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    CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	ARS
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    CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20221231
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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230428
    EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20230428

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    		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
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    		CITY:			WEST DEMOINES
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    		BUSINESS PHONE:		5152210002

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    		CITY:			WEST DES MOINES
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