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American Equity names Graham Day to lead Eagle Life

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co., based in West Des Moines, announced that Graham Day will become president of Eagle Life Insurance Co., a subsidiary of American Equity. “We are excited to have Graham, a proven business …

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Principal names Halter as head of Global Asset Management

Principal Financial Group has promoted Pat Halter, currently chief executive officer and president of Principal Global Investors, to president of Principal Global Asset Management. In his new role, Halter will be responsible for strategy across the …

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Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index shows rise for future expectations

The third-quarter Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index indicates there is a continued spirit of forward-facing optimism among small business owners, despite persistent trials. The overall score of 60 was 12 points higher than last quarter, driven by …

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What’s stressing out American workers?

As Iowa heads into autumn and open enrollment season begins, benefits become top of mind as organizations and workers consider the choices they’ll be making for the coming year. This year, financial security and money …

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Veridian Credit Union begins construction of new branch in Ankeny

Veridian Credit Union has announced the start of construction on a new Ankeny branch at the intersection of North Ankeny Boulevard and Georgetown Boulevard. The branch is scheduled to open in 2021 at 2180 N. …

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Proposal would take FBL Financial Group private through merger with newly created company

Farm Bureau Property & Casualty Insurance Co. has submitted a proposal to FBL Financial Group Inc. (FFG) to purchase all outstanding shares of Class A and Class B common stock currently not owned by Farm Bureau …

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Wells Fargo to close its bank museums, including one in downtown Des Moines

Des Moines Register: Wells Fargo will permanently close its downtown Des Moines museum, one of 11 that the company is shuttering around the country. Rather than a cost-savings measure, a Wells Fargo spokesman said the “museums …

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Christoffer takes reins as Veridian president and CEO

Renee Christoffer, pictured, has officially stepped into her new role as president and CEO of Veridian Credit Union, the credit union announced Friday. Late last year, the credit union’s board accepted former President and CEO …

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NBA star, philanthropist Barnes joins First National Bank board

Harrison Barnes, an NBA player and philanthropist, has been named to the board of directors of Ames-based First National Bank. Barnes, whose hometown is Ames, hosts the annual Barnes Reading Academy and is a key …

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SEC adopts amendments to modernize Reg S-K reporting by public companies

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that it voted to adopt amendments aimed at modernizing public company disclosure rules, the first significant changes in Regulation S-K in more than 30 years. The changes affect the …

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