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VizyPay expands to Wisconsin with new partnership

VizyPay announced today a strategic partnership with Wisconsin-based Shoreline Credit Union. “We’re excited to expand our reach in the Midwest and bring simple yet powerful solutions to small businesses left behind by industry giants,” VizyPay CEO …

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Principal changes name of investment unit to signal asset management focus

Principal Financial Group announced Monday its investment unit will do business as Principal Asset Management as the company strengthens its focus on asset management. “Asset management is a core growth driver for Principal, adding significant value to …

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Banking with purpose

After having had a successful business banking relationship with VisionBank for more than a decade, Central Iowa entrepreneur Christina Moffatt has joined the bank’s staff to promote PurposeBank — VisionBank’s newly launched subsidiary geared toward …

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Iowa Trust plans new bank headquarters in Clive


Iowa Trust & Savings Bank plans to build a new headquarters at 156th Street and Hickman Road in Clive. Architectural rendering by Simonson & Associates


Iowa Trust & Savings Bank, a community bank founded in 1929, …

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End-to-end law update brings changes for Iowa’s banks

Changes made through a recent comprehensive overhaul of Iowa’s banking laws aim to make it easier for banks in the state to participate as investors in community development projects, as well as to enable them …

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‘Mad About Money’ educational program to perform at Iowa middle schools

The Iowa Insurance Division and the National Theatre for Children have partnered to educate and inspire Iowa students and their families. This fall, professional actors from NTC will visit about 50 middle schools with live …

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Dodds elected chair of Iowa credit union board

Matt Dodds, chief operating officer for Dupaco Credit Union, has been elected chair of the Iowa Credit Union League board of directors. The league is the trade association for Iowa’s not-for-profit credit union industry. Dodds …

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Habitat for Humanity among Iowa organizations receiving CDFI awards

Three Iowa organizations were among 218 institutions that received $27.57 million in technical assistance awards to build their capacity through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, the agency announced Monday. The CDFI …

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First Interstate Bank raises minimum hourly pay to $17

First Interstate Bank announced it is raising the minimum hourly wage for all employees from $15 to $17 an hour, representing a pay boost for 64% of its workers, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The compensation changes …

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Junior Achievement of Central Iowa receives 5-Star award

Junior Achievement USA has recognized the staff and board of directors of Junior Achievement of Central Iowa with the 5-Star award for the first time in more than 20 years. The recognition is for meeting …