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American Equity closes on Brookfield Asset Management reinsurance deal

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced that it has closed its previously announced reinsurance transaction with North End Re SPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. Under the terms of the …

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Des Moines housing project receives $8.9 million federal grant

A 100-unit proposed apartment project on Des Moines’ south side has been awarded an $8.9 million grant from U.S. Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. AHEPA Affordable Housing Management …

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Festival of Trees & Lights to return live on Nov. 26-28

Blank Children’s Hospital announced that the 38th Annual Festival of Trees & Lights will be back in person on Nov. 26-28 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. The annual event is the largest fundraiser for …

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Marketing agency Strategic America becomes employee-owned

Strategic America, an integrated marketing agency based in West Des Moines, has changed its ownership structure and is now employee-owned, the agency announced. “At SA one of our core values is ‘put people first,'” said John …

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Varsity Cinema renovation project expected to begin in November

Renovation of the Varsity Cinema is expected to begin in November and be completed by spring 2022, when a grand opening is planned.

The Varsity, located at 1207 25th St. in Des Moines, is described …

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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Millennials become creative to make homeownership a reality

More and more millennials are being creative about homeownership, with more unmarried millennials pooling their resources to turn what may otherwise seem like a fantasy into an achievable goal. With more millennials getting married later …

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Iowa ended pandemic unemployment early. It didn’t improve job rates.

Quad-City Times: The early termination of pandemic unemployment insurance has not improved job rates in Iowa, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and experts. Despite substantial job growth compared to this time last …

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UAW members reject new agreement with John Deere

Des Moines Register: Members of the United Auto Workers overwhelmingly rejected a new six-year collective bargaining agreement with Deere & Co. on Sunday. UAW Vice President Chuck Browning said 90% of members voted against a contract …

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Pella Rolscreen Foundation donates to eight community organizations

The Pella Rolscreen Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pella Corp., has donated nearly $225,000 to eight Central Iowa community organizations. The grants will support a variety of local programs and initiatives in communities where Pella …

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Greater Des Moines Partnership, Tallo holding tech career exploration event

The Greater Des Moines Partnership and Tallo, a platform that connects students with career opportunities, will host a virtual event allowing Iowa high school students to explore IT and technology careers. Representatives from DMACC and …