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Recognizing Iowa's Employers For National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October, Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to promote the many benefits that Iowa receives by supporting successful careers for individuals with disabilities. IWD’s Vocational...
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Pacific Financial Corp Third Quarter 2025 Earnings up 30% to $3.5 Million, or $0.35 per Diluted Share; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.14 per Share
ABERDEEN, Wash., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), (“Pacific Financial”) or (the “Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), reported net income of $3.5 million, or $0.35 per...
Smithfield Foods Donates $150,000 to Food Banks in 22 States to Fight Hunger
SMITHFIELD, Va., Oct. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods donated $150,000 to 30 food banks in its 22-state operational footprint to support neighbors in local communities experiencing food insecurity. “Smithfield believes in the power...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Declares Dividend
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Third Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $259 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments of $29 million Voluntary community and housing contributions of $13 million Advances totaled...
AKW Financial Expands Tax Services to Nonprofit Organizations
WEST DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- AKW Financial, a leading provider of financial planning, accounting, and business advisory services, announced today the expansion of its tax and financial management...
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc.
MATTOON, Ill. and BURLINGTON, Iowa, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Mid Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (“First Mid”) and Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc. (OTCQX: TRVR) (“Two Rivers”) announced the execution of a definitive agreement dated...
Creative Canvas Leads the Next Wave of AI-Powered Web Design Ahead of Kiley Murphy’s AMA Iowa Talk
DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Creative Canvas has been positioned at the forefront of website design and development by consistently focusing on performance, clarity, and client outcomes. As digital...
Accelerating Innovation through the Iowa STEM Summit
Earlier this month, STEM educators, advocates, industry leaders and policymakers took over the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines for a full day of celebration and collaboration of all-things STEM. The annual Iowa STEM Summit, hosted by the...
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Locally Owned Remodeler Expands Trusted Home Services Across Iowa
With 23+ years of experience, Clear Choice Exteriors offers expert remodeling services in Iowa—windows, doors, roofing, baths, siding, and more. URBANDALE, IA, UNITED STATES, October 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A long-established,...
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2025
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) ("we," "our," or the "Company") today reported results for the third quarter of 2025. Third Quarter 2025 Summary1 Net income of $17.0 million, or...
West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported third quarter 2025 net income of $9.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted common share,...
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. Announces Merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc.
GREEN BAY, Wis. and IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. (NYSE: NIC) (“Nicolet”) and MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: MOFG) (“MidWestOne”) jointly announced today the execution of a definitive...
Warren Freeman, Iowa Launches Strategic Edge Health Consulting to Help Companies Drive Growth and Market Expansion
Warren Freeman, Iowa Launches Strategic Edge Health Consulting to Help Healthcare Organizations Drive Sales Growth and Market Expansion WAVERLY, IA, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Warren Freeman, Healthcare industry...
Dwolla to Showcase Instant Payments at Money20/20, Ushering in the Real-Time Era of Digital Finance
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dwolla, a leading provider of account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure trusted by fintechs and enterprises, today announced its participation at Money20/20 USA, where the company will...
SBA Releases State-Level Analysis of Shutdown Impact on Small Business Lending
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration released a state-level analysis of how small businesses have been impacted by the federal shutdown, which has frozen the agency’s core 7(a) and 504 small...
HBT Financial, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Third Quarter Highlights Net income of $19.8 million, or $0.63 per diluted share; return on average assets (“ROAA”) of 1.56%; return on average stockholders' equity (“ROAE”) of 13.31%; and return on average tangible common equity (“ROATCE”)(1) of...
HBT Financial, Inc. and CNB Bank Shares, Inc. Jointly Announce Strategic Transaction
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. and CARLINVILLE, Ill., Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HBT Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company (“Heartland Bank”), and CNB Bank...
Register now for the November/December session of the Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy
The Iowa College & Career Readiness Academy, a program of the Iowa Department of Education's Bureau of Iowa College Aid, offers online courses designed for school counselors, teachers, administrators and others helping students attain...
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