Archive for September 2018
Gibson named CEO at Community State Bank
Kurt Gibson, president and director at Community State Bank since 2017, has been named chief executive officer, succeeding Ron Nagel, who will take and advisory role working with the bank and clients on a part-time …
Read MoreWells Fargo providing $4.7M in down payment grants for qualifying home buyers in Polk County
Wells Fargo & Co., along with a local and a national housing organization, unveiled a $4.7 million mortgage assistance program today that could help 250 Polk County residents become homeowners.
Called NeighborhoodLIFT, the program provides …
Wellmark Foundation donates $500,000 for Food Bank’s volunteer center
The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $500,000 grant for the renovation of the Food Bank of Iowa’s volunteer center. The newly completed Wellmark Foundation Volunteer Center will provide a safe, comfortable environment for adults and …
Read MoreIs Your Portfolio Aligned with Your Purpose and Plans?
BY KENT KRAMER, CFP®, AIF®, Chief Investment Officer, Foster Group
How might smart investors target the risk and return of their investment portfolio to meet the unique aspects of their total financial plans and goals?
Financial …
Read MoreIowa Finance Authority names HousingIowa award winners
Projects, programs and an individual have received HousingIowa Awards for advancing affordable housing development in the state. The city of Davenport received the single-family development award for Riverview on 6th, the city’s first urban subdivision; …
Read MoreHubbell brings an old office building to life
In its day, the four-story building…Read More
Oct. 25: 15th Annual Glanton Dinner
Host: Des Moines University
About: Join us again as part of our dedicated group of Glanton donors. Help us continue to fuel the positive ripple effect that a small group of individuals began 15 years …
Donation makes new pool possible at 4-H camp in Madrid
A major contribution from a Webster City couple will jump-start construction of a new outdoor pool at Clover Woods Camp and Retreat Center near Madrid. Dean and Adele Bowden of Webster City were the lead …
Read MoreFarmers more optimistic after aid
Farmers are more optimistic after the federal government announced aid to offset tariff-related losses, but they still weren’t as positive as they were in May and June, according to a Purdue University survey, Successful Farming …
Read MorePixar employee to present on STEM and animation at ISU
Danielle Feinberg, Pixar Animation Studio’s director of photography for lighting, is bringing her experience on movies like “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2” and “Finding Nemo” to Iowa State University’s campus on Thursday with her …
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