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On the Move: Week of May 3

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Des Moines Performing Arts to present concept to buy Argonne Armory from city

A preliminary digital rendering of what the inside of the Argonne Armory could look like under a redevelopment plan by Des Moines Performing Arts. Image provided by Des Moines Performing Arts

Des Moines Performing Arts …

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MidWestOne Financial Group announces first-quarter earnings

MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. expects to complete the sale of its Florida operations in June, officials with the Iowa City-based financial group said during a recent earnings report call.

MidWestOne Financial Group, the parent company …

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Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon brings in more than $310,000

The 2024 Count the Kicks Changemakers Luncheon on April 22 raised more than $310,000, which exceeded its fundraising goal. “There is no doubt babies will be saved because of the Changemakers who participated in this …

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Mary Andringa named to industry association’s hall of fame

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Mary Andringa, the chair emerita of Vermeer Corp., has been inducted into the Horizontal Directional Drilling Association’s (HDDA) Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The award acknowledges individuals whose work have made a …

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Bookeys begin next chapter in real estate

Harry and Pam Bookey at their home. Photo by Duane Tinkey

Harry Bookey remembers landing his first real estate deal in San Antonio. His next deal came when he invited a business partner to dinner.…

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American Equity acquisition set to close Thursday

The acquisition of West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. by Brookfield Reinsurance is expected to close on Thursday, the companies announced. The acquisition, valued at $4.3 billion, was announced in July 2023. …

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ITA Group announces acquisition of Australian marketing agency

ITA Group, a global provider of employee engagement solutions based in West Des Moines, announced Tuesday the establishment of its Australia office through the acquisition of Sydney-based Performance Incentives. According to a news release, the …

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United Way of Central Iowa releases 2024 report, announces Live United honorees

Central Iowa communities are experiencing challenges with food insecurity, access to mental health care and a steady decline in child kindergarten readiness over six years, according to the United Way of Central Iowa’s 2024 Community …

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Potential buyer eyeing former Spaghetti Works site

A new business could open in the former Spaghetti Works building on Court Avenue later this summer, the president of the Omaha, Neb.-based restaurant company said.

A new business could occupy the former Spaghetti Works…