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Lee Enterprises reports first quarter results

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:00 GMT

Digital only subscribers totaled 286,000, up 69% compared to prior year
Audience revenue was +1.9% compared to prior year
Strong liquidity position with $37.1 million of cash on the balance sheet
Achieved $103 million in cost synergies, exceeding year-end target

VizyPay Wins Silver Stevie? Award for Sales & Customer Service in 2021 Stevie Awards

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:00 GMT

The company received the accolade for its proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool built in-house to train and manage 1099 sales agents; driving a more than 80% increase in sales YOY

The company received the accolade for its proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool built in-house to train and manage 1099 sales agents; driving a more than 80% increase in sales YOY

CGA Insurance Services Launches Managing General Underwriter

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:30 GMT

West Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Career General Agency LLC (CGA Insurance Services), a subsidiary of GuideOne Insurance?, today announces the launch of its Managing General Underwriter (MGU) program with its newly developed CGA Energy Division. CGA Insurance Services positioned the MGU energy program to grow significantly in 2021 by establishing a talented team of risk engineering and underwriting professionals. ?

United Fire Group, Inc. Chairman of the Board Jack B. Evans to Retire

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 23:00 GMT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Jack B. Evans, Chairman of the Board of Directors of United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) ("UFG") announced he will retire from the Board effective immediately following the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 19, 2021. Mr. Evans' resignation is in compliance with UFG's bylaws, which state that "every director shall submit his or her resignation not later than the first day of February after the director attains age 72."

MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2020

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:15 GMT

Fourth Quarter Summary⁽¹⁾

LCS Named USA Top Workplace

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:47 GMT

Award recognizes company culture and employee engagement

Award recognizes company culture and employee engagement

West Bancorporation, Inc. Announces Record Net Income, Declares Increased Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:30 GMT

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA; the “Company”), parent company of West Bank, today reported 2020 net income of $32.7 million, or $1.98 per diluted common share, compared to 2019 net income of $28.7 million, or $1.74 per diluted common share. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $8.6 million, or $0.52 per diluted common share, compared to fourth quarter 2019 net income of $7.6 million, or $0.46 per diluted common share. On January 27, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.22 per common share, an increase of $0.01 from the prior quarter and representing a record high quarterly dividend for the Company. The dividend is payable on February 24, 2021, to stockholders of record on February 10, 2021.

Homestead Builders of Iowa And Jeremey Lawson Opens an Office in Kansas and is set to go National

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:00 GMT

Homestead Builders Iowa and Jeremey Lawson

Homestead Builders Iowa and Jeremey Lawson

Sammons Financial Group Member Companies Bring New Index Offering to IUL Products

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:00 GMT

New index is designed to stabilize investment performance in a fluctuating market

New index is designed to stabilize investment performance in a fluctuating market

PC Matic Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary of its Patented Globally Automated Whitelist Technology

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:52 GMT

Developed as alternative to legacy cybersecurity solutions; Continuously refined and modernized by a highly skilled team; Approach recommended by institutions such as the NSA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Developed as alternative to legacy cybersecurity solutions; Continuously refined and modernized by a highly skilled team; Approach recommended by institutions such as the NSA and U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Heartland Reports Annual Earnings and Fourth Quarter Results as of 12/31/20

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 21:03 GMT

Dubuque, IA, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Highlights

Sammons Financial Group to Acquire Beacon Capital Management

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:00 GMT

Transaction builds upon company’s strength and stability;
Establishes an expanded advisor market business line for Sammons Financial Group

Lee Enterprises plans quarterly call and webcast February 4, 2021

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:02 GMT

DAVENPORT, Iowa, Jan. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE), a leading provider of high quality, trusted, local news and information, and a major platform for advertising in 77 markets, has scheduled an audio webcast and conference call for Thursday, February 4, 2021, at 9 a.m. Central Time. Lee plans to issue a news release before market open that day with preliminary results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 27, 2020.

Heartland Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:46 GMT

Dubuque, IA, Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dubuque, IA, January 21, 2021 - Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLFP), today announced that it declared a dividend of $175.00 per share on its Series E Preferred Stock, which results in a dividend of $0.4375 per depositary share, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2021, for payment on April 15, 2021.

HEARTLAND DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:36 GMT

Dubuque, IA, Jan. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF), announced that its board of directors approved a 10% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.22 per share on the company's common stock payable on February 26, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 12, 2021.? As of December 31, 2020, there were 42,093,862 common shares outstanding listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol HTLF.

TaxAct and TaxDome Partner to Help Tax Pros Modernize Their Practices

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 21:55 GMT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 2020 made one thing extremely clear to tax professionals: the ability to manage their practices online is now an operational and competitive necessity. Thanks to a new partnership between TaxAct^? and TaxDome^?, tax professionals are now able to modernize their practices with everything they need to run their practices digitally today and into the future.

CGA Insurance Services Appoints Lisa Chines Lead Underwriter, Energy

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00 GMT

West Des Moines, IA, Jan. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Career General Agency LLC (CGA Insurance Services), a subsidiary of GuideOne Mutual Insurance Company, hired Lisa Chines as Lead Underwriter of Energy for the CGA Energy Division, effective immediately. With over 20 years of industry experience, Chines’ extensive knowledge and skill will help CGA Insurance Services increase business growth in its CGA Energy Division.

Heartland Express, Inc. Reports Revenues, Earnings and Record High Stockholders' Equity for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2020

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:00 GMT

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa, Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heartland Express, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTLD) announced today financial results for the quarter and year ended December?31, 2020.

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2020 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Call

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:00 GMT

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2020 fourth quarter and year-end earnings results will be released before the market opens on February 17, 2021. An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central time on that date to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2020 fourth quarter and year-end results.

Sammons Financial Group Earns Spot on Glassdoor’s 2021 Best Places to Work List

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 15:00 GMT

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third consecutive year, Sammons ^??Financial Group, Inc. has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2021. The Employees’ Choice Award is based solely on the anonymous input of employees who complete a company review about their job, work environment, and employer. Glassdoor is the worldwide leader on insights about jobs and companies.