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MidAmerican Energy Runs Six Coal Plants in Iowa

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MidAmerican Energy recently released a news statement claiming to have served Iowans with 100% renewable energy in 2022. The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.

Key Points: 
  • The news release did not mention the six coal plants that MidAmerican Energy owns and operates in Iowa.
  • "MidAmerican Energy uses convenient math to make Iowans believe their energy is 100% renewable," said Karin Stein, Iowa Coordinator for Moms Clean Air Force.
  • "MidAmerican is still selling almost 40% of their energy generation to other utilities, energy coming from coal plants operating within Iowa.
  • Coal ash waste accumulates every day in Iowa as coal plants continue to burn coal.

Omaha National Appoints Dale Mackel Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Omaha National Group, Inc. (“Omaha National”) a leading tech-enabled provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today announced the appointment of Dale Mackel to Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Omaha National Group, Inc. (“Omaha National”) a leading tech-enabled provider of workers’ compensation insurance, today announced the appointment of Dale Mackel to Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230301005058/en/
    Omaha National CFO Dale Mackel (Photo: Business Wire)
    “As we continue to grow our premium volume and develop as a full-stack carrier, we’re very pleased to welcome Dale to our team.
  • Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Coventry Health Care of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota.
  • Bryan Connolly, who had previously served as Chief Financial Officer has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, leading underwriting, operations, IT infrastructure, and other key functions.