Des Moines metropolitan area

Deborah Baldwin Named FHLB Des Moines Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 18, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective May 18, Deborah Baldwin will become the new chief diversity and inclusion officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank).

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective May 18, Deborah Baldwin will become the new chief diversity and inclusion officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank).
  • In this role, Baldwin will oversee the Banks Office of Minority and Women Inclusion, as well as all diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • I am excited for Deb to join our team at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, said Kris Williams, president and chief executive officer, FHLB Des Moines.
  • 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.

Venerable Announces New Hire and Promotion

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 14, 2020

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Venerable today announced the appointment of Lee Barnard as Vice President and Senior Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Venerable today announced the appointment of Lee Barnard as Vice President and Senior Counsel.
  • Venerable is also announcing the promotion of Project Management Director, Brad Laskowski, to Vice President.
  • Laskowski has been with Venerable, and formerly with the legacy annuity business acquired from Voya Financial, Inc., for the last 5 years.
  • Venerable is a privately held company with business operations based in West Chester, Pennsylvania and Des Moines, Iowa.

Strategic America Earns Top Awards at International Competition

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 12, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic America, an integrated marketing firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa, was recognized with four Hermes Creative Awards.

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic America, an integrated marketing firm based in West Des Moines, Iowa, was recognized with four Hermes Creative Awards.
  • The international competition draws thousands of entries from around the world each year in a variety of categories.
  • Strategic America was recognized for client work in pro bono and integrated marketing.
  • Strategic America is a well-regarded member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and Association of National Advertisers (ANA).

Connecting Des Moines Students For Distance Learning

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 1, 2020

DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April.
  • "The methodical approach we're implementing in this partnership fills many gaps and puts in place a permanent, robust infrastructure to meet distance learning needs for Des Moines families today, and well into the future."
  • Des Moines Public Schools is Iowa's largest provider of public education, with more than 32,000 students from preschool through high school.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.

Connecting Des Moines Students For Distance Learning

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 1, 2020

DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April.

Key Points: 
  • DMPS distributed nearly 21,000 laptop computers to students throughout Des Moines during two weeks in mid-April.
  • "The methodical approach we're implementing in this partnership fills many gaps and puts in place a permanent, robust infrastructure to meet distance learning needs for Des Moines families today, and well into the future."
  • Des Moines Public Schools is Iowa's largest provider of public education, with more than 32,000 students from preschool through high school.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.

Simpson College Announces Honorees for Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact Presidents' Engaged Campus Awards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 23, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simpson College ( simpson.edu ) today announced the college's winners of the 2020 Iowa & MinnesotaCampus Compact Presidents' Engaged Campus Awards.

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Simpson College ( simpson.edu ) today announced the college's winners of the 2020 Iowa & MinnesotaCampus Compact Presidents' Engaged Campus Awards.
  • This year's awards included more than 100 honorees selected by 38 college and university presidents in Iowa and Minnesota.
  • Stadtlander embodies the characteristics of a servant leader through her deep and ongoing commitment to community engagement at Simpson College.
  • Simpson College is a private, liberal arts college located in Iowa with campuses in Indianola, West Des Moines and online.

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

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 20, 2020

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the first quarter of 2020, on Thursday, April 23, 2020 before the markets open.

Key Points: 
  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA) (the Company), parent company of West Bank, will report its results for the first quarter of 2020, on Thursday, April 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, April 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.

Kevin Larkin Named FHLB Des Moines Chief Information Officer

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 11, 2020

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective March 23, Kevin Larkin will become the new Chief Information Officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank).

Key Points: 
  • DES MOINES, Iowa, March 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective March 23, Kevin Larkin will become the new Chief Information Officer at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank).
  • Larkin has more than 25 years of professional experience and will oversee the Banks information technology (IT) and information security (IS) departments.
  • I am thrilled to have Kevin join the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, said Kris Williams, president and chief executive officer, FHLB Des Moines.
  • For additional information about FHLB Des Moines, please visit www.fhlbdm.com .

Sammons Financial Elevates Legal and Government Affairs Team

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 9, 2020

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons Financialhas named two employees to new roles on its Legal and Government Affairs team.

Key Points: 
  • WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, March 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sammons Financialhas named two employees to new roles on its Legal and Government Affairs team.
  • The new roles and responsibilities include:
    Kevin Mechtley is named vice president legal and director of government affairs.
  • Mechtley has more than 15 years of legal and government affairs experience, and prior to joining Sammons Financial in 2016, spent several years as in-house counsel and as a private practice attorney and insurance industry consultant.
  • Since joining Sammons Financial, Kevin has created, developed and grown our government affairs department in a complex and challenging financial services climate.

Tallo + Greater Des Moines Partnership to Help Iowa’s Future Workforce and Businesses Better Understand One Another

Retrieved on: 
Friday, February 28, 2020

In its latest effort to boost the regions economy, the Greater Des Moines Partnership is turning its attention to Iowas future workforce by partnering with Tallo , a digital platform and app that connects talent with opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • In its latest effort to boost the regions economy, the Greater Des Moines Partnership is turning its attention to Iowas future workforce by partnering with Tallo , a digital platform and app that connects talent with opportunities.
  • Tapping into Tallos user pool, the Greater Des Moines Partnership hopes to raise awareness of career opportunities with Greater Des Moines (DSM) employers and career preparation opportunities at higher education institutions.
  • DSM is experiencing momentum as a great place to live and work, and has a thriving business community, said Mary Bontrager, Executive Vice President of Talent Development at the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
  • The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa.