Latest Press Release on Iowa

Principal Financial Group, Inc. to Hold Virtual Investor Conference
DES MOINES, Iowa - Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: PFG) today announced that it will hold a virtual conference for investors and analysts on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 10:00 a.m. to approximately noon ET. Larry Zimpleman, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and Terry Lillis,


Meta Financial Group, Inc.(R) Declares Cash Dividend
STORM LAKE, Iowa, Nov. 23 -- Meta Financial Group, Inc.® (the "Company") (Nasdaq: CASH) announced that the Company will pay a cash dividend of $0.13 per share for the first fiscal quarter of 2010. This dividend will be payable on or about January 1, 20...


Terra Issues Reminder to Shareholders
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today issued the following statement to its shareholders regarding tomorrow’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders: Despite six tries over ten months, CF has failed to make a proposal to Terra that appropriately values Terr


FBL Financial Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - FBL Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: FFG) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0625 per share to owners of Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 31, 2009 to shareho


Kum & Go Introduces Hiland Premium Artesian Water in a Biodegradable Bottle
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiland Premium Artesian Water, exclusively available at Kum & Go convenience stores, is now available in the ENSO biodegradable plastic bottle. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090420/LA00682LOGO) ...


Terra Industries Issues Open Letter to Shareholders
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today issued an open letter to its shareholders. The full text of the letter follows:


Iowa Governor Chet Culver to Deliver Keynote Address at Midwest Clean Tech 2009
CHICAGO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa Governor Chet Culver, a strong advocate of sustainable economic development, will be a keynote speaker at next week's Midwest Clean Tech 2009 conference and exhibition, according to event sponsor Global Midwest Alliance. Midwest Clean Tec...


Taking Some Bite Out of Dental Insurance Costs
DES MOINES, Iowa - Facing increasing financial pressure, business owners look for ways to keep their benefits attractive while watching their budget. Their employees say dental insurance nears the top of the list of important benefit programs ranking third (64%) after health insurance and de


Principal Charity Classic Ranks #1 on Champions Tour
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - The Champions Tour has selected The Principal Charity Classic as its “Best Event” in 2009. The announcement was recently made by Champions Tour President, Mike Stevens, at the Champions Tour Tournament Association annual awards dinner in San Antonio.


Stull, Stull & Brody Announces Investigation on Behalf of Shareholders of Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.
NEW YORK - Attorney Advertising. Notice is hereby given that Stull, Stull & Brody has commenced an investigation on behalf of shareholders of Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. (“Iowa Telecom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: IWA) for possible breaches of fiduciary du


Swift Transportation Selects The Principal for Retirement Plan Services
DES MOINES, Iowa - Swift Transportation has chosen the Principal Financial Group®, one of the nation’s 401(k) leaders1, as its defined contribution and nonqualified plan service provider. The plans serve 18,000 participants. The contract with The Principal


Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Investigates Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of Iowa Telecom Services, Inc. - IWA
NEW YORK - Levi & Korsinsky is investigating the Board of Directors of Iowa Telecom Services, Inc. (“Iowa Telecom” or the “Company”) (NYSE: IWA) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the


The Principal Offers New Way for Business Owners to Protect Their Business and Retain Employees
DES MOINES, Iowa - The financial crisis jolted many business owners to take a closer look at how to protect their business and retain their most valuable asset, key employees. Through a new business insurance rider available on Principal Universal Life FlexSM policies, employers g


Iowa Telecom to Be Acquired by Windstream Corporation
NEWTON, Iowa - Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. (NYSE: IWA), announced today that its Board of Directors has approved an agreement for Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) to acquire the Newton, Iowa-based telecommunications company in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 bi


Windstream to Acquire Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Windstream Corporation (NYSE: WIN) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. (NYSE: IWA), based in Newton, Iowa, in a transaction valued at approximately $1.1 billion. Iowa Tele


Rockwell Collins to Acquire Air Routing International
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) today announced its intent to acquire AR Group, Inc., and its affiliated companies including Air Routing International, a premier provider of trip support services for business aircraft flight operations. Terms of the agreement were not


American Equity Investment Life Holding Company Declares Cash Dividend and Wendy Carlson, President & CEO and John Matovina, CFO to Speak at 2009 FBR Fall Investor Conference
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - American Equity Investment Life Holding Company (NYSE: AEL), today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share to owners of its common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 18, 2009 to shareholders of record a


North Central Bancshares, Inc. Declares Dividend
FORT DODGE, Iowa, Nov. 20 -- North Central Bancshares, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: FFFD), the holding company for First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa (the "Bank") announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash di...


How to Build a Capacity Management Team
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamQuest is showing IT managers how to successfully get a capacity management team up and running in four steps. A solid capacity management team can mean the difference between satisfied customers and proactive planning to lost ...


Terra Comments on 2009 Annual Meeting
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today announced that, based on preliminary estimates, it appears that CF Industries Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CF) three nominees were elected to the Terra Board of Directors. The Company issued the following statement:


HNI Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
MUSCATINE, Iowa - HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 21.5 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on December 7, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business o


Rockwell Collins CFO to Address Credit Suisse Aerospace & Defense Conference on Dec. 2
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Rockwell Collins, Inc. (NYSE: COL) Senior Vice President and CFO Patrick Allen will address the Credit Suisse Aerospace and Defense Conference in New York, NY on Dec. 2, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast and subsequent replay of Mr. All


Product Performance to Fuel 2010 Share Gains for DuPont Seed Business
Yield Advantage in Soybeans Against Newest Competitor Varieties Especially Dramatic/I/P PDes Moines, Iowa (Vocus) November 23, 2009 -- On-farm yield comparisons and early orders suggest continued strong growth for a href= http://www2.dupont.com/DuPont_Home/en_US/index.html onclick= l...


Caleris to Offer Shared NOC Services - 24x7 Network Operations Support from its Technical Support Centers
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Caleris, an IT and Technical Support services company, has introduced a "Shared NOC" services product for ISP/VOIP/Telecom service providers. Caleris' 24x7 service capabilities provide service providers network system monitoring s...


Terra Industries Board of Directors Comments on CF Industries’ Latest Approach
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE:TRA) today announced that, over the weekend, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) submitted a proposed merger agreement to Terra, containing the same economic terms as its most recent proposal from November 1, together with a 30-day “go





 
 

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