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Community Banks and Our Retirement Problem

Jeff For Banks

I recently read a report by the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions titled The Retirement Crisis and a Plan to Solve It , led by Senator Tom Harkin (D: Iowa). controlling) they should do is enforce laws against the charlatans that plague the investment community. that reads. The only other sharing (i.e.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Iowa State Bank. By Ed Avis. Methodology.

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California Goes Back Under Lockdown

PYMNTS

The resurgence of the virus in California has taken its toll on the Latino community. But in nearby Iowa County, masks are encouraged but not mandated. Gavin Newsom closed indoor services in 30 counties at restaurants, pubs, cultural venues and movie theaters, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Hy-Vee Kicks Into Hy-Gear With Wahlburgers, OrangeTheory Partnerships

PYMNTS

That’s the strategy Hy-Vee is investing in, and the latest move along the trajectory has been a partnership between the Iowa-based supermarket chain and two unlikely comrades: OrangeTheory Fitness and Wahlburgers restaurants. According to Supermarket News, Hy-Vee ranked 24 th among North American grocery retail providers in 2016.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. All of this while knocking out a stellar 1.35% ROA and leading industry, community, and philanthropic efforts everywhere. The New Name for Community Award. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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SNAP Users Shut Out Of The Digital Grocery Aisles

PYMNTS

Online purchasing is a potential lifeline for SNAP participants living in urban neighborhoods and rural communities where access to healthy food choices can be limited,” then-U.S. An opinion, incidentally, that some retailers, particularly Walmart, concur with. Though Walmart is a participant in the U.S. pickup locations.

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Putting The ‘Bar’ In Barber Shop And Selling It On Subscription

PYMNTS

That is an excellent scaffolding off of which to build a richer commerce experience, Scissors & Scotch Co-Founder Erik Anderson noted— particularly when one adds in the community aspect that attaches to a barber shop. What they are looking for more is a way to to bring more things they enjoy and that enhance that community experience.

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