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As mutual funds have become the primary mode of investing for a large segment of the U.S. population, shareholder advocates have argued that investors aren’t getting the full story from their funds about the actual …

On Dec. 3, Brooklyn, Iowa, dairy farmer Craig Lang drew thunderous applause from hundreds of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation members at the organization’s 85th annual meeting, telling them their way of life was under assault.…

When Surasee Rodari applied for his first job in the United States, the job interviewer told him, “There is no way someone like you could work here.” Rodari, who works for Bankers Trust Co. and …

On Valentine’s Day, more than 100 couples are expected to gather on the dazzling fourth floor of the Temple for Performing Arts for an evening of romantic music and rich food.

Called “Love Notes,” the …

Steve Logsdon, owner of Basil Prosperi Bakery, announced last week plans to open a second, more upscale restaurant and bar in the East Village this summer that will offer live jazz music on weekends.

Logsdon …

Bankers Financial Services Corp. is developing a series of products it believes can help community banks retain more money from their depositors.

For at least 15 years, banks have been losing their customers’ investment dollars …

Friday the 13th could be a lucky day for someone who’s seeking a career in modeling.

On Feb. 13, Peak Model Management of Windsor Heights plans to hold a model scouting event at Skate West …

Iowa Health-Des Moines officials won’t have long to ponder whether they will appeal last week’s denial of their application for a new hospital in West Des Moines.

Under state law, Iowa Health will have 30 …

Nearly one year into his tenure as chairman and chief executive of Greater Des Moines’ sixth-biggest bank, Thomas Stanberry is putting his stamp on both West Bancorporation Inc. and the community.

The former lawyer-turned-investment banker, …

“Thousands of people in the Des Moines Metro area are trapped in a cycle of poverty. Their struggles are struggles for our entire community. The very real costs impair our workforce, our schools, and overburden …