Geography of Iowa

Essex Acquires 55+ Active Living Community Outside Des Moines

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Geography of Iowa, Regions of the United States, IOWA, Urbandale, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, Urbandale, Ottawa, Des Moines metropolitan area

Des Moines, IA, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essex Communities, a leading developer, builder, and property management company for 55+ active living communities, announced today the acquisition of The Reserve on Walnut Creek in Urbandale, Iowa.

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  • Des Moines, IA, Oct. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Essex Communities, a leading developer, builder, and property management company for 55+ active living communities, announced today the acquisition of The Reserve on Walnut Creek in Urbandale, Iowa.
  • The 121-unit independent living community is being converted by Essex from an entrance-fee model community to a rental modelcommunity and is Essexs sixth acquisition and conversion like this over the past three years.
  • The community will be rebranded as The Arbordale and will soon undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation that will update apartments and community spaces as well as expand services and amenities.
  • Were excited to return to the greater Des Moines market to transition The Arbordale to a high-quality and vibrant rental community, offering a broad spectrum of engagement opportunities with the comforts of home, said Frankie J. Pane, executive vice president of Essex Communities.

FBL Financial Group Announces Special Committee Retention of Legal Counsel and Financial Advisor

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Finance, Professional services, Other Professional Services, Legal, Insurance, American Farm Bureau Federation, FBL Financial Group, FFG, West Des Moines, Iowa, FBL, Financial services, Geography of Iowa, IOWA, Companies

FBL Financial Group is a holding company with the purpose to protect livelihoods and futures.

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  • FBL Financial Group is a holding company with the purpose to protect livelihoods and futures.
  • Helping complete the financial services offering, advisors offer wealth management and financial planning services.
  • 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.

MediRevv Named to Modern Healthcare's 2020 Largest Revenue Cycle Management Firms List

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Regions of the United States, Geography of Iowa, Healthcare in the United States, Revenue Cycle Management, IOWA, RCM, United States

CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MediRevv, a leading Iowa-based revenue cycle management company, announced ithas assumed the rank ofNo.19in Modern Healthcare's Largest Revenue Cycle Management Firms list.

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  • CORALVILLE, Iowa, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MediRevv, a leading Iowa-based revenue cycle management company, announced ithas assumed the rank ofNo.19in Modern Healthcare's Largest Revenue Cycle Management Firms list.
  • This is an annual list ranking organizations by their total number of healthcare revenue cycle contracts in the previous calendar year.
  • Participating companies report a breakdown of contracts in comprehensive revenue cycle and partial services.
  • "To be ranked among such an elite group of RCM organizations is such an honor," says MediRevv CEO Chris Klitgaard.

Artisan Living Bella Citta Now Leasing Townhomes in Davenport, Florida

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Friday, October 9, 2020
Geography of Iowa, House styles, Property management, Davenport, Iowa, Townhouse, Apartment, Renting, IOWA

DAVENPORT, Fla., Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arti s an Living Bella Citta has officially opened for leasing.

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  • DAVENPORT, Fla., Oct. 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arti s an Living Bella Citta has officially opened for leasing.
  • Under the management of Lincoln Property Company, this brand-new community is located in Davenport, Florida.
  • The luxury rental townhome community offers two-story two- and three-bedroom homes with an attached garage and private patio.
  • For more information about Lincoln Property Company, please visit www.lincolnapts.com/about/client-services or www.lincolnapts.com/communities for apartment listings in your area.

Dubuque Bank and Trust Donates $20,000 to Prescott Elementary School

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Monday, October 5, 2020
Driftless Area, Geography of Iowa, Regions of the United States, Dubuque, Iowa, IOWA, Dubuque Bank and Trust, Dubuque County, Iowa

Dubuque, IA, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dubuque Bank and Trust (DB&T) announced today it will donate $20,000 to Prescott Elementary School on World Teachers Day.

