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Homesteaders Life names president for eFuneral Solutions subsidiary

Luke Frieberg

Homesteaders Life Co. announced today that it has named Luke Frieberg as president of its new eFuneral Solutions subsidiary. Frieberg, who was part of an inaugural leadership development program with Principal Financial Group, …

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Homesteaders Life names president for eFuneral Solutions subsidiary

Luke Frieberg

Homesteaders Life Co. announced today that it has named Luke Frieberg as president of its new eFuneral Solutions subsidiary. Frieberg, who was part of an inaugural leadership development program with Principal Financial Group, …

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Aug. 11: State Fair Conference

Host: Community Bankers of Iowa About: A forum for Iowa’s independent, community bankers to discuss with legislators how policy changes and regulations are affecting their businesses. When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Prairie Meadows…
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West Bancorporation and Ames National among top community banks

Two Central Iowa bank holding companies rank among the top 20 in the country for their asset size. Bank Director magazine ranked West Bancorporation Inc. of West Des Moines No. 9 and Ames National Corp. in Ames …

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Second-quarter profits a record for West Bancorporation

West Bancorporation Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $5.5 million, or 34 cents per share, the highest second-quarter profit level ever recorded by the parent of West Bank. In the second quarter of 2015, West …

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German takes seat as president of Iowa bankers organization

Tim German, president of F & M Bank in Cedar Rapids, is the latest president of the Community Bankers of Iowa board. A native of State Center, he joined Brenton Bank in 1985 after graduating …

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M&A activity down 28 percent in Midwest

Merger and acquisition activity in the Midwest declined 28.2 percent in the first half of 2016, according to a new report from MergerMarket. M&A activity in the 12 Midwestern states tracked by MergerMarket totaled 429 transactions worth …

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Increase in lending boosts profits for Ames National Corp.

Bank holding company Ames National Corp. reported that loans increased $36 million in the quarter ended June 30 compared with the second quarter of 2015, helping to boost profits to $4 million, or 44 cents per share, …

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Increase in lending boosts profits for Ames National Corp.

Bank holding company Ames National Corp. reported that loans increased $36 million in the quarter ended June 30 compared with the second quarter of 2015, helping to boost profits to $4 million, or 44 cents per share, …

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Wells Fargo seeks community development grant applications

Wells Fargo is currently accepting grant requests for community development-related organizations and projects. The deadline is July 15 for grant requests that: create and sustain affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals; promote economic development …