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Altoona hires new city administrator

John Harrenstein, city administrator in North Mankato, Minn., for the past nine years, has been hired as Altoona’s city administrator. Harrenstein replaces longtime Altoona city administrator Jeff Mark, who retired recently. Harrenstein, who grew up …

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Young named CFO of F&G

Des Moines-based life and annuity company F&G announced it has appointed Wendy JB Young as chief financial officer. Most recently, Young was chief risk officer for F&G, where she has worked since 2000. “Wendy brings extensive industry experience and …

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Holmes Murphy names Deibele enterprise sales leader

Holmes Murphy has promoted Brooks Deibele to enterprise sales leader, Employee Benefits. Deibele previously held the position of regional market leader for the company’s Minneapolis employee benefits team. He is well known across the insurance …

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New leaders hired for Ingersoll, Grand avenues group

The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand have hired new leaders: Lauren Kollauf is the nonprofit group’s new executive director, and Kjersten Walker is its new urban recreation district executive director. Kollauf replaces Kris Maggard, who …

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Bankers Trust announces commercial lending leadership changes

Bankers Trust has announced leadership updates within the bank’s Commercial Lending division. Mike Wilson (upper photo), chief lending officer, will retire at the end of the month, after five years with the bank and more than 30 …

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Partnership names director of inclusive business strategies

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has created a new role to help minority businesses grow. Juan Pablo Sanchez was named this week as the Partnership’s director of inclusive business strategies. According to a news release, …

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Keeler, Harrop depart from top roles at MercyOne Central Iowa

MercyOne Central Iowa’s top two leaders are stepping down, the Des Moines Register reported. Karl Keeler, who was president, and Phil Harrop, who was interim chief operating officer, “will be leaving the MercyOne system to pursue other …

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Partnership names new VP of economic development

The Greater Des Moines Partnership has named a new executive vice president of economic development. Mike Swesey was named Thursday to fill the position previously held by Brian Crowe. According to a news release, Swesey …

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Littlefield to lead Principal’s retirement savings business; Schaff to retire

Principal Financial Group announced that Chris Littlefield has been named president of its Retirement and Income Solutions business, effective April 1. This follows the decision of Renee Schaaf, current president of RIS, to retire after more than 41 years …

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ViClarity promotes Darron Dunn to chief services officer

ViClarity, a provider of government, risk and compliance technology and services, has announced the promotion of Darron Dunn to chief services officer. In his new role Dunn will lead the strategy and operational management of …