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American Equity announces new chief financial officer

American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. announced that Axel André will join the West Des Moines-based life and annuity company this month as chief financial officer. Most recently, André was executive vice president and CFO for Denver-based Jackson National …

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West Des Moines hires DEI director

The city of West Des Moines has hired its first director of diversity, equity and inclusion. According to an announcement on the city’s website, Audrey Kennis has accepted an offer to fill the role. Kennis …

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ChildServe creates director of grants position

ChildServe has announced that the organization welcomed Lisa Pagel to the director of grants position – a brand new role. Pagel will oversee the entire grant process for ChildServe, as well as collaborate with foundations, organizations and …

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Molina Healthcare of Iowa names Vermeer as plan president

Molina Healthcare announced this week it has hired Jennifer Vermeer as the plan president of Molina Healthcare of Iowa. Vermeer most recently was assistant vice president of population health and external affairs with University of Iowa Health …

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Johnston Police Department hires community affairs coordinator

Josh Kennedy has been hired by the Johnston Police Department as its community affairs coordinator, the city announced. Kennedy previously worked for the Johnston school district and Woodward Academy. The community affairs coordinator is a …

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Piklapp named president of Fareway Stores

Garrett Piklapp, who has been with Fareway Stores Inc. for 13 years, has been tapped as the Boone-based grocer’s president. Piklapp, who obtained a bachelor’s degree from Simpson College and a law degree from the University …

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Johnston hires new building official

Adam Ostert has been hired as the city of Johnston’s new building official. Ostert replaces Doug Sandvig, who recently retired. Ostert previously worked for the city of Ames as an inspector, plans examiner and assistant …

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Tippie College of Business names director of strategic partnerships

The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa has named Dave Ernst as executive director of strategic partnerships.

In this newly created role, Ernst will help connect businesses and other organizations to resources in the …

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Behn named director of development and outreach for Above + Beyond Cancer

Above + Beyond Cancer announced it has hired Melinda Behn as its director of development and outreach. The Des Moines-area nonprofit organization is dedicated to elevating the lives of those touched by cancer to create a healthier world. …

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Grand View University President Kent Henning to retire

Kent Henning, Grand View University’s 13th president, announced today that he will retire at the end of the upcoming academic year after serving 22 years as president.

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve …