Cole McClelland, vice president and senior commercial real estate relationship manager at Bankers Trust Co., has been named to Independent Banker magazine’s 2026 40 Under 40 Emerging Community Bank Leaders list, which recognizes innovative and community-focused banking professionals under age 40 across the country. “Through his experience, Cole understands how his role in banking can…

The World Food Prize Foundation announced that Iowa native Ken DeYoung will receive the 2026 Robert D. Ray Iowa SHARES Humanitarian Award for his global efforts to combat hunger and support vulnerable communities through his co-founding and leadership of GoServ Global. The award recognizes Iowans demonstrating exceptional service to vulnerable populations. DeYoung, a farmer and…

Two Rivers Bank & Trust will officially become First Mid Bank & Trust on Monday, June 15 the banks announced. Two Rivers’ banks will close Friday and reopen Monday as First Mid banking centers, after the acquisition in March of Two Rivers Financial Group, Two Rivers Bank’s parent company. Two Rivers customers have been mailed…

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% to 108.3 in April from 108.1 in March. The monthly diffusion index increased to 87.5 in April from 68.8 in March. Meanwhile, the Iowa nonfarm employment coincident index recorded a 0.07% decrease in April and has declined in 19 of the last 20 months. The index was constructed…

Des Moines Public Schools is holding the first four Reimagining Education groundbreaking ceremonies today and Tuesday to mark the start of construction on projects funded by the $285 million bond referendum approved by voters last fall. The events today are at Brody Middle School and McCombs Middle School at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, events will be…

The Iowa Medical Society has introduced the Iowa Health Care Job Board, an initiative that stems from recommendations developed through the physician workforce program Operation IOWA. According to a news release, the job board is a statewide platform aimed at helping health systems, clinics and private practices attract talent across a wide range of roles,…