Archive for September 2012
Wells Fargo website target of cyberattack
Wells Fargo & Co on Tuesday became the latest bank to suffer problems with its website amid heightened concerns about cyber attacks against U.S. financial institutions, Reuters reported.
The fourth-largest U.S. bank by assets confirmed that some …
Read MoreRetailers to get a treat this Halloween
A National Retail Federation survey predicts consumers will spend up to $8 billion this Halloween, Reuters reported.
The average person will spend $79.82 on decorations, candy and costumes this year, up from $72.31 last year. Halloween is …
Read MoreNational mortgage activity picked up last week
Applications for home mortgages rose last week as interest rates dropped to record lows in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s latest stimulus efforts, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.
Reuters reported that mortgage application activity, …
Read MorePappajohn to announce winner of business plan contest
Winners will be announced Sept. 27 for the John Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan competition.
Three businesses will win cash prizes for submitting their plans for consideration. First prize will win $25,000, second will win $15,000 …
Read MoreWhat’s sustainable about a Big Mac?
With a $2 billion global energy bill last year, McDonald’s Corp. is looking for ways to cut costs while being more environmentally aware, Bloomberg reported.
McDonald’s Vice President of Sustainability Bob Langert said the changes …
Read MoreIowa meeting will address regulation in the alcohol industry
The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Commission will host a symposium Nov. 13-14 at the Sioux City Convention Center to discuss the role of the three-tier regulatory framework in the alcohol marketplace.
Registration is $30. For more …
Help someone dress for success in Des Moines
Dress for Success Des Moines is sponsoring a fundraiser called One Night, One Mission on Oct. 11.
Almost 30 hostesses in Greater Des Moines will participate in simultaneous soirees at their homes or select venues, …
Read MoreISU biorenewables center gets more money
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has expanded funding for the Engineering Research Center for Biorenewable Chemicals at Iowa State University.
The science foundation will give the center $12 million over the next three years. That …
Read MoreUN secretary-general to speak at World Food Prize ceremony
H.E. Ban Ki-moon, secretary-general of the United Nations, will address the World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony on Oct. 18, the World Food Prize announced today.
The event coincides with the UN World Food Day …
Read MoreUnderwood named Guthrie County State Bank president
Mike Underwood has been promoted to president of Guthrie County State Bank. Underwood joined the bank in 2005 and most recently served as chief financial officer and executive vice president.
He replaces Barry Monaghan, who …
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