Archive for March 2023
Principal extends Principal Charity Classic sponsorship agreement
Principal Financial Group has agreed to a five-year extension with the Principal Charity Classic, the company announced Wednesday. With the new agreement, Principal will continue to be the title sponsor of the annual PGA Tour …
Read MoreShould the FDIC insurance cap be raised? Here’s what some Iowa leaders think
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March is prompting questions about whether the level of federal insurance provided for bank deposits should be raised.
Currently, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. …
Read MoreIowa Solar Association announces 2023 board of directors
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association has announced its new board of directors for 2023. The trade association, which serves Iowa’s solar energy industry, will be led by Larry Steffen as president. Steffen is the …
Read MoreDes Moines’ parks, recreation department releases annual report
Several records were set by Des Moines’ Parks and Recreation Department in 2022, the city announced. One-third of the department’s record 3,546 swim lessons provided in 2022 were through a scholarship program. According to the …
Read MoreUNI announces Social and Emotional Learning Conference
The University of Northern Iowa is hosting its Social and Emotional Learning Conference on April 7, offering attendees the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of social and emotional learning competencies, trauma-sensitive practices and …
Read MoreSchooley appointed business banking leader at Two Rivers Bank & Trust
Two Rivers Bank & Trust appointed Melissa Schooley as the business banking leader, effective March 27. Schooley brings over 20 years of banking experience with a focus on commercial banking and business development. Before joining …
Read MorePartnership announces new hires and promotions
The Greater Des Moines Partnership recently announced news hires and promotions. Renae Mauk was appointed as the new senior director of downtown development, with a focus on implementing the Downtown DSM: Future Forward Vision Plan …
Read MoreJan Jensen to headline April 17 Count the Kicks fundraising event
Jan Jensen, associate head coach for University of Iowa women’s basketball, will headline the Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 17.
The event is an annual fundraiser for Healthy Birth Day Inc., …
Read MoreRentCafe: Des Moines’ rental market becoming more competitive
In the past year, the Des Moines area has become more competitive in the housing rental market, according to a new report from RentCafe.com. The Des Moines-area market had the 19th-largest increase in rental competitiveness …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Ankeny apartment properties sold for $3.37 million
A Des Moines-based limited liability company has purchased several apartment properties in Ankeny, Polk County real estate records show.
Big Sky Properties LLC, located in Des Moines, paid Ankeny 8 LLC $3.37 million for the …
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