Huston Leads Iowa Banks and Farm in Steady Stewardship
Huston runs the family farm and bank while overseeing the Iowa Banking Department regulating 523 state banks. Since joining in 1958 he grew the bank from 3 to 40 million in assets and became banking superintendent in 1975. He warned of trouble in 1983, stressed honesty with the public, and pursues straight talk as he nears another four year term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huston
Iowa Banking Department
Iowa State University
Iowa Bankers Association
Robert Ray
Terry Branstad
Milner
Branstad
Banks Close and Reopen in Iowa Over 18 Months
A roundup lists Iowa banks that closed and were reopened or acquired. Includes Commercial State Bank of Afton now Citizens Savings Bank after CSB Bancorporation purchase. Inwood State Bank became a branch of Security Savings Bank. Steele State Bank rebranded Valley Bank & Trust. First National Bank of Woodbine renamed Citizens Savings Bank under ISB Bancorporation. Tingley State Savings Bank folded into Hawkeye Bancorporation entities. Oakland Savings Bank renamed Oakland State Bank. Farmers National Bank of Aurelia bought by Earl Geiger, national chartered bank/jurisdiction noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Commercial State Bank of Afton
CSB Bancorporation
William Krause
A.C. Benton
Hampton
Citizens Savings Bank
Inwood State Bank of
Inwood
Security Savings Bank of
Larchwood
Steele State Bank of Cherokee
Tad Hammond
Herman Binklage
Valley Bank & Trust
First National Bank of Woodbine
ISB Bancorporation
Krause and
Benton
Tingley State Savings Bank of
Mount Ayr
Hawkeye Bancorporation of
Des Moines
Hawkeye
How to Buy a Bank From the FDIC
The FDIC offers buyout opportunities for failed banks with pre approved bidders. Eligible buyers must own a well rated bank at least twice the failed bank’s size and submit a binding bid for a swift transfer once bids open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
FDIC
Huston
Carma Lou's House of Music Opens Free Organ Lessons
Carma Lou's House of Music offers free organ lessons for all ages with every new or used organ purchased. The program, begun about 20 years ago, provides keyboard, music, and instruction weekly at 42nd Street corner Center Point Road NE, open seven days a week, contact 393-3121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ABC
Carma Lou
Bank buyers praise loyalty as new banks reopen in Iowa
Community support boosts confidence as Valley Bank & Trust of Cherokee and others reopen after closures. Bank buyers warn against rapid flipping and emphasize fresh liquidity, collateral backed loans, and FDIC involvement. The process aims to restore stable, local control and avoid rapid asset turnover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Valley Bank & Trust of
Cherokee
Steele State Bank of
Krause
Krause Gentle Oil Corp
Hampton
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