Diamond V, a health and nutrition company based in Cedar Rapids, celebrated its 70th anniversary and the opening of a new global headquarters on Aug. 23, 2012.
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- Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.
- Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett spoke about flood recovery and Diamond V’s choice to stay in town after being flooded.
- People in attendance included representatives from China, current and former Diamond V employees, as well as local government and business leaders.
- A joke about budget shortfalls prompted a laugh from Diamond V CEO John Bloomhall.
- Diamond V CEO John Bloomhall adressing the crowd.
- Diamond V CEO John Bloomhall adressing the crowd.
- A large crowd gathered at Diamond V’s new global headquarters, in Southwest Cedar Rapids, to celebrate the company’s 70th anniversary.
- Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad was one of the notable civic leaders in attendance.
