Des Moines, Iowa

The Des Moines Register Names American Equity a Winner of the Iowa Top Workplaces 2020 Award

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Banking, Professional services, Insurance, Finance, Des Moines metropolitan area, Life insurance, West Des Moines, Iowa, Insurance, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA, Equity, States of the United States

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, a leading underwriter of fixed index annuities, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Des Moines Register.

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  • American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company, a leading underwriter of fixed index annuities, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Des Moines Register.
  • American Equity, CEO Anant Bhalla says, insurance is not about contracts or business models its about the relationships between employees, partners and contract owners.
  • American Equity is honored to be recognized for a tenth consecutive year as a Top Workplace.
  • Headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company is committed to providing products with integrity, as well as superior service to the agents it partners with and their policyholders.

Dorsey Boosts Healthcare Practice With Team of Lawyers in Des Moines

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Monday, August 10, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Health, Other Health, Dorsey & Whitney, Geography of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, Regulatory agency, IOWA

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
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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.

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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.

Mediacom Business Named Official Broadband Provider for Second Annual Fortnite in Iowa eSports Tournament

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Regions of the United States, Video games, Mediacom, Middletown, Orange County, New York, Windows games, Des Moines, Iowa, eSports, IOWA, Fortnite

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced plans to serve as the official broadband provider for the second Annual "Fortnite in Iowa" eSports Tournament, an event to be held August 1, at the Horizon Events Center in Des Moines.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced plans to serve as the official broadband provider for the second Annual "Fortnite in Iowa" eSports Tournament, an event to be held August 1, at the Horizon Events Center in Des Moines.
  • Mr. Bortscheller, said "Fortnite in Iowa" is the largest eSports tournament in Iowa.
  • "We're fortunate to have an industry leader like Mediacom Business to serve as the event's official broadband provider," Mr. Bortscheller said.
  • Fortnite In Iowa, the largest eSports event in Iowa, is organized by Iowa Chill and Iowa Esports.

Smash Park Announces New Franchise Program To Be Launched Nationwide

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smash Park, a West Des Moines based "eatertainment" concept, announced today that it has launched a new program to sell franchises, beginning its nationwide expansion efforts.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Smash Park, a West Des Moines based "eatertainment" concept, announced today that it has launched a new program to sell franchises, beginning its nationwide expansion efforts.
  • The franchising entity, Smash Park Franchising, LLC, will operate under the Smash Park Entertainment Group organization.
  • "From day one, we built Smash Park with the idea of franchising and nationwide expansion," said Monty Lockyear, Smash Park Entertainment Group CEO.
  • Smash Park is a unique concept, that appeals to a broad demographic, and provides multiple revenue streams.

Genesis Health Clubs Announces Acquisition of all Seven Locations of The Athletic Clubs

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Friday, July 17, 2020
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WICHITA, Kan., July 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh off its recent expansion in Des Moines, Iowa, Genesis Health Clubs today announced the acquisition of all seven locations of The Athletic Clubs, formerly known as Prairie Life Fitness, across three states.

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  • WICHITA, Kan., July 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fresh off its recent expansion in Des Moines, Iowa, Genesis Health Clubs today announced the acquisition of all seven locations of The Athletic Clubs, formerly known as Prairie Life Fitness, across three states.
  • Rodney Steven II , Genesis Health Clubs President and Owner, emphasized how perfect this acquisition was to the company.
  • Members of the former Athletic Club locations will gain immediate access to over 50 locations across six states, and Genesis members will gain access to the new clubs immediately, according to Steven.
  • Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

Principal® Survey Showcases Resilience of Businesses During COVID-19

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Professional services, Small business, Other Professional Services, Insurance, Human resources, Finance, Regions of the United States, Principal Financial Group, Geography of Iowa, Principal, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA, United States

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.
  • Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Co., a member of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392.
  • Principal, Principal and symbol design and Principal Financial Group are trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a member of the Principal Financial Group.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Executive Team Changes

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Federal Home Loan Banks, Mortgage industry of the United States, Geography of Iowa, Des Moines metropolitan area, Regions of the United States, Des Moines, Iowa, IOWA

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.

AgencyKPI Secures Series A Funding from Insurance Industry Leaders

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Insurance, Software, Venture capital, Networks, Economy, Finance, Money, Insurance, Des Moines, Iowa

(Photo: Business Wire)

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  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Series A round of funding is led by EMC Insurance Companies of Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Two other insurance agency networks are also investing in AgencyKPI: Keystone Insurers Group of Northumberland, Pennsylvania, and Austin-based Combined Agents of America.
  • Im delighted our Board of Directors unanimously approved an additional investment in AgencyKPI to close out their Series A Funding initiative.
  • In 2019, the company emerged from stealth mode with $3 million in seed and strategic-round funding raised from insurance networks, carriers, independent agencies, and C-level executives in the insurance industry.

West Bancorporation, Inc. to Announce Quarterly Results, Hold Conference Call

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Friday, June 19, 2020
Des Moines metropolitan area, Geography of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, States of the United States, IOWA, U.S. Bancorp, Amegy Bank of Texas, Nevada State Bank

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the second quarter of 2020, on Thursday, July 23, 2020 before the markets open.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, June 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the second quarter of 2020, on Thursday, July 23, 2020 before the markets open.
  • The Company will discuss its results in a conference call scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Central Time on Friday, July 24, 2020.
  • West Bancorporation, Inc. is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Serving its customers since 1893, West Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc., is a community bank that focuses on lending, deposit services and trust services for consumers and small- to medium-sized businesses.