Geography of Iowa

Kent Corporation Recognized as a US Best Managed Company

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Kent Nutrition Group, Muscatine, Iowa, Kent, Ohio, Kent, IOWA, Geography of Iowa

b'MUSCATINE, Iowa, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kent Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as a US Best Managed Company for the second consecutive year.

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  • b'MUSCATINE, Iowa, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kent Corporation is proud to announce it has been selected as a US Best Managed Company for the second consecutive year.
  • "The Kent team is committed to ensuring the best results for our customers in addition to having a special focus on serving our community.
  • To be recognized yet again as a Best Managed Company is not only an honor, but also a true testament to our team\'s commitment to address any challenge, no matter the size or scale.
  • Kent Corporation is led by third generation family member, Gage A. Kent.

Accountability Coach Brett M. Davenport: 100 Leadership Tips to Enhance Life/Work Success for Financial Services Professionals

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Finance, Brokerage firms, Primary dealers, Subprime mortgage crisis, Geography of Iowa, Merrill, Banks of the United States, Davenport, Iowa

AUBURN, N.Y., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As "America's Top Rated Accountability Coach," Brett "Coach" Davenport has taken many underperforming financial services organizations from worst to first.

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  • AUBURN, N.Y., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As "America's Top Rated Accountability Coach," Brett "Coach" Davenport has taken many underperforming financial services organizations from worst to first.
  • He coaches high-performing, c-suite executives, sales leaders and advisors from John Hancock, Commonwealth Financial, Merrill Lynch, and many others.
  • Brett "Coach" Davenport started his career in the Financial Services Industry in 1988.
  • In 2009 Coach founded BMD Leadership Institute, where he is "America's Top Rated Accountability Coach" for leaders in the financial services industry.

Mercy Iowa City selects Allscripts SunriseTM

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Data management, Health, Technology, Practice Management, Other Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Geography of Iowa, States of the United States, Health care, Allscripts, Mercy, Iowa City, Iowa, Mercy Medical Center – Dubuque, Mercy Medical Center

Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX) announced today that Mercy Iowa City selected the Allscripts SunriseTM platform of health, run on Microsoft Azure, as the core electronic health record (EHR) for its community hospital.

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  • Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NASDAQ: MDRX) announced today that Mercy Iowa City selected the Allscripts SunriseTM platform of health, run on Microsoft Azure, as the core electronic health record (EHR) for its community hospital.
  • Mercy Iowa City is an acute care hospital and regional referral center that draws patients from throughout Eastern Iowa.
  • The Mercy Iowa City campus near downtown Iowa City includes the hospital, medical office building, outpatient clinics, and cancer center.
  • At Mercy Iowa City, were committed to delivering an integrated care system to our community, said Sean Williams, Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Iowa City.

University of Dubuque Partners with Kaplan to Strengthen Students’ Work Readiness and Employability in the Financial Sector

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Other Professional Services, Finance, Other Education, Continuing, Professional services, University, Education, Training, Geography of Iowa, Dubuque, Iowa, Regions of the United States, Driftless Area, University of Dubuque, Personal finance, Professional certification in finance, Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Certified Financial Planner, the University of Dubuque, the College for Financial Planning—A Kaplan Company

With more than 77,000 graduates of the Colleges program for CFP certification, University of Dubuque students will benefit from unparalleled experience in financial education.

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  • With more than 77,000 graduates of the Colleges program for CFP certification, University of Dubuque students will benefit from unparalleled experience in financial education.
  • Students also have the option of enrolling in the seven-course CFP certification education program (non-degree seeking).
  • The University of Dubuque is taking a significant leadership role in this movement, said Eric Kuennen, executive director of work readiness solutions, University Partners, Kaplan.
  • For more information about the Master in Management Holistic Wealth Management degree at the University of Dubuque, students can visit http://www.dbq.edu/MMWM .

uBreakiFix Grows Franchise Footprint In Davenport Area

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Geography of Iowa, Asurion, UBreakiFix, Davenport, Iowa, Davenport, Smartphone, Finance, Investment

DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Davenport at 2828 E. 53rd St.

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  • DAVENPORT, Iowa, March 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Electronics repair shop uBreakiFix is now open in Davenport at 2828 E. 53rd St.
  • uBreakiFix Davenport is conveniently located in a busy shopping center next to Pella Windows & Doors and Johnson Fitness & Wellness.
  • uBreakiFix Davenport is located at:
    Founded in 2009, uBreakiFix specializes in the repair of small electronics, ranging from smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and everything in between.
  • In 2019, uBreakiFix joined the Asurion family and now operates as a subsidiary of the tech care company while still maintaining the uBreakiFix leadership team and franchise model.

