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First Community Trust forms partnerships with two credit unions

First Community Trust, N.A. (FCT) has announced partnerships with Midland Credit Union and Des Moines Metro Credit Union. FCT Wealth Advisors Lisa Grefe and Jason Freese will provide retirement and investment planning services for the …

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Iowa banking group launches new ad campaign

The Iowa Bankers Association has launched a new advertising campaign called “Iowa Banks. Your Partner through it all.” The initiative spotlights the importance of a strong, lifelong banking relationship. The campaign’s goal is to show …

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MidWestOne Bank makes technology investment in Orion

MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., the Iowa City-based parent company of MidWestOne Bank, has announced a strategic collaboration with Orion, a provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisers and the enterprise firms that serve them. According …

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West Bancorporation announced second-quarter earnings

A West Bancorporation Inc. official continued to raise concerns about the office sector in the Greater Des Moines area but assured investors and others that the properties in the institution’s loan portfolio are performing well.…

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Samantha Mosser to become president of Bankers Trust

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Samantha Mosser will become president of Bankers Trust on Aug. 1, the bank announced today. Mosser currently is Bankers Trust’s Nebraska president, a position she’s held since February 2022.

“One of the most …

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CLA relocates to office in downtown Des Moines

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA), a U.S. accounting and professional services firm, has announced the opening of its new local office. The new location, located on the 39th floor of 801 Grand, brings several CLA offices into …

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McCormick named chair of MidWest One

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Tracy McCormick will serve as chair of MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. and MidWestOne Bank, the group announced. McCormick is the daughter of MidWestOne Bank’s former chairman and director emeritus, W. Richard Summerwill, who …

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ISU Ivy Investment Banking Initiative launches in fall 2025

The Iowa State University Ivy College of Business is launching the Ivy Investment Banking Initiative this fall. The program hopes to provide high-level academics and career-ready experience for students interested in careers in high finance. …

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Security National Bank establishes third generation of family leadership

Security National Bank has announced management changes that establish the third generation of Landen family leadership. James “Jim” Huerter III has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer and James Landen Jr. …

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Teachers tour Bankers Trust asking leaders how to prep students for workforce

K-12 educators, counselors and administrators listen to a panel of Bankers Trust leaders discuss qualities they look for in new hires. Photo by Gigi Wood

Dozens of local teachers are taking time this week to …