Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ameritas announces newly elected officers

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Friday, March 25, 2022
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LINCOLN, Neb., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.

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  • LINCOLN, Neb., March 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces the following officer elections.
  • Ameritas President and Chief Executive Officer Bill Lester announces officer elections.
  • Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York.
  • Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through affiliate Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC.

Self-storage, Multi-family Investors Adding Jellystone Park Franchises

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021
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Investors from the multi-family, mobile home and self-storage industries are among those discovering Jellystone Park and the growing family camping/RV business.

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  • Investors from the multi-family, mobile home and self-storage industries are among those discovering Jellystone Park and the growing family camping/RV business.
  • Acquisition and expansion of existing Jellystone Park campgrounds near Cedar Rapids, Iowa; north of St. Louis, Missouri; in Delaware Beaches, Delaware; and near Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Conversion of independent campgrounds to the Jellystone Park brand in Cape Cod, Massachusetts; in northern Pennsylvania; and near St. Louis, Missouri.
  • His strategy includes acquiring existing Jellystone Park locations and converting independent campgrounds to the Jellystone Park brand, then quickly expanding attractions, activities and accommodations.

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2021 Second Quarter Earnings Call

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Friday, July 9, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2021 second quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on August 4, 2021.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2021 second quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on August 4, 2021.
  • An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central time on that date to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2021 second quarter results.
  • The event will be archived and available for digital replay through August 18, 2021.
  • A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

Perfect Game Cares Foundation Issues Grant to Help South Atlanta Youth Play Summer Baseball & Softball

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Perfect Game Cares Foundation today announced that Slater Elementary School in South Atlanta is the first grant recipient of its new Grow the Game Fund.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Perfect Game Cares Foundation today announced that Slater Elementary School in South Atlanta is the first grant recipient of its new Grow the Game Fund.
  • Our Grow the Game Fund was created specifically to provide needed resources to kids such as the Slater children," said Perfect Game Cares Foundation Executive Director, Jennifer Ford.
  • The Perfect Game Cares Foundation, Inc. began in 2003 as The PG Foundation, Inc., when PG Founder and President Jerry Ford decided that the success of Perfect Game created a platform to give back.
  • In 2018, the Foundation expanded its footprint to become the Perfect Game Cares Foundation with its largest initiative to dateempowering and supporting America's underserved youth.

QCR Holdings, Inc. Elects Marie Ziegler as Board Chair; Announces a Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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MOLINE, Ill., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) today announced Marie Z. Ziegler, a member of the Board of Directors since 2008, was elected Chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) today announced Marie Z. Ziegler, a member of the Board of Directors since 2008, was elected Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Ziegler replaces former Chair Patrick S. Baird, who will remain on the Board.
  • Additionally, on May 19, 2021, the Companys Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.06 per share payable on July 7, 2021, to holders of common stock of the Company of record on June 18, 2021.
  • Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.

Ideal Chosen by Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden, a Leading John Deere Dealership, as Their Dealership Management System

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Monday, May 24, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ideal Computer Systems, a leading industry-specific dealership software vendor in North America, is happy to announce that Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden haschosen Ideal as their dealership management system.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Ideal Computer Systems, a leading industry-specific dealership software vendor in North America, is happy to announce that Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden haschosen Ideal as their dealership management system.
  • Ideal is excited to partner with Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden in the continued growth and development of their business.
  • Before choosing Ideal, Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden operated with two different management systems.
  • After their team looked at HBS, CDK, and Ideal, Scruggs Farm, Lawn & Garden learned Ideal was the only one that could service all their requirements.

Chad LaGrange Joins CRST as Chief Commercial Officer

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc, one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States, has named Chad LaGrange Chief Commercial Officer.\nLaGrange brings 20 years of commercial and customer service leadership experience to CRST.

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  • b'CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc, one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States, has named Chad LaGrange Chief Commercial Officer.\nLaGrange brings 20 years of commercial and customer service leadership experience to CRST.
  • "He has a career full of building teams and delivering record breaking business growth by leveraging marketing analytics and the talent of his teams.
  • "\nAbout CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc.\nCedar Rapids, Iowabased CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. is one of the largest privately held transportation companies in the United States.
  • CRST provides a broad array of transportation solutions, including team expedited, flatbed, dedicated services, truckload capacity solutions, transportation management, high-value product white-glove services and big and bulky home delivery and installation.

QCR Holdings, Inc. Named Top 50 Community Bank by S&P Global

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Monday, April 19, 2021
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b'MOLINE, Ill., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) was recently named one of the Top 50 Best-Performing Community Banks of 2020 with assets between $3B and $10B by S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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  • b'MOLINE, Ill., April 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) was recently named one of the Top 50 Best-Performing Community Banks of 2020 with assets between $3B and $10B by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe built our business on strong relationships and our performance is a true reflection of that.
  • Quad City Bank & Trust Company, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, commenced operations in 1994, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, commenced operations in 2001, Community State Bank, based in Ankeny, Iowa, was acquired by the Company in 2016, and SFC Bank, based in Springfield, Missouri, was acquired by the Company in 2018.
  • Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2021 First Quarter Earnings Call

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Thursday, April 8, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2021 first quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on May 5, 2021.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2021 first quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on May 5, 2021.
  • An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central time on that date to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2021 first quarter results.
  • The event will be archived and available for digital replay through May 19, 2021.
  • A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

Perfect Game Hosts Two-Day Celebration to Recognize the Official Opening of Historic and Recently-Renovated Baseball/Softball Complex in East Cobb, GA

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today and tomorrow, Perfect Game President Jerry Ford will be in East Cobb, GA, to preside over a two-day celebration to recognize the official opening of the historic and recently-renovated baseball/softball complex in East Cobb, GA.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today and tomorrow, Perfect Game President Jerry Ford will be in East Cobb, GA, to preside over a two-day celebration to recognize the official opening of the historic and recently-renovated baseball/softball complex in East Cobb, GA.
  • Perfect Game - Official Opening of Historic and Recently-Renovated Baseball/Softball Complex in East Cobb, GA
    In June of 2020, Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service and operators of The Perfect Game Cares Foundation, signed a long-term agreement with East Cobb Baseball, designating the complex as the future home of Perfect Game's activities in Georgia.
  • As part of the agreement, the entire East Cobb Baseball Complex has been renovated, including the installation of brand-new synthetic turf.
  • To date, more than 1,400 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball.