Wells Fargo names Betsy Duke first woman to chair bank
Betsy Duke, 65, named the first woman to oversee Wells Fargo as chair of the board starting next year. She previously served as a Federal Reserve governor and will oversee a bank navigating scandals, with Sanger and others stepping down amid governance overhauls.
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Wells Fargo
Betsy Duke
Virginia Beach
Wells Fargo & Co
Federal Reserve
Duke
Stephen Sanger
Sanger
John Stumpf
Independent hardware store competes with big chains via service and niche
Vernon Village True Value in Cedar Rapids has operated 28 years at the same location serving mainly homeowners. Owner Doug Christner and manager Phil Cronin emphasize deep product knowledge, hands on customer service, and flexible sourcing as a co op member. The store stands out with Weber grills, warranty service, delivery, and a rental section, while staff stay ahead of online trends to guide customers safely.
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Rebecca F. Miller
the Gazette
Phil Cronin
Shari Mehlhoff
Cedar Rapids
Vernon Village True Value
Mount Vernon Road
Cronin
Vernon Village
True Value
Doug
Karen Christner
Coralville
Weber Barbecue Grills
Weber
Google
YouTube
Vernon Value Hardware a Cedar Rapids store thrives on youth and learning
Vernon Village True Value Hardware in Cedar Rapids led by Doug and Karen Christner with manager Phil Cronin embraces a small staff mix of teens and retirees. Cronin says hands on training and internet-savvy guidance help kids gain experience and build rapport with customers while staying competitive and fresh.
PayPal to block hate group donations after Charlottesville
PayPal announced it will bar users from accepting donations for hate, violence and intolerance. The firm cites its policy against funding racist groups and names the Charlottesville rally links including National Policy Institute and Jason Kessler.
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PayPal
KKK
Charlottesville
Southern Poverty Law Center
Richard Spencer
National Policy Institute
Jason Kessler
Color of Change
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