Latest Press Release on Iowa

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


Christian Group Questions Palin's Pro-life Credentials
DENVER, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A political 527 group, which claims responsibility for derailing Mitt Romney's presidential hopes in 2008 in the early-contest states of Iowa and South Carolina, is now targeting Sarah Palin. But for what? ProlifeProfiles.com, created by...


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:


Principal Financial Group Voted Best Third-Party Claims Administrator by Business Insurance Readers
DES MOINES, Iowa - The Principal Financial Group® came out on top as the best third-party benefit claims administrator according to readers of Business Insurance magazine. The annual “Readers Choice Awards” recognize readers’ top picks for the companie


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


Art's Way Manufacturing Announces Contract for Modular Swine Facility for the University of Georgia
ARMSTRONG, Iowa, Nov. 16 -- Art's Way Manufacturing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTW), announces its wholly owned subsidiary, Art's Way Scientific, Inc. - Buildings For Science - will be providing 6 modular swine facilities for breeding, gestation, farrowing, nursery and f...


Alpine Access to Hire More Than 100 People in Iowa
DENVER, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Access, Inc., the premier provider of virtual contact center solutions for brand-conscious companies, announced today that the company is expanding into the state of Iowa. The company is now hir...


Terra Industries Sends Letter to Shareholders
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today announced that it is mailing a letter to shareholders. The full text of the letter follows: November 16, 2009 Dear Fellow Terra Shareholder: With our 2009


Fitch Rates Iowa's $144MM SRF Bonds 'AAA'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO - Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'AAA' rating to the Iowa Finance Authority's (the authority) approximately $144 million Iowa state revolving fund (SRF) revenue bonds, series 2009. The 2009 bonds are scheduled to price via negotiation during the week of Nov. 16. The series 2009


Western Capital Resources Reports Third Quarter Earnings
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, Nov. 16 -- Western Capital Resources, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: WCRS), a Minnesota corporation (the "Company"), reported increased quarterly revenue of 40% year-over-year according to the Company's third quarter 10-Q ...


Terra Responds to Flawed and Contradictory RiskMetrics Report
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) (“Terra”) today responded to RiskMetrics Group’s November 13, 2009 report regarding the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Terra’s full response to RiskMetrics’ report fol


Three Out of Four Proxy Advisory Firms Recommend Terra Shareholders Vote “FOR” All Three Terra Director Nominees on the WHITE Proxy Card
SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Terra Industries Inc. (NYSE: TRA) today announced that three out of the nation’s four leading independent proxy advisory firms, Glass Lewis & Co., PROXY Governance, Inc. and Egan-Jones Proxy Services, recommend that their clients vote the WHITE proxy card FOR Ter


Justice Department and USDA Set Dates for Workshops to Explore Competition and Regulatory Issues in the Agriculture Industry
Workshops to be Held in Alabama, Colorado, Iowa, Washington, D.C. and Wisconsin WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today the dates and locations of joint public workshops that wil...


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


Just in Time for the Holidays: Savvy Shoppers Can Now Earn up to 12% in Cash Incentives by Saving With SmartyPig
DES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time of year when many consumers find themselves sliding deeper into debt, SmartyPig today announced cash boosts of up to 12% when shoppers save for splurges using SmartyPig's online piggy bank. In addition to doubling the maximum cash ...


Vivakor, Inc. Announces Stock Dividend
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Nov. 17 -- Vivakor, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VIVK) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a dividend of shares of common stock of HealthAmerica, Inc., a Nevada corporation of which Vivakor owns approximately 84% of the outstanding comm...


Skywalk Group Launches New Web Site Developed by Henry Russell Bruce
After building its second Web site in a year, the Skywalk Group is happy that its new site, not only looks great but functions exactly as the company wants it to. The new site was completed in October by Henry Russell Bruce (HRB)./I/P PCedar Rapids, Iowa (PRWEB) November 16, 2009 -- Aft...


AIA Iowa Uses Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard at New Office
AIA Iowa, a chapter of the American Institute of Architects, has moved to a new office and is using QA Graphics' Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard (EEED) to educate the public on the office's sustainable interior./I/P PAnkeny, IA (PRWEB) November 18, 2009 -- AIA Iowa, a chapter of t...


Ann Dieleman Assumes Business Development Duties at ARAG
Veteran insurance executive manages business strategies to provide affordable legal protection and services./I/P PDes Moines, Iowa (PRWEB) November 19, 2009 -- ARAG®, a global leader of a href= http://www.araggroup.com onclick= linkClick( this.href ); target= _blank title= lega...





 
 

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