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West Bank earns national recognition

West Bank, a subsidiary of West Bancorporation Inc., has once again secured its place among the top-performing community banks in the United States. The distinction was conferred by industry analyst firm Raymond James, which included …

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Financial Plus president reflects on changing world of credit unions

As the landscape for financial health has evolved to emphasize technology and digital investment opportunities, the mission of credit unions remains the same.

That is the assurance Dave Cale offers to members of Financial Plus …

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Veridian Credit Union announces dates, communities for 2023 Community Shred Days

Veridian Credit Union will hold Community Shred Day in five communities across Iowa and eastern Nebraska this year. The event is free and open to the public and aims to promote the importance of shredding …

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Goldman Sachs survey: Small business owners worry about access to capital

Over the past year, Des Moines-based small business owner TJ Tollakson has experienced the effects of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation by raising interest rates.

Rates have increased on a line of credit …

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Iowa Credit Union Foundation awards $23,000 to scholarship winners

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation has announced the recipients of its Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded to credit union members pursuing or completing postsecondary education. This year, eight high school students and …

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Watercress Financial partners to expand access to loan products

West Des Moines-based Watercress Financial, which partners with contractors to provide financing options to individuals planning home improvement projects, has partnered with point-of-sale financing platform Finturf to give more contractors access to a variety of …

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Bankers Trust invests $100,000 in homebuyer education programs

Bankers Trust will invest more than $100,000 in homebuyer education programs geared toward minority and low-to-moderate-income homebuyers over the next five years, the Des Moines-based bank announced. The bank will partner with affordable housing nonprofits …

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Syverson Strege hosting free values-based investing session

Syverson Strege, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm in West Des Moines, will host a free event on April 27 to discuss values-based investing. The event will feature Jason Gunkel, chief investment officer …

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Principal extends Principal Charity Classic sponsorship agreement

Principal Financial Group has agreed to a five-year extension with the Principal Charity Classic, the company announced Wednesday. With the new agreement, Principal will continue to be the title sponsor of the annual PGA Tour …

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Should the FDIC insurance cap be raised? Here’s what some Iowa leaders think

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in early March is prompting questions about whether the level of federal insurance provided for bank deposits should be raised.

Currently, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. …