Archive for March 2023
What they’re checking out: Week of Mar. 3
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreOn the Move: Week of March 3
Cara Kroeger
F&G
Hired as senior financial analyst
cara.kroeger@fglife.com
Jason Van Dusen
F&G
Hired as lead software engineer
jason.vandusen@fglife.com
Tiffany Ziegler
F&G
Hired as PMO systems analyst
tiffany.ziegler@fglife.com
Jamie LaDronka
F&G
Hired as manager, GRC…
Business Record 3-3-23
UnityPoint, New Mexico health care group exploring merger
Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Systems are exploring the possibility of creating a new health care group with the goal of cutting administrative costs under a parent organization, the health care …
Read MoreIowa banks see increase in loans, deposits in fourth quarter
Iowa banks reported increases in loans and deposits in the fourth quarter, information released this week by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. shows.
“Despite headwinds from inflation, rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty, Iowa banks …
Read MoreState selects Odyssey to administer education savings accounts
The state of Iowa has selected Odyssey as the vendor that will administer the state’s new education savings account program, which begins in the 2023-24 school year. According to a news release, the state issued …
Read MoreLabor shortages, supply chain disruptions still concerns as economy expands
Iowa’s economy expanded in February as fears of recession lingered, according to a monthly survey of supply chain managers.
Ernie GossCreighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index for Iowa rose to 53.2, up from 47 …
Read MoreVogel named CEO of Sigler
Michelle Vogel has been named the new CEO of Sigler, a graphic design and commercial printing company based in Ames. According to a news release, Vogel has worked for Sigler for more than …
Read MoreWinefest events moving to new locations
Des Moines’ annual Winefest announced that its two largest events, Sips in the City and the Grand Tasting, will be moving to new locations. Sips in the City will be held on June 16 at …
Read MorePrincipal announces integration of asset management and pension businesses
Principal Financial Group will consolidate its global asset management and international pension businesses, the company announced today.
In a news release, Principal announced the new combined business will be called Principal Asset Management. The move …
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