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  • Dubuque, IA, Oct. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dubuque Bank and Trust (DB&T) announced today it will donate $20,000 to Prescott Elementary School on World Teachers Day.
  • World Teachers Day is dedicated to recognizing teachers for the important work they do to help our children learn, grow and succeed, said Lynn Tut Fuller, President and CEO of Dubuque Bank and Trust.
  • Whether school is taking place in the classroom or remotely from home, the need for additional school supplies, especially personal protective equipment (PPE) and technology is significant, said Fuller.
  • About Dubuque Bank and Trust Company Dubuque Bank and Trust Company (DB&T), a subsidiary of Heartland Financial USA, Inc., (NASDAQ: HTLF), is a state chartered bank with more than $1.6 billion in assets and serving customers in the Tri-State region of Dubuque County in northeast Iowa, portions of Grant County in southwest Wisconsin and Jo Daviess County in northwest Illinois.

American Equity Names Graham Day to lead Eagle Life

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Des Moines metropolitan area, Geography of Iowa, Regions of the United States, Equity, IOWA, Fidelity & Guaranty Life, Manulife

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL) (American Equity) announced today that Graham Day will become President of Eagle Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Equity.

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  • American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL) (American Equity) announced today that Graham Day will become President of Eagle Life Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Equity.
  • Graham brings over 20 years of sales and sales leadership experience to his role with Eagle Life.
  • American Equity Investment Life Holding Company, a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: AEL), is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Meredith Corporation Promotes WFSB General Manager Dana Neves And KTVK & KPHO General Manager Kevin James To Senior Vice President Roles

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Geography of Iowa, KPHO-TV, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA, Neves, MDP, Meredith, Television

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today that Dana Neves and Kevin James have been promoted to Local Media Group Senior Vice President roles, effective immediately.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today that Dana Neves and Kevin James have been promoted to Local Media Group Senior Vice President roles, effective immediately.
  • Both Neves and James will continue to report to Local Media Group President Patrick McCreery.
  • She worked her way up through the newsroom ranks as an assignment manager, managing editor and assistant news director.
  • James joined Meredith as the Local Sales Manager at KPHO in 2005.

Camp Run-A-Mutt Announces A New Location In Waterloo, Iowa

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Geography of Iowa, Mutt, Waterloo, Iowa, IOWA

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Run-A-Mutt Entrepreneurial Resources is excited to announce the opening of its first Iowa location of Camp Run-A-Mutt cage-free doggie day care and boarding, in the city of Waterloo.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Camp Run-A-Mutt Entrepreneurial Resources is excited to announce the opening of its first Iowa location of Camp Run-A-Mutt cage-free doggie day care and boarding, in the city of Waterloo.
  • Camp Run-A-Mutt Waterloo is located at 3225 Airport Blvd., Waterloo, IA 50703.
  • Stefanie and Jim Hartel are the owners of the newest Camp Run-A-Mutt location.
  • The Hartels are excited to bring the first Camp Run-A-Mutt to Iowa and the Midwest!After searching for the perfect daycare and boarding facility for their own fur babies, Jim and Stef asked themselves, "Why not open one ourselves?"

Des Moines University breaks ground for new campus

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
Des Moines metropolitan area, Geography of Iowa, Regions of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines University, IOWA

West Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Des Moines University recently held a groundbreaking event to commemorate the start of construction of its new campus on 88 acres in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • West Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Des Moines University recently held a groundbreaking event to commemorate the start of construction of its new campus on 88 acres in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • During the last 18 months we have been working fast and creatively through the campus master planning and design process.
  • Specifically, this parcel of land is the product of the Des Moines Lobe of the glacier.
  • We want to be a premier destination for our students, faculty, staff and friends of DMU, especially for our new home community of West Des Moines, she said.

Davenport University Extends Scholarship Eligibility for Individuals Unemployed Because of COVID-19

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Education, Consumer, Teens, Women, MEN, University, Geography of Iowa, Davenport, Iowa, Davenport University, Davenport, IOWA, States of the United States

Davenport University announced today that it is extending eligibility for its Launch Scholarship, created to support those individuals unemployed, laid-off or furloughed because of COVID-19.

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  • Davenport University announced today that it is extending eligibility for its Launch Scholarship, created to support those individuals unemployed, laid-off or furloughed because of COVID-19.
  • Davenport is in a position to offer support and skills during this time of transition, said Davenport University President, Dr. Richard J. Pappas.
  • The Launch Scholarship is available to individuals and alumni who plan to take degree-seeking courses during the spring, summer or fall semester at Davenport University.
  • Davenport is also hosting a free webinar September 24 for employers and individuals interested in learning more about the scholarship.