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Bank offers educational show for middle schoolers

Bank of the West is bringing a financial education program called “Mad About Money” to McCombs Middle School, 201 County Line Road., and Hiatt Middle School, 1214 E. 15th St., on Nov. 11.

Actors from …

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Casey’s, 7-Eleven courtship ends

Casey’s General Stores Inc. said today that merger talks have ended with 7-Eleven Inc. The convenience store giant had acted as a foil to the hostile takeover bid for Ankeny-based Casey’s by the Canadian company …

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Dice doubles net income

Dice Holdings Inc., a provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, announced revenues of $34.4 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, a 29 percent increase from the same quarter last year. Operating income …

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Journal: One probe, 50 states, high stakes

From his office overlooking the Iowa Capitol, Tom Miller is confronting the reality of how hard it is to get all 50 state attorneys general to agree on anything.

The 66-year-old Miller, up for re-election …

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West Bancorporation reports higher earnings

West Bancorporation Inc., parent company of West Bank, reported third-quarter net income of $3.4 million, or 19 cents per share, compared with $1.3 million, or 8 cents per share, for the same quarter last year. …

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A Closer Look: Jim Langin


Why the move from Bank Iowa to Mutual of Omaha?

The move was prompted by an opportunity with Mutual of Omaha Bank. I had spent the last six years with Bank Iowa – very, very …

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Jobs Act provides Roth 401(k) transfer option


Under a provision of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010, employees can now convert retirement assets from their traditional 401(k) plans to their company’s Roth 401(k) plans. The conversion option may give employees access …

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CMS curve is a pitch you shouldn’t swing at


Dear Mr. Berko:

I have $435,000 in cash and need more income. I want to be conservative but can handle moderate risks. I have two choices. A Morgan Stanley representative has aggressively suggested a complex …

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Monetary ship is ready to set sail


Until a short while ago, “QE2” commonly meant the venerable Queen Elizabeth 2, one of the truly great trans-Atlantic liners of all time. Today, however, QE2 is the buzzword for a new, ambitious monetary policy …

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Small business tax breaks create incentives for capital investments


When the federal government extends a tax break known as the Section 179 deduction, it’s a signal to purchase needed equipment now rather than later, says Aaron Forrester.

Forrester’s employer,Insta-Pro International Ltd. in Urbandale, will …