Des Moines, Iowa

TEGNA Names David Loving President and General Manager at WOI in Des Moines

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced David C. Loving has been appointed president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNAs ABC and CW affiliates in Des Moines, Iowa effective March 2, 2020.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced David C. Loving has been appointed president and general manager at WOI and KCWI, TEGNAs ABC and CW affiliates in Des Moines, Iowa effective March 2, 2020.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200220005620/en/
    David Loving Named President and General Manager at TEGNA's WOI in Des Moines (Photo: Business Wire)
    Prior to joining WOI, Loving spent 21 years at Univision, most recently as president and general manager of Univisions Houston, Texas operations from 2010-2019, which included oversight of television stations KXLN and KFTH, four radio stations and multiple digital properties.
  • During his tenure at Univision, he also held senior management roles in the Austin, San Antonio and San Francisco markets.
  • He and his wife Patty will be relocating to Des Moines from their current home in the Houston area.

Kemin Names Lauren Burt Head of Worldwide Communications

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Friday, February 14, 2020
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Burt joined Kemin in 2016 as Worldwide Communications Manager.

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  • Burt joined Kemin in 2016 as Worldwide Communications Manager.
  • "When Lauren joined the company, she brought expertise in corporate communications and public relations disciplines we had identified within Kemin that needed strategic focus and dedication," said Dr. Chris Nelson, President and CEO, Kemin Industries.
  • In this newly created position, Burt will lead worldwide corporate communications for all global internal and external communications at Kemin.
  • Prior to joining Kemin, Burt was Manager of Corporate Communications at Meredith Corporation and Director of Media & Marketing for the Greater Des Moines Partnership.

Global Insurance Accelerator and State of Iowa Collaborate to Improve Insurance

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Iowa Insurance Division recently met with the 2020 cohort of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) , which includes eight InsurTech startups working to improve insurance through the accelerators annual 100-day program.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Iowa Insurance Division recently met with the 2020 cohort of the Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) , which includes eight InsurTech startups working to improve insurance through the accelerators annual 100-day program.
  • The State of Iowa, long noted for creating a regulatory environment which favors responsible innovation, is home to more than 200 insurance companies, with over 80 located in Des Moines, home to the GIA.
  • The long-standing collaboration between the Iowa Insurance Division and the GIA helps produce stronger InsurTech companies and solutions with track records of success.
  • The Global Insurance Accelerator (GIA) promotes innovation in the insurance industry through a mentor-driven, 100-day accelerator program for InsurTech companies.

Cristina Kuhn Named Des Moines Office Head

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that it has named Public Finance Partner Cristina (Cris) Kuhn as head of the Firms Des Moines office effective January 1, 2020, upon the retirement of Public Finance Partner David (Dave) Claypool.

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  • International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP is pleased to announce that it has named Public Finance Partner Cristina (Cris) Kuhn as head of the Firms Des Moines office effective January 1, 2020, upon the retirement of Public Finance Partner David (Dave) Claypool.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200204005887/en/
    Dorsey & Whitney has named Public Finance Partner Cristina (Cris) Kuhn as head of the Firms Des Moines office effective January 1, 2020.
  • Dorseys Des Moines office takes pride in delivering the very best in service as a local law firm, while also tapping into the Firms national and international resources.
  • I would like to thank David Claypool for serving as the Office Head and I am pleased to welcome Cris as the new Head of our Des Moines office, noted Dorsey Managing Partner Bill Stoeri.

Simpson College Welcomes Australians to Campus to Experience Iowa Caucuses

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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The students traveled to the U.S. to experience the first vote of 2020 at the Iowa caucuses.

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  • The students traveled to the U.S. to experience the first vote of 2020 at the Iowa caucuses.
  • The Australians arrived on Jan. 20 and will remain on campus through the caucuses on Feb. 3.
  • "Simpson College is committed to educating and informing our campus and greater Des Moines community about not only Iowa, but international politics," said Jay Wilkinson, Simpson's director of international education.
  • Simpson College is located in Indianola, Iowa, a short drive from Iowa's capital city of Des Moines.

Sammons Financial Expands Human Resources Leadership

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons FinancialSM has named two long-term human resources professionals to new leadership roles within its Human Resources department.

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  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons FinancialSM has named two long-term human resources professionals to new leadership roles within its Human Resources department.
  • In addition, Knudtson will continue as the HR business partner for the Sammons Institutional Group, Sammons Independent Annuity Group, Sammons Life Group, and Sammons Corporate Markets Group business units.
  • In this position, Tieszen will lead compensation, employee benefits and performance management, employee relations and human resources compliance.
  • Prior to joining Sammons Financial, Knudtson held roles in global leadership development and coaching at Principal Financial Group, Corteva Agriscience (formerly known as DuPont Pioneer) and ING Americas, all located in the Des Moines area.

Meredith To Report Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter Results February 6

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today it will report its fiscal 2020 second quarter and first half results on Thursday, February 6, 2020.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com ) announced today it will report its fiscal 2020 second quarter and first half results on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
  • Meredith will host a conference call on that day at 8:30 AM EST.
  • Meredith will distribute an earnings release prior to the call.
  • To listen to the call live, visit Meredith's Investor Relations section at www.meredith.com prior to the start.

Summit Homes® Announces Expansion to Des Moines, Iowa

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Homes , a member of Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, officiallyannounced the expansion of operations into the Des Moines, Iowa area, and the hiring of Jason Evans as the Des Moines Division Manager.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Homes , a member of Clayton Properties Group, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, officiallyannounced the expansion of operations into the Des Moines, Iowa area, and the hiring of Jason Evans as the Des Moines Division Manager.
  • Summit Homes focuses on delivering a personalized, customer-centric, home building experience creating high-quality, innovative homes.
  • We are thrilled to have Jason Evans on our team to lead the expansion efforts," says Zalman Kohen, COO for Summit Homes.
  • Jason Evans, previously of Grayhawk Homes of Iowa, has joined the Summit Team and will lead operations as the Division Manager.

Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces 2020 Strategic Priorities, Board Members

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
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GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.

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  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.
  • We will continue to focus on Greater Des Moines' opportunities that will maximize our momentum as we move into 2020."
  • See the full list of the 2020 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors and Executive Board.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.

Greater Des Moines Partnership Announces 2020 Strategic Priorities, Board Members

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Des Moines, Iowa, Geography of Iowa, Des Moines metropolitan area, Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, Iowa Events Center, IOWA, Downtown Des Moines

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.

Key Points: 
  • GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2020 Strategic Priorities and shared its 2019 accomplishments at the 131st Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.
  • We will continue to focus on Greater Des Moines' opportunities that will maximize our momentum as we move into 2020."
  • See the full list of the 2020 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors and Executive Board.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.