Archive for March 2011
Hollingsworth named First American Bank Des Moines president
First American Bank has appointed John Hollingsworth as president of First American Bank Des Moines. He has 25 years of experience in commercial banking with a background in credit administration and business development. He most …
Read MorePoll: Public more concerned about unemployment than deficits
Americans reject Republican efforts to curb bargaining rights of unions whose power they say is dwarfed by corporations, a Bloomberg national poll finds. As battles rage between state workers and Republican governors in Wisconsin and …
Read MoreCanstruction event scheduled for March 26
The Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold its 15th annual Central Iowa Canstruction charity event on March 26 in the Capital Square atrium. The competition challenges local architects, design professionals, engineers …
Read MoreFed policy murky amid Mideast turmoil
Surging oil prices are deepening a split inside the Federal Reserve, blurring the likely direction of monetary policy and probably making next week’s policy meeting all the more contentious, Reuters reported.
The sharp increase in …
Read MoreSenate may delay debit-card swipe fee cap
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is drafting legislation to delay debit-card “swipe” fee rules that banks say would cost them billions of dollars, Bloomberg reported.
Sens. Jon Tester of Montana and Tom Carper of …
Read MoreING readies for sale of U.S. online banking division
ING Groep NV is preparing to sell its U.S. online banking division to meet European Union conditions for the firm’s bailout, Bloomberg reported. The Dutch financial services company had agreed to sell ING Direct USA, …
Read MoreJustice Department to appeal Florida health reform ruling
The U.S. Justice Department said in a court filing Tuesday that it will appeal a federal judge’s Jan. 31 ruling striking down President Barack Obama’s health-care reform legislation. Federal lawyers filed a notice of appeal …
Read MoreRISE grants support Johnston, Polk City projects
The Iowa Transportation Commission on Tuesday approved an amended Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) grant application submitted by the city of Johnston. An additional $1.38 million was approved for a total award of up to …
Read MoreBranstad appoints Transportation 2020 commission
Gov. Terry Branstad on Tuesday appointed 12 individuals to the Governor’s Transportation 2020 Citizen Advisory Commission. The commission will provide input into the finalization of a study of road use tax revenue that could shape …
Read MoreExecutive Women International offers scholarships
The Des Moines Chapter of Executive Women International announced that it will provide up to four scholarship grants totaling $4,000 through its Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) program. The program is designed to provide …
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