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Godwin promoted to VP of operations for PolicyWorks

West Des Moines-based PolicyWorks has promoted Brian Godwin, previously director of compliance solutions and interim CEO, to vice president of operations. In his new role, Godwin will oversee the ongoing management of operations for PolicyWorks, providing strategic …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Anderson will lead Des Moines Metro Credit Union

Jim Anderson has been named CEO of Des Moines Metro Credit Union, succeeding Brent Helin, who announced his retirement earlier this year, according to a release. Anderson has been with Des Moines Metro Credit Union …
By BPC Staff | Jan 9, 2019
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Kunert to chair Partnership; ’19 goals unveiled

MidAmerican Energy Co. exec Kathryn Kunert took over as chair of the Greater Des Moines Partnership board Thursday as the Partnership releases its priorities for 2019.


Dan Houston, Principal Financial Group chairman, president and CEO, …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 8, 2019
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UnityPoint Health invests in Civica Rx to address drug shortages

Iowa-based health care system UnityPoint Health is among 12 additional health care organizations nationwide that have invested in Civica Rx, a generic drug manufacturer aimed at addressing chronic shortages of medications, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported. Civica …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019
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Applications open for 2019 Iowa AgriTech Accelerator

The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator is taking applications from early-stage startups seeking to join its third cohort, the accelerator announced today. The 2019 program runs from May 28 to Aug. 29 and accepts up to five …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019
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Neiman Marcus to pay states $1.5 million in data breach settlement

Neiman Marcus Group LLC has agreed to pay $1.5 million and implement several policies to resolve an investigation with 43 states and the District of Columbia into the 2013 breach of customer payment card data …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019
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Laracuente to chair UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board

José Laracuente, president and CEO of Ankeny-based AgVision Agribusiness Software, has been named the new chair of the UnityPoint Health-Des Moines board of directors. Laracuente initially joined the board in April 2015 and was most …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019
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Fox named YESS CEO

Youth Emergency Services & Shelter has named Leisa Fox as its CEO. “Leisa’s 20-plus years as a senior executive in nonprofit, public affairs, and business development lend her well to leading YESS and continuing the agency’s …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019
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Airport board seeks commercial development ideas

The Des Moines Airport Authority Board today voted to officially ask developers for proposals to develop some parcels on the airport grounds, many of them along Fleur Drive and on the south edge of the …
By PERRY BEEMAN | Jan 8, 2019
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GOP lawmakers may pass work requirement for Iowa Medicaid

Radio Iowa: Republicans in the Iowa Legislature may pursue a policy that will require most “able-bodied” Iowa adults enrolled in Medicaid to work. Republican House Speaker Linda Upmeyer of Clear Lake said it could help ease …
By BPC Staff | Jan 8, 2019