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Iowa credit unions post double-digit loan gains

Iowa credit unions experienced strong loan and membership growth in the first half of 2015, according to data posted by the Iowa Credit Union League.


Loan growth of 12.6 percent resulted $3.3 billion in loan originations as…
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Event Oct.15: SBA sets financing forum in Ankeny

The U.S. Small Business Administration plans a free financing forum for businesses, including startups, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce, 210 S. Ankeny Blvd. Speakers will detail …

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A quick look at where we stash our cash in Greater Des Moines

Four banks with operations in Greater Des Moines hold 53 percent of the $16 billion that individuals and businesses had on deposit at the end of the second quarter, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance …

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West Bank is a ‘Sm-All Star’ for fourth year in a row

West Bancorporation Inc. continues to be a darling of investment banking firm Sandler O’Neill + Partners LP, and it’s all about performance. The West Des Moines-based parent of West Bank has been included for the …

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Report: Least indebted students more often default

Iowa community college students who borrow the least amount of money are the most likely to default, according to a new study released today by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT).


The report, “A Closer…
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Meta Financial to raise $5.7 million with private placement

Meta Financial Group Inc. today announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement in which it will sell an aggregate of 135,625 shares of common stock for approximately $5.7 million to Brookside Equity Partners …

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Principal’s “Eddie” cartoon mascot to retire; new campaign planned

The Principal Financial Group is bidding a fond farewell to the illustrated star of its decade-long marketing campaign. Eddie, the “every man” cartoon character at the center of The Principal’s advertising since 2005, officially retires…
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Voya Financial commits to 100% renewable energy

Voya Financial Inc. announced today that it has joined the RE100, a global list of prominent companies that have pledged to source 100 percent of their electricity from renewable energy in an effort to reduce…
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Retired Hampton banker Davis receives Leach Award

The Iowa Bankers Association recently presented Brad Davis with the James A. Leach Leadership Award at the IBA Annual Convention for significant, lifelong contributions to Iowa communities. Davis joined Hampton State Bank in 1980 and …

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Van Meter Inc. recognized for employee financial security

Van Meter Inc. received an honorable mention in Principal Financial Group Inc.’s annual ranking of best companies for employee financial security. Principal, in partnership with Inc. magazine, annually recognizes the Principal 10 Best Companies for Employee …