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Event Sept. 20-22: IBA Annual Convention

The Iowa Bankers Association will elect new officers and directors to serve on its 2015-16 board of directors during the IBA Annual Convention, which will be held Sept. 20-22 in Des Moines. The new officers …

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Wells Fargo makes $125 billion play to help Hispanic families with homeownership

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage plans a projected $125 billion in mortgage originations and $10 million to support initiatives to promote financial education and counseling for Hispanic home buyers over the next 10 years, the company announced …

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Event Sept. 16-18: Iowa Credit Union Convention downtown

More than 500 credit union CEOs, directors, executive staff members, guests are expected to  attend the 85th annual Iowa Credit Union Convention this Wednesday through Friday at the Des Moines at Community Choice Credit Union …

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Des Moines’ Plymouth Place senior apartments honored

Des Moines’ Plymouth Place high-rise apartments for seniors was among three Iowa housing projects honored this week by the Iowa Finance Authority. Newbury Living’s renovation of the apartment building at 42nd Street and Ingersoll Avenue was named …

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Grinnell benefactor Rosenfield featured in Money magazine

Joe Rosenfield, a Grinnell College alumnus whose investing acumen helped Grinnell turn $11 million into more than $1 billion for its endowment fund, was featured in a recent Money magazine article, “The 5 Most Successful Investors…
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Event Sept. 10: Property tax forum changes location

Strong response to the Central Iowa Taxpayers Association’s Thursday forum “Why Should Millennials Care About Local Government and Property Taxes?” has prompted the association to move the event to a larger venue in the basement …

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Waltz named CEO of SHAZAM Network

SHAZAM Network, a member-owned electronic funds transfer network and processor based in Johnston, has named Paul Waltz as its new CEO. Waltz replaces longtime CEO Michael Hollinger, who retired from the company in August. SHAZAM …

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Event Oct. 1: Kegs & Corks to benefit financial services scholarships

The Iowa Insurance & Financial Services Education Foundation is sponsoring its inaugural Kegs & Corks event Oct. 1 on the rooftop of the Des Moines Social Club. The 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., event provides an …

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Drake student becomes youngest ever to get actuarial credentials

Roy Ju, a 20-year-old junior at Drake University, has become the youngest person ever to receive the Society of Actuaries’ top professional credential, The Des Moines Register reports. Ju, who has worked as an assistant actuarial intern …

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Event Sept. 13: Cyclists sought for Foster 50 Ride

Foster Group, a fee-only wealth management firm in West Des Moines, is looking for cyclists to participate in the Foster 50 Ride on Sunday, Sept. 13. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the ride begins …