Geography of Iowa

Dorsey Boosts Healthcare Practice With Team of Lawyers in Des Moines

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Monday, August 10, 2020

Dorsey & Whitney has boosted its healthcare practice with a lateral group of four experienced attorneys in its Des Moines office.

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  • Dorsey & Whitney has boosted its healthcare practice with a lateral group of four experienced attorneys in its Des Moines office.
  • The team is a well-known and well-respected group of healthcare attorneys in the Des Moines market and represents clients in the healthcare industry in transactions, regulatory compliance, administrative proceedings and health litigation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200810005800/en/
    Please join us in welcoming Katie Cownie, Becki Brommel, Michael Jenkins and Adam Freed to Dorsey's Des Moines office.
  • (Photo: Dorsey & Whitney LLP)
    Katie Cownie is a successful and highly regarded healthcare attorney and has worked on healthcare regulatory, administrative law, business transactions and corporate issues for those in the healthcare industry for more than 20 years.

Meredith To Report Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter Results August 13

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Friday, August 7, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today it will report its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today it will report its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter and full year results on Thursday, August 13, 2020.
  • Meredith will host a conference call on that day at 8:30 AM EDT.
  • Meredith will distribute an earnings release and discussion materials prior to the call.
  • To listen to the call, visit Meredith's Investor Relations section at www.meredith.com prior to the start.

Davenport University Reschedules 23rd Excellence in Business Gala featuring former U.S. President to May 2021

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Friday, August 7, 2020

Davenport University announced today it has rescheduled the 23rd Annual Excellence in Business Gala, its annual event to benefit student scholarships for Friday, May 14, 2021.

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  • Davenport University announced today it has rescheduled the 23rd Annual Excellence in Business Gala, its annual event to benefit student scholarships for Friday, May 14, 2021.
  • This year, the gala will feature an exclusive conversation between Davenports President, Dr. Richard J. Pappas and George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United States.
  • During the event, Davenport will also recognize a top business leader from the West Michigan community.
  • The Excellence in Business Gala is the universitys largest annual event where every dollar raised directly supports students.

Iowa's Community Colleges Improve How Employers Can Post Jobs And Reach Their Students And Alumni, For Free!

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Hawkeye Community College, and Iowa Valley Community College District.

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  • Employers posting jobs today can simultaneously reach tens of thousands of job seekers from Des Moines Area Community College, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Hawkeye Community College, and Iowa Valley Community College District.
  • "Many employers post jobs at the closest community colleges," Miller added.
  • Employers who post to the Consortium are specifically looking to hire students and alumni who want to work in Iowa.
  • More than one million employers have already registered to utilize the Network to post jobs and recruit students and alumni for entry-level jobs.

Iowa American Water Acquires Royal Pines Village Water System

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Monday, August 3, 2020

Iowa American Water announced today the companys acquisition of the water system of the Royal Pines Village Mobile Home Park in Clinton.

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  • Iowa American Water announced today the companys acquisition of the water system of the Royal Pines Village Mobile Home Park in Clinton.
  • Iowa American Water closed today on the purchase of the Royal Pines Village water system and is now the water provider for its mobile home community in Clinton.
  • The sale of the Royal Pines Village water system to Iowa American Water is a positive step forward for our residents, said Jenny Norem, Royal Pines Village Property Manager.
  • Iowa American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water services to approximately 216,000 people.

Cedar Falls Iowa Offers Economic Development Advantage with New Website

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Cedar Falls, Iowa, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cedar Falls, IA A flourishing Midwestern community located in northeast Iowa, the City of Cedar Falls, IA, recently launched a powerful new economic development website targeted to further grow jobs and investment in the area.

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  • Cedar Falls, Iowa, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cedar Falls, IA A flourishing Midwestern community located in northeast Iowa, the City of Cedar Falls, IA, recently launched a powerful new economic development website targeted to further grow jobs and investment in the area.
  • Cedar Falls is the first city in Iowa to offer this service city-wide.
  • This upgrade to 10 gigabit leads our ability to compete with the best cities in the world in terms of broadband availability and helps solidify Cedar Falls as a destination for economic development opportunities, said Shane Graham, Cedar Falls Economic Development Coordinator.
  • Combined with a low cost of living, a strong community of 40,000+, centrally located, and home to the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls is the perfect place to make your business home.Learn more about developing your business in Cedar Falls, IA, at www.SelectCedarFallsIA.com.

Principal® Survey Showcases Resilience of Businesses During COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Principal Financial Group today shared survey results detailing how businesses have been impacted by and responded to the economic effects of COVID-19.

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  • Principal Financial Group today shared survey results detailing how businesses have been impacted by and responded to the economic effects of COVID-19.
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    Despite the pandemic significantly altering lives, businesses, and communities around the world, most business surveyed reported feeling positive now halfway through 2020.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Executive Team Changes

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) announced changes to its executive management team today.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, July 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) announced changes to its executive management team today.
  • George Collins will join FHLB Des Moines on July 8 as the new CRCO.
  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is a member-owned cooperative that provides funding solutions and liquidity to nearly 1,350 financial institutions to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in their communities.
  • Serving 13 states and three U.S. Pacific territories, FHLB Des Moines is one of 11 regional Banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Davenport University to recognize 2020 graduates with drive-through commencement celebration

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Friday, June 26, 2020

Davenport University announced today that it is preparing to host a drive-through commencement celebration to recognize its 2020 graduates on August 9.

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  • Davenport University announced today that it is preparing to host a drive-through commencement celebration to recognize its 2020 graduates on August 9.
  • Our graduates have worked hard to achieve their dreams and we want to have an opportunity to recognize their incredible achievements, said Dr. Richard J. Pappas, president of Davenport University.
  • Davenport University is making every effort to recognize its graduates this year, while protecting their health and safety.
  • Davenport University is recognizing more than 1,600 graduates at a drive-through commencement celebration on Sunday, August 9.

CBE Companies Announces Establishment of Racial Equality Training Fund in Partnership with Waterloo Community Foundation

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Thursday, June 25, 2020

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tom Penaluna (Chairman and CEO, CBE) announcedtoday that CBE has donated to establish a fund, in conjunction with the Waterloo Community Foundation, to which contributions can be made in support of the Waterloo Police's efforts to improve race relations in our local community.

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  • CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Tom Penaluna (Chairman and CEO, CBE) announcedtoday that CBE has donated to establish a fund, in conjunction with the Waterloo Community Foundation, to which contributions can be made in support of the Waterloo Police's efforts to improve race relations in our local community.
  • These funds will be directed towards the City of Waterloo, Iowa with the goal to assist the City in improving race relations between the Police Department and the Black Community.
  • It is our hope that this additional support will lead to improved race relations between the Police Department and Black Community.
  • We invite other businesses and citizens of Waterloo to join us in donating to the fund.