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Iowa bank lending continues to grow

Iowa banks reported net income of $264.4 million through the second quarter, with loans increasing 6.3 percent from the year-ago quarter to $60.1 billion, loan charge-offs dropping to 0.06 percent from 0.11 percent and noncurrent …

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MidwestOne bank holding company acquires American Trust and Savings Bank parent

Iowa City-based MidwestOne Financial Group Inc. will expand its banking operations into Greater Des Moines with the acquisition of Dubuque-based AT Bancorp. The bank holding companies said today they have agreed to a merger valued …

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Hobson named U.S. Bank market president in Iowa City

Corridor Business Journal: U.S. Bank last week promoted Patricia Hobson to the position of market president in Iowa City. Hobson will be responsible for oversight of U.S. Bank operations in the Iowa City area, including Coralville …

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NOTEBOOK – One Good Read: Banks and retailers are tracking how you type, swipe and tap

Have you heard of behavioral biometrics? I hadn’t until the New York Times explained how some banks are studying the way we interact with technology as a sort of digital fingerprint that identifies you. The story explains: …

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Sept. 6: 2018 Mergers & Acquisition Conference

Host: Faegre Baker Daniels 
About: This half-day seminar will deliver timely and practical insights on deal execution from investment bankers, private equity professionals, strategic acquirers, attorneys and accountants. Attendees will have the opportunity to network …

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Tippie to ring NYSE closing bell

Henry B. Tippie, the namesake of the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and lead director of global consumer and commercial services company Rollins Inc., rang today’s closing bell on the New York Stock …

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West Des Moines accounting firm a ‘best’ place to work

McGowen, Hurst, Clark & Smith P.C. in West Des Moines is one of the 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, a trade publication said, according to a release. Accounting Today partnered with Best Companies …

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Collins credit union plans new corporate headquarters in Cedar Rapids

Collins Community Credit Union has announced plans to build a new corporate headquarters in the Northtowne Market development in Cedar Rapids, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The 86,000-square-foot building will also feature retail and office space for …

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Sept. 16-18: Iowa Bankers Association Convention

Host: Iowa Bankers Association
About: The Iowa Bankers Association Convention is the largest gathering of financial professionals and industry suppliers in the state. Attendees can enjoy networking opportunities, valuable educational sessions and insights from industry …

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West Bank parent is top notch, trade magazine says

West Bancorporation Inc. in West Des Moines and Hills Bancorporation in Hills are among the top performing publicly traded banks in the country, according to the current edition of Bank Director magazine. The publication typically breaks its …