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GreenState Credit Union appoints Todd Fanning interim CEO

GreenState Credit Union announced Monday that Todd Fanning, the company’s chief financial officer, has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately. Fanning succeeds Jeff Disterhoft, who retired from the company.

Fanning joined GreenState in 2012 as …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 12, 2023
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UpLift to host second viewing of ‘Raising the Floor’ documentary

After a successful turnout for a showing of the documentary “Raising the Floor” on Sept. 5, UpLift – the Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot will offer a second viewing beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 11, 2023
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Principal hires George Maris as chief investment officer, global head of equities

Principal Asset Management announced that George Maris is joining the firm as chief investment officer and global head of equities. In the role, he’ll take on leadership responsibilities across the equities’ platform, including managing 126 …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 6, 2023
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Veridian Credit Union to host Community Shred Day in three Iowa communities

Veridian Credit Union will provide mobile shred trucks in three communities across Iowa this fall for Community Shred Day. Each event is free and open to the public to promote the importance of shredding unwanted, …
By Business Record Staff | Sep 6, 2023
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UpLift Basic Income Pilot to hold first community conversation Tuesday

A series of community conversations to discuss the UpLift Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot and next steps in addressing needs of low-income families will kick off at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at the Varsity Cinema …
By Chris Conetzkey | Sep 1, 2023
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A Closer Look: Julie Iskow

Julie Iskow, who describes herself as being “born, raised, educated and employed” in the San Francisco Bay Area, has traded Silicon Valley for more time in the Silicon Prairie since joining Ames-based Workiva in 2019.…
By Sarah Diehn | Aug 25, 2023
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Ames credit union partners to expand investment, retirement services

First Community Trust, a nationally chartered trust company headquartered in Dubuque, is partnering with Ames-based River Valley Credit Union to offer trust services, investment management and retirement services to more Iowans. First Community Trust services …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 23, 2023

Deere reports third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion

Deere & Co. on Friday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $2.98 billion. The Moline, Ill.-based company also said it had a profit of $10.20 on a per-share basis. Deere reported a net income of $2.86 …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 18, 2023
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Affinity Credit Union names new chief financial officer

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Affinity Credit Union has hired Carmen Wooley as the company’s new chief financial officer. Wooley has nearly nine years of experience in the credit union industry. She began her career with the Affiliates …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 16, 2023
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Principal survey finds businesses growing, while employees show less confidence

The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index survey shows a disparity between U.S. employers and their employees in financial health and well-being.

While both employers’ and employees’ top concerns included rising costs and macroeconomic challenges, employers …
By Business Record Staff | Aug 9, 2023
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