Those of you who follow KCCI’s editorials know we sometimes use this forum to recognize community leaders who’ve made a real difference. This week, we turn our focus to Dan Houston, who recently retired from Principal Financial Group after more than four decades of service, most recently as chairman and CEO.

Every once in a while, someone comes along who reminds us what leadership really looks like. For over 40 years, that’s exactly what Dan has done.

A proud Iowa State graduate, Dan joined Principal with one simple goal — to make a difference in people’s lives. He probably didn’t imagine then that he’d go on to shape not just a company, but an entire industry. From his early days in sales to leading Principal’s retirement division — and eventually the entire organization — Dan’s focus n

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