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American Equity reports fourth-quarter earnings, sales

West Des Moines-based American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., a leading issuer of fixed index annuities, on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $31.2 million, or 39 cents per share, compared with $51 million, or …

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Henry Fund expects lower unemployment, single-digit market growth

The Henry Fund research team at the University of Iowa expects generally favorable economic conditions in the United States the next couple of years.

The Henry Fund is a $2.8 million fund managed by finance …

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Events drawing visitors to Greater Des Moines, week of February 15

Organization Event Arrival Departure Attendance Meeting Venue City Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Boys State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament 2/18/2015 2/18/2015 10000 Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines Iowa Nurses Association Legislative Day 2/18/2015 2/18/2015…
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Drake, Principal, D.M. schools launch STEM mentor program

Three Des Moines institutions on Thursday launched a pilot program designed to give talented high school students a pipeline to higher education and employment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The 35 high school …

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Silicon Prairie News returns, but not in Des Moines

Silicon Prairie News, the news site covering the Midwest startup scene, will come back online later this month, but won’t cover Des Moines initially, The Des Moines Register reported. “If there’s big events happening in Des Moines, …

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HUD provides $4.6 million for improvements to public housing in Iowa

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $4.6 million to public housing authorities in Iowa. The funding will allow agencies to make major large-scale improvements to their public housing units, according …

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Greater Des Moines house sales and pending sales increased in January

House sales were up in January compared with the same time last year, the Des Moines Area Association of Realtors said today. There were 567 sales last month, a 15 percent increase from December and …

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Forty Under 40 Alumna of the Year: Kristi Knous

Each year, the Business Record honors a member of a previous Forty Under 40 class to recognize that person’s contributions since being named a Forty. This year, that alumna is Kristi Knous, president of the …

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Report: Iowa farmland values down 7 percent in 2014

Farmland values in Iowa decreased by 7 percent in 2014, according to the February Agricultural Newsletter released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Overall, the 7th Federal Reserve District – which includes Iowa, …

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Report: Iowa farmland values down 7 percent in 2014

Farmland values in Iowa decreased by 7 percent in 2014, according to the February Agricultural Newsletter released today by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Overall, the 7th Federal Reserve District – which includes Iowa, …