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Veridian furthers reach of ‘Broke, Busted & Disgusted’ documentary

Veridian Credit Union announced a partnership with the creators of the film “Broke, Busted & Disgusted,” a documentary made in Iowa about the true cost of college. With the partnership, the video will be available …

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Creighton economic index for Iowa falls

Creighton University’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index survey of business supply managers showed Iowa dropping to 48.3 in November from October’s 48.9. An index reading of 50 on the 100-point scale is growth-neutral. New orders stood at 46.1;…
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Principal launches EU-compliant real estate debt fund

  Principal Real Estate Investors has launched its first real estate debt fund that will be compliant with European Union regulations, IPE Real Estate reported. The fund will primarily invest in U.S. commercial mortgage-backed securities, a sector…
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Revolving loans will save communities $1.3 million

A total of 29 Iowa communities will save $1.3 million over the life of their loans by using the state’s revolving fund, the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported. That’s …

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For Iowa banks, loans and profits increased in the 3rd quarter

The number of Iowa-chartered banks is declining, but those that remain boosted lending in the third quarter by 7.7 percent from a year ago. The Iowa Bankers Association said today that bank charters dropped to …

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Kiesling Associates to join BKD

BKD LLP, a Springfield, Mo.-based national accounting and advisory firm, announced today that regional accounting firm Kiesling Associates LLP will join BKD, effective Dec. 4. Both firms have offices in West Des Moines. Kiesling, which …

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Money Smart for Small Business training expanded

The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. have enhanced Money Smart for Small Business, a resource that provides practical guidance for starting and managing a small business. Three new modules were added, focusing on …

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MetaBank promotes a commercial lender

  Garrett Reynolds has been promoted to assistant vice president, commercial lender, for the Central Iowa market, according to a release. He will be based out of MetaBank’s 86th Street office in Urbandale. Reynolds has…
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Voya Financial Advisors launches practice management tool

Voya Financial Inc. announced today that its retail broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, Voya Financial Advisors Inc., has launched Business Builder, the latest addition to its expanding suite of practice management resources. The new tool, …

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Manus receives Public Engagement Award from ISU

Shazia Manus

Iowa State University’s Department of Economics has presented the Public Engagement Award to Shazia Manus, CEO of TMG, for her commitment to driving economic growth in the financial services industry. Manus earned an …