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Principal reports strong second-quarter earnings, declares dividend

Principal Financial Group on Monday reported second-quarter net income of $398.3 million, or $1.45 per share, compared with $386.3 million and $1.37 per share for second quarter 2019. The Des Moines-based financial services company’s quarterly earnings beat …
By BPC Staff | Jul 28, 2020
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Serve Credit Union announces scholarship winners

Serve Credit Union, a Des Moines-based financial cooperative for public safety professionals, recently announced the five recipients of its $5,000 college scholarship program. Every year, Serve partners with the Des Moines Police Burial Association to …
By BPC Staff | Jul 28, 2020
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VizyPay’s Look Local First targets small business digital marketing strategies

West Des Moines-based payment processing company VizyPay is using its Look Local First initiative to help local businesses rebuild after pandemic-related disruption with free digital marketing efforts, VizyPay announced this week. Look Local First initially …
By BPC Staff | Jul 28, 2020
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American Red Cross seeking new blood drive hosts as pandemic continues

The American Red Cross is seeking new blood drive hosts this fall to help ensure a stable blood supply as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, canceling previously scheduled drives as businesses, schools and community organizations are …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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Partnership’s Pradhan awarded diversity society’s certification

Sanjita Pradhan, the program director of talent and development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has been awarded the Certified Diversity Professional certification from the Institute for Diversity Certification. According to a news release, Pradhan’s …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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Dawson to retire from chief nursing role at UI Health Care

Cindy Dawson, chief nurse executive and associate director for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, will retire after a 44-year career with UI Health Care, effective Dec. 2. Dawson began her career with UI Health …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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The fight against hunger existed across Iowa pre-pandemic; now it’s heightened.

Iowa feeds the world, yet many in our state do not know where to turn for their next meal. On Thursday, the Business Record, dsm Magazine and ia Magazine will kick off the Iowa Stops …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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NAIC forms special committee to focus on race and insurance

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners Executive Committee recently announced the formation of a special committee focused on race and insurance. The special committee will be co-chaired by Ray Farmer, NAIC president and director of the South …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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Fundraising professionals announce Philanthropy Day award winners

The Central Iowa Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recently announced its 2020 Philanthropy Day award winners. Among the group of community leaders chosen was Joyce Chapman, a past Sages Over 70 honoree, for Outstanding Volunteer …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020
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In memoriam: Frank Fogarty

Frank Fogarty (pictured above), husband of Business Publications Corp. Chairman Connie Wimer, died recently in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. A celebration of Fogarty’s extraordinary life will be announced in the future when all of their friends …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Jul 27, 2020