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Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results, Declares Dividend
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Third Quarter 2024 Highlights Net income of $204 million Voluntary community and housing contributions of $40 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments of $23 million Advances totaled...

Mobile Barbering Gives Des Moines Man a Path Around Disability
For Jake Sahr, the solution to problems with standing for long periods was to get more mobile – in a big way. Sahr, whose cerebral palsy creates frequent difficulties with tight, weak, and spastic muscles in his legs, was working in health care...

HBT Financial, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
First Quarter Highlights Net income of $19.1 million, or $0.60 per diluted share; return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.54%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 13.95%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”)(1) of...

Iowa Workforce Development Works with U.S. Attorney's Office to Complete Fraud Case
The U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Iowa, recently announced the sentencing of a man who was convicted of Wire Fraud and Identity Theft Charges related to unemployment insurance. Iowa Workforce Development's Integrity Bureau worked...

Iowa students and educators gather alongside state leaders for STEM Day at the Capitol
On Monday, March 3, students and teachers from across Iowa’s six STEM regions came together in the State Capitol rotunda to share the exciting things happening in STEM education in Iowa schools with state leaders and lawmakers. STEM Day at the...

A New Book For Young Professionals Teaches Effective Strategies for Administrative Leadership in Any Industry With Research, Experience, and Practical Insight
Charleston, SC, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- If Gale A. Buchanan’s decades-long career in administrative roles with the Land-Grant University System, the National Guard, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture taught him anything, it was what...

Secretary Naig Awards 33 Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants
Value-added grants help farmers and small businesses expand and diversify the availability of Iowa grown, Iowa raised, and Iowa made food, beverages, and ag products ALGONA, Iowa (April 22, 2025) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, IEDA Led Trade Mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala
DES MOINES (Feb. 24) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and a 13-member delegation have just returned from a trade mission to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The mission, coordinated by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), included...

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Rogers Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Opening Ceremony and Announces Food Bank Donation
Ruth's Chris commemorates new Rogers location opening with Chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony and $6,000 check presentation to Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. ROGERS, AR, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ruth's Chris Steak House,...

FHLB Des Moines Awards $100.3 Million for 55 Affordable Housing Initiatives
DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) is pleased to announce that more than $100 million will be awarded to 55 affordable housing initiatives in its district. The grant awards...

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
IOWA CITY, Iowa, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (“MidWestOne” or the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank, today announced that its first quarter 2025 financial results will be released...

Dr. Celina Peerman offers leadership insights to assist readers in achieving more with less and managing personalities
Dr. Celina Peerman offers leadership insights to help her readers navigate tough decisions, build trust through courageous conversations. WAVERLY, IA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Celina Peerman, author of 49...

The Ensign Group Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results; Raises Annual Earnings and Revenue Guidance
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), the parent company of the Ensign(TM) group of companies, which provide post-acute healthcare services and invest in the long-term healthcare...

Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans to Protect their 23andMe Data as Company Goes Bankrupt
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warns Iowans who have used 23andMe, a genetic testing company that tracks ancestry, to protect their data as the company faces bankruptcy. The company announced that it will sell “substantially...

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2025
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. Three months ended June 30, 2025: Operating Revenue of $210.4...

Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners
NEBRASKA, April 9 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, 402-580-9495 Dan Curran, NBDC, 402-416-5743 Governor Pillen and the Nebraska Business Development Center Recognize Business Award Winners LINCOLN, NE – Tuesday, Governor Jim Pillen congratulated...

SunHydrogen Appoints Dr. Syed Mubeen as Chief Technology Officer and Hans-Peter Klein as Business Operations Director
Coralville, IA, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunHydrogen, Inc. (OTC: HYSR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Syed Mubeen to the position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and the appointment of Hans-Peter Klein as Business...

Tech Hub LIVE 2025 Celebrates 5th Year, Sold-Out Expo Hall, Premier Sponsors, and Industry Innovation
Agri-Access and Greater Des Moines Partnership Lead a Powerful Lineup of Sponsors and Exhibitors WILLOUGHBY, OH, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With just one week until the ag tech industry gathers in Des Moines for the fifth...

Donegal Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2025 Results
MARIETTA, Pa., July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ: DGICA) and (NASDAQ: DGICB) today reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025. Significant Items for Second Quarter of 2025 (all...

TravelingWiki Profiled for Third Time on Iowa ABC News During Co-Hosting of Iowa Wild Autism Awareness Pro Hockey
TravelingWiki has now been involved w Autism Awareness Pro Sports w Iowa Wild, Akron Rubber Ducks and Pittsburgh Pirates (incl. food collection at Iowa Cubs). DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TravelingWiki has...