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Post Advisory Group hires Farley to manage CLO investments, structured credit

Post Advisory Group, the senior loans and structured credit arm of Des Moines-based Principal Global Investors, has hired Kevin Farley as a portfolio manager for its collateralized loan obligations (CLO) and structured credit platform. Farley …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2022
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Pedestrian bridge over Beaver Creek reopens

In 2019, the pedestrian bridge over Beaver Creek collapsed after being heavily damaged by high waters and ice jams. A new bridge, which cost $2 million to construct, opened this week. The bridge, which is …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2022
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U.S. Department of Education names five Iowa schools National Blue Ribbon Schools

Five Iowa schools will be recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022 by the U.S. Department of Education. The schools receiving the recognition are Mount Ayr Elementary, Prairie Trail Elementary in the Ankeny Community School District, …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2022
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ITA Group acquires experiential learning company NKD

ITA Group, a provider of corporate engagement solutions located in West Des Moines, announced today it has acquired London-based experiential learning company NKD.

NKD provides clients around the world with employee engagement and experiential learning solutions …
By BPC Staff | Sep 16, 2022
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Sayers hired as executive director of JEDCO

Jennifer Sayers has been named the new executive director for the Johnston Economic Development Corporation. Sayers, who owns Bijou Grafix, will take over from Joe Benesh, who will continue to serve the organization and provide support …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 16, 2022
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$40M awarded in grants to nonprofit projects statewide

The state has awarded $40 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to 24 projects to help nonprofit organizations expand services to help more Iowans. According to a news release, the funding doubles the original investment that …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 16, 2022
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How business leaders should be thinking about hybrid work

Thursday’s Power Breakfast panel at the Embassy Club. See our full gallery on Facebook.Photo by Duane Tinkey

Since the onset of the pandemic business leaders have had countless conversations about how remote and flexible work arrangements …
By BUSINESS RECORD STAFF | Sep 16, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending September 11

 

Kasey Vogel

Lincoln Savings Bank

Hired as B2B marketing manager

kasey.vogel@mylsb.com

 

Sara Lazaro

Lincoln Savings Bank

Hired as senior administrative assistant

sara.lazaro@mylsb.com

 

Marcia Parrish

Lincoln Savings Bank

Hired as universal banker

marcia.parrish@mylsb.com…
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2022
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Iowa abortion providers say no basis to enact near ban

Associated Press: Lawyers for Iowa’s largest abortion provider argued in court documents Tuesday that there’s no precedent or legal support for bringing back a law banning most abortions, which a judge had permanently blocked in 2019. …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2022
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Iowa state board approves controversial Ankeny annexation that neighbors, Alleman strongly opposed

Des Moines Register: A state board approved a plan on Wednesday that will bring hundreds of acres into Ankeny’s city limits over the objections of rural homeowners who want to keep their land outside of the …
By BPC Staff | Sep 15, 2022