Archive for May 2020
Mercy College of Health Sciences expands online degree offerings
Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines announced the launch of Mercy College PLUS, an online extension of the college’s existing health care degree options. MercyPLUS will offer four degree programs designed in collaboration …
Read MoreCasey’s executives receive national honors
Two Casey’s General Stores Inc. executives this week received national recognition by the convenience store industry. Darren Rebelez, president and CEO of the Ankeny-based convenience store chain, was named 2020 Retailer Executive of the Year …
Read MoreIowa stocks moved higher in April
Market volatility continued into April due to COVID-19, high unemployment numbers and troubling economic data.
Twelve of 19 Iowa-based companies on the Business Record’s Iowa Index posted stock price gains for the month. Ten of …
Knutson promoted to senior leadership role at NCMIC
NCMIC Group Inc., the nation’s largest chiropractic malpractice insurance company, has promoted Melissa Knutson to senior vice president for insurance operations and has named her to the senior management team. She most recently was vice …
Read MoreFGL reports first-quarter loss on market adjustments; annuity sales remain steady
FGL Holdings, the parent company of annuity provider and life insurer Fidelity & Guaranty Life in Des Moines, on Wednesday reported a first-quarter net loss available to common shareholders of $346 million, or $1.62 per …
Read MoreWater Works board agrees to begin interviewing CEO candidates
The Des Moines Water Works board of trustees has decided to move forward with interviews for a new CEO for the utility.
During its virtual meeting Tuesday, the board heard from a consultant hired to …
Read MoreEide Bailly names new partner-in-charge of Des Moines office
Blake Crow, a partner at Eide Bailly LLP, a regional certified public accounting and business advisory firm, has assumed the role of partner-in-charge of the firm’s Des Moines office. Before relocating to Des Moines for …
Read MoreNOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Are we headed for meat shortages? Some say no
First there were shortages of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. Then some types of meat and eggs. Now stores that sell groceries are again limiting meat purchases. Elliott Dennis is, an assistant professor of livestock …
Read MoreKeynote sessions at WLC to be livestreamed
Women Lead Change will offer its annual Central Iowa conference in person and virtually through a live stream this year, the organizer announced this week. Keynote speakers such as Kindra Hall, Ather Williams III and …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS
A group of investors bought three properties from Rueter Farms Inc. and C & DS Holdings LLC, both of Elkhart, Polk County real estate transactions show. The properties that were purchased include:
• 5075 E. University …