Expansion of Farm Credit Banks debated in Omaha
Farm Credit Banks of Omaha seeks adding credit cards, CDs and checking accounts to its agrarian loan business. Critics led by Rep. Jim Leach warn of a banking conglomerate funded by Uncle Sam, while supporters cite potential intermediaries and commissions. Regulators say authority unclear and lawmakers watch for fair competition.
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Omaha
Neb
Farm Credit Banks of
Farm Credit
Jim Bohart
Nebraska Independent Bankers Association
Harvard State Bank
Jim Leach
R-Ilowa
U.S. House Banking Committee
Uncle Sam
America
Tor
Farm Credit System
John Scherle
Omaha Bank
Financial Institution
Mark Halverson
Senate Agriculture Committee
Tom Harkin
D Lown
Harkin
Bohart
Federal Reserve
Comptroller of the Currency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
More than ABCs Conference on reading for preschoolers
Grant Wood Area Education Agency hosts a Saturday conference for parents day care providers and teachers titled More than ABCs Young Children are Beginning to Read and Write from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Collins Plaza Hotel. Keynote Judy Schike danz from Boston University will discuss language development birth to age six. Registration is $15 and includes materials. Call Stephanie Franz at Grant Wood 399 6725 or 1 800 332 8488 for info.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Abcs
Collins Plaza Hotel
Judy Schikedanz
Boston University
Stephanie Franz
Grant Wood
Wild turkeys make Polk City home near square
A flock of wild turkeys settled in Polk City, attracted by the north side of the city square near the Polk City Savings Bank. Bank chairman Robert J. Miller notes the birds admire themselves in the windows. The flock began in spring 1986 when Rick Smith released five hens from a game farm. Now three original hens remain in the community north of Des Moines.
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Polk City
Polk City Savings Bank
Robert J. Miller
Rick Smith
Big Creek Lake
Saylorville Reservoir
Des Moines
Smith
Donna
Marion Park Board member Nelson resigns to Cedar Rapids
Longtime Marion Park Board Chairman Bill Nelson resigns from the three member board effective Nov. 1 after moving to Cedar Rapids. Nelson served over 15 years on the board. City Manager Jeff Schott says it is too late to place a name on the Nov. 8 ballot, so the city council will likely fill the vacancy.
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Marion Park Board
Bill Nelson
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Nelson
Jeff Schott
Linn County Court Dismisses Drunken Driving Charge Against Warden
A Linn County District Court ruling dismisses Daniel G. Warden’s drunken driving charge due to insufficient evidence after an April 22 arrest. Several other drunken driving and assault cases were resolved by plea bargains or dismissals, with details on defendants and incident dates.
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Daniel G. Warden
Fourth Ave
Marion
Linn County District Court
Warden
Bret A. Weaver
Elaine Dr. NW
Jeffrey L. Kimne
66Th Ave
Bradley D. Boddicker
Arizona Ave. NE
Albert P. Green
10Th Ave
Deborah Green
Gregory J. Stokesberry
29Th Ave
Joyce Baumgarten
Hamilton St
Dorrance M. Meister
A Ave. NE
Diane L. Hemphill
Ninth St. NW
Rick G. Young
E Ave. NW
Sue Young
Tim A. Fitzpatrick
Huxley Lane
Kate Fitzpatrick
Iowa eyes national ad push to attract new residents
Des Moines officials propose a 2 to 3 million dollar campaign to lure workers from across the country. A toll free number would direct people to housing, jobs, and training as Iowa faces labor shortages and declining county populations.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Douglas Gross
Terry Branstad
Census Bureau
Gross
Texas
Louisiana
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Frank Naylor
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Regula
Gazette
Todd McIntorf
Marion High School
Angie Elam
Miss Maple
Sam Caldemeyer
Father White
Brad Simanek
Linn District Court
Willie E. Ray
18Th St
Jerry A. Robinson
Sixth Ave
Kenneth Cornelius
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Martin L. Fritz
14Th St
Linda Fritz
Michael L. Grow
Third Ave
Gary Clouse
Fourth Avenue
C.B. Howard
Westdale Mall
The
Job Service
Jerry Mathiasen
Employment Services Department
Adams Row
Strathmore
Richman Brothers
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