Banking
Nicolet Bankshares to Acquire MidWestOne Financial
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. has announced it will acquire MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $864 million. Under the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by both boards of directors, MidWestOne shareholders will receive 0.3175…
Dave Parmley reflects on 44-year banking career
Dave Parmley retired today, May 2, 2024, ending a 44-year banking career, including the last…
Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO announces retirement
Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) president and CEO John Sorensen is retiring after 38 years with…
Rural Mainstreet Index report: Regional economy expanding
After declining below growth neutral for March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for June expanded…
Breaking down the banking crisis
The recent banking meltdown has left many Americans with more questions than answers. The stunning…
Farmers State Bank announces new marketing team
Farmers State Bank has announced the appointment of a new marketing team, including a vice…
Tax reporting provision would put Iowans’ privacy and data security at risk
The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting to raise revenue…
Iowa Bankers Association honors Charlie Funk with Leach Leadership Award
The Iowa Bankers Association presented Charlie Funk, president and CEO of MidWestOne Bank in Iowa…
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…
Iowa banks deliver crucial PPP funds
If there is one thing the successful execution of the Paycheck Protection Program in Iowa…
Loans are up, earnings down for Iowa banks through Q3
INDEX: A chart showing loans among Iowa-chartered banks through the past seven quarters and the…
The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?
Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…
The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?
Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…
Construction underway for BankIowa location in Marion
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] BankIowa announces the opening of a new location in Marion,…
Wells Fargo sets closing for CR branch
Wells Fargo Bank, 1800 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Wells…
MidWestOne announces new president and COO
Len Devaisher By CBJ News Staff [email protected] MidWestOne Financial Group announced the appointment of Len Devaisher…