FBL Financial Group Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Professional services, Insurance, Finance, FBL Financial Group, American Farm Bureau Federation, FFG, FBL, West Des Moines, Iowa, Dividend, New York Stock Exchange, Geography of Iowa, Service companies, IOWA

FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG) today announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable on March 31, 2021 to Class A and Class B common stockholders of record as of March 15, 2021.

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  • FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG) today announces that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.52 per share, payable on March 31, 2021 to Class A and Class B common stockholders of record as of March 15, 2021.
  • FBL Financial Group is a holding company with the purpose to protect livelihoods and futures.
  • In addition, FBL Financial Group manages all aspects of two Farm Bureau affiliated property-casualty insurance companies for a management fee.
  • Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, FBL Financial Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FFG.

QCR Holdings, Inc. Announces a Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share

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Thursday, February 18, 2021
Moline, Illinois, QCR Holdings, Geography of Iowa, Regions of the United States, Geography of the United States, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, IOWA, Bank

QCR Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Moline, Illinois, is a relationship-driven, multi-bank holding company serving the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines/Ankeny and Springfield communities through its wholly-owned subsidiary banks.

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  • QCR Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Moline, Illinois, is a relationship-driven, multi-bank holding company serving the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Cedar Valley, Des Moines/Ankeny and Springfield communities through its wholly-owned subsidiary banks.
  • The banks provide full-service commercial and consumer banking and trust and wealth management services.
  • Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.
  • As of December 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $5.7 billion in assets, $4.3 billion in loans and $4.6 billion in deposits.

Winegard Company Acquires SilverLeaf Electronics

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
RV-C, Burlington, Iowa micropolitan area, Silverleaf, Burlington, Iowa, William Winegard, Geography of Iowa, IOWA, States of the United States

Burlington, Iowa, Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winegard , the company dedicated to designing and manufacturing the worlds greatest range of Smart Wireless Solutions, announces today it has acquired leading RV-systems developer SilverLeaf Electronics.

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  • Burlington, Iowa, Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Winegard , the company dedicated to designing and manufacturing the worlds greatest range of Smart Wireless Solutions, announces today it has acquired leading RV-systems developer SilverLeaf Electronics.
  • Martin Perlot, founder of SilverLeaf and pioneer in RV-C communications protocol, will stay on as General Manager of SilverLeaf and take on the role of Winegards VP of Digital Chassis.
  • This acquisition gives Winegard a strategic advantage as we move toward delivering a seamless and connected smart RV experience, says Winegard President and COO Grant Whipple.
  • Our heritage includes recognition by NASA for contributions to the Apollo 11 mission and the induction of John Winegard into the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame.

Pella Corporation Named One of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Pella, Iowa, Geography of Iowa, Marion County, Iowa, Pella, IOWA, States of the United States

PELLA, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pella Corporation was ranked among the top manufacturers on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers for 2021.

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  • PELLA, Iowa, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Pella Corporation was ranked among the top manufacturers on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers for 2021.
  • That is why we will continue to support and implement initiatives that make Pella a great place to work," said John Bollman, chief human resources officer, Pella Corporation.
  • The company's average team member tenure is nine years, with some Pella team members serving 50 years or more.
  • Pella attributes the retention to their caring culture as well a focus on career development for everyone.

The HON Company Introduces Cliq™ Collaborative Task Seating

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Monday, January 25, 2021
HNI Corporation, The HON Company, Geography of Iowa, Hon, Muscatine, Iowa, Motorola Cliq, Muscatine, IOWA, Companies

MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The HON Company is proud to announce the launch of its newest addition to their task seating lineup: Cliq.

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  • MUSCATINE, Iowa, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The HON Company is proud to announce the launch of its newest addition to their task seating lineup: Cliq.
  • We wanted to create an easy-to-use conference and light duty task chair that works in a variety of spaces," saidDavid Mehaffey, designer of Cliq Seating and Senior Industrial Designer at The HON Company.
  • "Cliq works exceptionally well in collaborative, training, and touchdown areas throughout the office.
  • The HON Company is the largest operating company of HNI Corporation, a leading global office furniture manufacturer (NYSE: HNI).