Regulators shut down banks in Mo., Ill., Iowa, Ariz., making 89 US bank failures this yearNEW YORK — Regulators on Friday shut down banks in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Arizona, pushing to 89 the number of banks that have failed this year under the weight of the soured economy and rising loan defaults. Regulators shut down bank in Mo, Ill, Iowa; makes 87 US bank failures this yearNEW YORK — Regulators on Friday shut down banks in Missouri, Illinois and Iowa, pushing to 88 the number of banks that have failed this year under the weight of the soured economy and rising loan defaults. Ag industry defends itself over grisly video of chicks, says farming isn’t a pretty businessIOWA CITY, Iowa — Paul Lasley cringed when he heard about an undercover video showing unwanted chicks being tossed alive into a grinder at an Iowa hatchery. 401k retirement plan contribution ceiling could fall sending wrong signal to investorsDES MOINES, Iowa — You’ve probably heard it over and over again: contribute up to the maximum amount in your 401(k) plan to improve your chances of a comfortable retirement. Austen Arnaud throws for 227 yards, 2 TDs as Iowa St. beats North Dakota St. 34-17AMES, Iowa — Austen Arnaud threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns, both to Marquis Hamilton, and Iowa State beat North Dakota State 34-17 Thursday night to make coach Paul Rhoads a winner in his debut. GOP senator says bipartisan health care talks moving ahead despite White House criticismWASHINGTON — The top Senate Republican negotiator on health care insists that bipartisan talks will continue despite White House suggestions that GOP bargainers have not acted in good faith. Survey: Recession drives workers to get most out of company benefitsDES MOINES, Iowa — A new survey finds 90 percent of employees plan to keep or increase work benefits as their company’s open enrollment season approaches. It’s surprising because many workers have cut back much of their personal spending. New TV ads target entrenched Iowa GOP Sen. Grassley on health care reform in his home stateDES MOINES, Iowa — A new television ad campaign seeks to ratchet up pressure on Iowa Sen. Charles Grassley among his constituents to accept sweeping reforms to the nation’s health care system, but even his political opponents concede there’s little that can be done to scare the veteran Republican lawmaker. Video shows unwanted male chicks ground up alive at Iowa egg hatcheryDES MOINES, Iowa — An animal rights group publicized a video Tuesday showing unwanted chicks being tossed alive into a grinder at an Iowa plant and accused egg hatcheries of being “perhaps the cruelest industry” in the world. Iowa judge moves trial for managers of kosher slaughterhouse that was site of immigration raidIOWA CITY, Iowa — A federal judge has moved the trial of four former managers of a kosher slaughterhouse that was the site of a massive immigration raid last year from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to Sioux Falls, S.D. AP Exclusive: Video shows unwanted male chicks ground up alive at Iowa egg hatcheryWASHINGTON — An undercover video shot by an animal rights group at an Iowa egg hatchery shows workers discarding unwanted chicks by sending them alive into a grinder, and other chicks falling through a sorting machine to die on the factory floor. Sens. Grassley, Baucus hopeful for bipartisan health care bill; Grassley says no public optionDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley said Monday he remains hopeful a limited health care reform measure can be negotiated, but that a small bipartisan group of senators working on the issue agrees a government-run public option won’t be part of the package. Judge may move trial for managers charged in massive immigration raid at Iowa slaughterhouseCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A federal judge on Monday delayed the trial of four former top managers at an Iowa slaughterhouse where 389 people were arrested last year in what was the largest immigration raid in U.S. history at the time. Sen. Grassley hopeful less-sweeping health care reform with no public option can be negotiatedDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republican Sen. Charles Grassley said Monday he remains hopeful a limited health care reform measure can be negotiated but a small group working on the issue agrees a government-run public option won’t be part of a package. AIG shares surge 29 percent on word of talks with former CEO GreenbergDES MOINES, Iowa — Shares of American International Group Inc. surged Thursday as analysts speculated the company might be reconciling with former CEO Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, who could help bring private capital and other business benefits to the company. CEO Interview: Winnebago’s Olson sees RV market expanding to younger buyersFOREST CITY, Iowa — A high school graduate who learned everything he knows about motor homes from “the university of Winnebago” has navigated one of the industry’s leading manufacturers over very bumpy terrain in the past year. Group that opposes gay marriage now targets Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that helped to outlaw gay marriage in California is turning its focus to Iowa, hoping to begin the long process of overturning a state Supreme Court decision earlier this year that legalized same-sex marriage. Group that opposes gay marriage focuses on Iowa, seeks to have issue placed on ballotDES MOINES, Iowa — A group that opposes gay marriage is focusing on Iowa, hoping to overturn a state Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage. Cummins to consolidate US filter plants and move operations to Mexico, cut about 400 jobsCOLUMBUS, Ind. — Cummins Filtration, a division of diesel engine manufacturer Cummins Inc., said Tuesday it is consolidating a “significant” portion of its North American filter assembly operations into one of its Mexican plants over the next several months, meaning the loss of about 400 jobs. Judge dismisses workers comp case against AIG, second suit to continueDES MOINES, Iowa — A federal judge has thrown out one lawsuit against American International Group Inc. alleging it defrauded about 600 workers compensation insurance companies but another case, which is seeking class-action status, will move forward. FBL Financial declares regular quarterly dividend of 6.25 cents per shareWEST DES MOINES, Iowa — FBL Financial Group Inc. said Friday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 6.25 cents per share. FBL Financial declares regular quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share, payable Sept. 30WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — FBL Financial Group Inc. said Friday its board declared a quarterly dividend of 6 cents per share. 63-year-old Iowa woman missing for 5 days found alive on raft caught in river’s tangled brushIOWA CITY, Iowa — A 63-year-old eastern Iowa woman trapped on a small raft caught in tangled river brush could hear passing cars and people talking but wasn’t discovered until a fisherman on his way to his favorite hole spotted her five days later, the woman’s son said Tuesday. Credit card companies see slight improvement in credit trendsDES MOINES, Iowa — Most major credit card companies say fewer customers defaulted on their accounts in July, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re financially better off. Donny Schatz wins fourth straight Knoxville Nationals titleKNOXVILLE, Iowa — A little patience produced yet another Knoxville Nationals championship for Donny Schatz. Rain postpones Knoxville Nationals, race now set for SundayKNOXVILLE, Iowa — The final two races of the Knoxville Nationals were postponed Saturday night because of heavy rain. Matchmaker, matchmaker: Helping rural America by placing aspiring farmers with seasoned prosRICHLAND, Iowa — He quit his job and drove his wife and their four young daughters across country, a 21st-century pioneer lured to these faraway farm fields by the promise of a life-changing deal with an older stranger. Bus agency’s removal of atheist ads from sides of Des Moines buses leads to free speech debateDES MOINES, Iowa — A dispute about bus advertisements seeking to publicize atheist views has touched off a free speech debate after the signs were torn down — then posted again — on the sides of Des Moines city buses. Monsanto says full-year profit to fall at low end of previously announced outlookGRINNELL, Iowa — Monsanto Co., the world’s biggest seed maker, on Thursday reaffirmed its full-year profit outlook at the low end of its previously announced guidance. Huge crowds pack Grassley town halls and focus on health carePANORA, Iowa — Sen. Charles Grassley, a Republican who is a key bargainer on health care reform, played to packed crowds across the state who left little doubt that they are not happy with what’s on the table. |
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