h digitalfootprint web 728x90

All Latest News

DSC 6869

In Case You Missed It – Lift IOWA: 6-10-19

IOWA

Lisa Bluder, the illustrious head coach of the University of Iowa women’s basketball team, starts every practice by gathering her team in a circle at center court. Assistant coaches, support staff and players all …
By BPC Staff | Jun 10, 2019
DSC 6869

On The Rise: 6-10-19

Sarah Clough
Stamats
Joined as vice president, business development
Cedar Rapids

Carrie Wagner
United Iowa Financial
Joined as chief development officer/founder
Iowa City 

Jeni Lewis
On With Life
Promoted to administrator, long-term skilled care
Ankeny…
By BPC Staff | Jun 10, 2019
DSC 6869

NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: How ethanol and the Cownie family fur history could hamper presidential support

As New York Mayor Bill de Blasio seeks the Democration nomination as a presidential candidate in 2020, he might not have recognized the impact that his ethanol and fur industry positions have on a potential …
By KATE HAYDEN | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

Collins says new biotech traits key to Corteva rollout

Now that Corteva Agriscience has officially spun off from DowDuPont, many will be watching to see how the agricultural company does in the early going. Successful Farming outlines company CEO Jim Collins’ thoughts on the role of …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

Federal Home Loan Bank announces two new top executives

Joelyn Jensen-Marren and Bill Bemis have been named to top spots at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Jensen-Marren was named chief financial officer and Bemis chief capital markets officer, a new position. …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

GuideOne names VP of distribution management

GuideOne Insurance in West Des Moines announced that Chris Ward has been appointed as vice president of distribution management, effective May 28. In this role, Ward is responsible for driving and supporting attainment of GuideOne’s strategic plan …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

Majority of Iowa stocks posted losses in May

Sixteen out of 21 Iowa-based companies posted losses in the month of May. Five companies posted gains. 

EMC Insurance Group posted the only double-digit percentage gain for the month at 12.36%. United Fire Group Inc., …
By JOHN RETZLAFF | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

Canadian industrial hemp grower to speak at Iowa Farm Bureau summit

A Canadian industrial hemp grower and a plant science coordinator from the Iowa Department of Agriculture will speak at the 2019 Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Economic Summit on June 28 to answer farmers’ questions about …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

American Equity no longer considering potential transaction

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced today that its board of directors is no longer in discussions regarding a possible transaction. The West Des Moines-based annuity issuer had confirmed a year ago that it was in discussions regarding …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019
DSC 6869

Athene Holding prices $750 million offering in depositary shares

Bermuda-based life reinsurer Athene Holding Ltd. has priced an offering of $750 million in depositary shares to raise capital for its reinsurance operations. Each of the 30 million preferred shares represents a 1/1,000th interest in …
By BPC Staff | Jun 7, 2019