named chief financial officer and Bemis chief capital markets officer, a new position. …
Read MoreGuideOne names VP of distribution management
GuideOne Insurance in West Des Moines announced that Chris Ward has been appointed as vice president of distribution management, effective May 28. In this role, Ward is responsible for driving and supporting attainment of GuideOne’s strategic plan …
Read MoreMajority of Iowa stocks posted losses in May
Sixteen out of 21 Iowa-based companies posted losses in the month of May. Five companies posted gains.
EMC Insurance Group posted the only double-digit percentage gain for the month at 12.36%. United Fire Group Inc., …
Canadian industrial hemp grower to speak at Iowa Farm Bureau summit
A Canadian industrial hemp grower and a plant science coordinator from the Iowa Department of Agriculture will speak at the 2019 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economic Summit on June 28 to answer farmers’ questions about …
Read MoreAmerican Equity no longer considering potential transaction
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced today that its board of directors is no longer in discussions regarding a possible transaction. The West Des Moines-based annuity issuer had confirmed a year ago that it was in discussions regarding …
Read MoreAthene Holding prices $750 million offering in depositary shares
Bermuda-based life reinsurer Athene Holding Ltd. has priced an offering of $750 million in depositary shares to raise capital for its reinsurance operations. Each of the 30 million preferred shares represents a 1/1,000th interest in …
Read MoreCasey’s names IHOP president as new president and CEO busi
Casey’s General Stores has named a successor for President and CEO Terry Handley, who will retire from the company later this month after a 38-year career with the Ankeny-based convenience store company.
Casey’s board has …
SelectQuote opens regional sales office in West Des Moines
SelectQuote Insurance Services Inc., an insurance brokerage based in Overland Park, Kan., recently opened a regional sales office in West Des Moines, with plans to staff the facility with about 120 employees. The West Des …
Read MoreUnityPoint Health launches $100 million venture fund
West Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health recently announced the launch of a $100 million venture fund as part of the health system’s mission to drive innovation in health care, Becker’s Healthcare reported. The UnityPoint Health Ventures Innovation …
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