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A 14-year-old cowboy from West Virginia wins a world championship
Des Moines, Iowa – Koalton Heckler, a 14-year-old from Mill Creek, West Virginia, achieved the prestigious title of “World Reserve Champion” in chute dogging at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) held in Des Moines, Iowa. Chute dogging is an event designed to prepare youth and...
Emily Stiles Earns Certificate from the Iowa School of Banking
Emily Stiles successfully completed the 2024 Iowa School of Banking held June 9-14, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines. The one-week, two-year school, offered by the Iowa Bankers Association, provides a challenging, educational experience in addition to peer networking. The interactive curriculum addresses the functions of banking departments and financial management and the business of banking. Practical experience is gained using a computer simulation, lectures, case studies and discussion. The school faculty includes active bankers, consultants and academicians, all recognized experts in their fields.
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