Archive for June 2023
West Bank ranked among top 20 banks by American Banker
West Bank has been ranked as one of the top 20 banks in the country by American Banker Magazine. American Banker evaluates public and private banks with assets ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion, …
Read MoreBrookfield Asset Management offers $3.4B for West Des Moines-based American Equity
Des Moines Register: Canadian private equity firm Brookfield Asset Management is offering to buy West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. for $3.4 billion, potentially completing the investor’s transition from a life raft …
Read MoreWesleyLife announces new chief operating officer
Allison Pendroy, has been named the chief operating officer of WesleyLife in Johnston, according to a press release from the company. Pendroy will join WesleyLife after more than 14 years with the Des …
Read MoreThird draft of regional water agreement due this summer with 2025 goal for operation
A third draft of an agreement to create a regional water utility is expected to be available for review this summer with agreements to join the utility being signed by the end of this year.…
Read MoreLocal named to national children’s advocacy leadership council
Steffani Simbric, administrator of the Iowa Child Advocacy Board, has been appointed to the State Leadership Council of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. Simbric’s appointment recognizes her expertise …
Read MoreBroadlawns plans new brain, memory care center in Urbandale
Two Des Moines universities partner to expand health care career pathways
Des Moines University and Grand View University have announced a partnership aimed at creating enhanced pathways for Grand View students interested in pursuing medical and health sciences careers. This collaboration seeks to benefit students while …
Read MoreUI hosting eighth Mandela Washington Fellowship
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has partnered with the Tippie College of Business Institute for International Business for the eighth time to host the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The …
Read MoreO’Donnell named CIRAS director
The Center for Industrial Research and Service at Iowa State University has announced the appointment of Mike O’Donnell as its director.
O’Donnell has over two decades of experience in the manufacturing and engineering …
Read MoreMassachusetts yogurt company gets USDA loan to expand to Iowa
A company that makes plant-based yogurts has been awarded an $11.7 million loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to expand production to Iowa. The USDA announced the award to Leominster, Mass.-based Plantbased Innovations LLC …
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