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FDIC data: Strong banks support Iowa’s economy

According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter in a strong position with widespread, robust loan growth for several consecutive quarters. Iowa banks reported loan growth, stable deposits and a healthy loan-to-deposit ratio to support local economies. “Despite ongoing inflationary pressure, Iowa’s banking industry remained strong through the first half of 2026,” said Adam Gregg, Iowa Bankers Association president and chief executive officer. “The strength of Iowa banks is directly tied to the strength of Iowa ...

Van Diest Medical Center receives high rating

WEBSTER CITY — The Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City is one of just nine Iowa hospitals to receive five stars from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services for patient experience for 2026, according to information released by Becker’s Hospital Review. Nationwide, 250 hospitals received a five-star rating. CMS calculates patient survey star ratings from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey, which captures patients’ experiences during a recent hospital stay. A five-star mark is the highest rating on the survey’s overall ...

Farm Progress Show will kick off the harvest season

BOONE — Before they head out to their own fields, Iowa farmers can check out what is likely to be the first corn harvest of the year when the Farm Progress Show opens in Boone for its three-day run beginning on Sept. 1. As of the last days of July, the crop at the Central Iowa Expo Grounds ...

UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center earns ACR accreditations

UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound following a recent review by the American College of Radiology. The ACR accreditation recognizes the Imaging Center’s ...

Search launched for next leader for Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation

ROCKWELL CITY — The Calhoun County Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors has announced that Executive Director Theresa Hildreth intends to retire at the start of 2027. With that announcement, the board has launched the search process for the organization’s next executive director. During the past three years, CCEDC has experienced significant organizational advancement through strategic planning, enhanced countywide collaboration, expanded marketing initiatives, tourism development, workforce and leadership programming, business retention efforts, and the continued ...