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Principal reports flat earnings

Principal Financial Group Inc. on Monday reported earnings of $218.9 million for the third quarter, compared with $219.1 million in the third quarter of 2009.

Principal reported net income available to common stockholders of $142.2 …

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Aviva announces increase in revenue

Aviva plc, the London-based parent company of Aviva USA, this morning reported third-quarter worldwide revenues of £35.9 billion, ($55.3 billion), a 5 percent increase from the third quarter of 2009.

West Des Moines-based Aviva USA’s …

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State’s leading indicators rise for 12th consecutive month

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose to 101 in September from 100.4 in August, with six out of the eight indicators contributing to the increase. The increase was the 12th consecutive monthly gain for the …

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Andringa, Radia named to Business Hall of Fame

Mary Vermeer Andringa, president and CEO of Pella-based Vermeer Corp., and Suku Radia, president and CEO of Bankers Trust Co., will be inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame at the Greater Des Moines …

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SBA accepting nominations for 2010 awards


The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting nominations for its 2011 National Small Business Week Awards.

Each year since 1963, the SBA’s Small Business Week Awards have recognized outstanding individuals from America’s small …

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West Des Moines chamber continues with strategic plan


The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and Development Connection are continuing the process of developing a strategic plan heading into 2011.

The chamber board of directors held a meeting Sept. 17, and the Development …

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Board presence


When it comes to serving on corporate boards, Ruth Harkin says she has been “very, very lucky.”

“In many cases, it’s a matter of getting into position to be lucky,” she told a group of …

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Living History Farms receives education grant

Living History Farms announced yesterday that it has received $20,000 from the Monsanto Fund to support education and outreach programs.

The programs are designed to educate children about the importance of farm and rural life. …

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Reynolds elected president of Variety

Stan W. Reynolds, vice president of Reynolds and Reynolds Inc. and immediate past president of Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa, has been elected president of Variety of the United States.

Reynolds has served …

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Meredith reports first-quarter growth

Des Moines-based Meredith Corp. reported a 40 percent increase in earnings and a 4 percent increase in revenues.

Meredith reported earnings per share of 56 cents per share and revenues of $344 million.

The company …