Taking a breather from economic tinkering

Central bankers are taking a break rather than hitting the brake, Bloomberg said.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and their counterparts at the Bank of England and Bank of …

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Nyemaster firm receives Patriot Award

The Nyemaster Goode law firm has been selected to receive the Patriot Award from the National Committee of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. Nyemaster …

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American Equity, Marsh receive Stevie Awards

Two Greater Des Moines-based companies recently received a Stevie Award for Sales & Customer Service, an international competition judged by industry peers. American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. received a bronze award for Innovation in …

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Principal Funds receives two awards

Principal Funds receives two awards Principal Funds received two 2011 Lipper Fund Awards for consistent multiyear performance for the Principal MidCap Blend Fund; Institutional. The fund was named the best multi-cap core fund for the…Read More

North Central Bancshares reports earnings

North Central Bancshares reports earnings  North Central Bancshares Inc., the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa, announced a net income of $2.6 million, or $1.53 per share, for 2011. This was an…Read More