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Vol. 14 No. 45

Des Moines, Iowa

February 24,1986

Sen. Gam Seeks Regulators’ Comment
On A g Task Force Recommendations
e m b e r s o f the a b a —i b a a
A g Task Force (Jan. 13 issue)
held their second meeting in W ash­
ington, D.C., February 13-14 to reaf­
firm the recom m endations they
made at the initial m eeting in Dallas
January 14-15, and to meet with
bank regulators and Treasury repre­
sentatives to explain their program
and seek their support. This was
part o f the beginning effort to sell
the Task Force recommendations to
members o f Congress.
Sen. Jake Gam (Rep., Utah),
chairman o f the Senate Banking
Committee, has called for full com ­
mittee hearings on the ag crisis to
start March 6 and has requested the
Fed, FDIC and Comptroller o f the
Currency to send him a letter by
that date with their analyses o f the
recommendations. The FDIC has
given its response to Sen. G am and
the other two regulators are ex­
pected to do so at an. early date. An
A B A spokesman said “ at this time
there seems to be a unified front
developing,” referring to the join t
banker effort.
The A g Task Force was created
by A B A President Don Senterfitt,
vice chairman o f SunTrust Banks,
Orlando, Fla., under the chairman­
ship o f Randall A . Killebrew, vice
chairman o f A B A ’s Government Re­
lations Council and president o f

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To remedy this, and keeping in
mind the Congressional massive
bailout o f the Farm Credit System
on December 23, 1985, the Task
First National Bank, Petersburg, Force states, “ Our first priority as a
111. There are nine bankers from four means o f preserving banks’ capital
related A B A divisions. In addition, is to change regulatory accounting
Mr. Senterfitt’s invitation to the In­ procedures and enable prudently
dependent Bankers A ssociation o f managed banks to amortize their
Am erica to join the Task Force to loan losses over a multi-year period.
present a unified front was accepted Such a procedure is relatively simple
and its three-man delegation is led to administer, would assist a broad
by IB A A President B.F. “ Chip” segment o f banks and their borrow­
Backlund, president, Bartonville ers, and would entail no direct gov­
Bank, Peoria, 111. (Names o f the full ernment cost.”
com m ittee were published in the
Two other options to maintain
January 13 issue.)
capital were listed as “ regulator-as­
A t their Dallas meeting, Task sisted injections o f capital into cer­
Force members adopted their formal tain troubled banks” (e.g., with
recom m endations and these in­ FDIC injection in the form o f debt
cluded:
or equity), and “ unfunded capital
1. Stabilization o f Bank Capital.
certificates similar to net worth or
2. Stabilization o f Agricultural income capital certificates currently
Borrowers.
used for certain thrift institutions.”
3. Stabilization o f Farm Real Es­
It was stated that careful atten­
tate Values.
tion would need to be given to some
The “ Recomm endations” docu­ proposed 1RS changes that would
ment dated February 4, points out eliminate carrying the net operating
that “ extraordinary charge-offs” for losses back 10 years and lim iting
ag loans losses, running at an an­ this to three years, with any excess
nualized rate in excess o f $1 billion loss being carried forward.
in 1985, “ are eroding the capital
On Recommendation 2, the Task
structure o f many agricultural Force says, “ we recommend further
banks as the loan losses are de­ expansion o f the Farmers Home A d­
ducted from the banks’ available m inistration agricultural loan gua­
capital.” The document points that rantee program s and authority. In
this reduces “ both the total capacity the current budgetary situation, the
o f the bank to extend credit and the Fm HA loan guarantee program is
size o f individual loans that the the least costly means o f stabilizing
bank can m ake.”
and extending agricultural debt. In

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addition, expansion o f the $490 mil­
lion interest rate buy-down program
included in the 1985 Farm Bill
would provide m ajor cash flow assis­
tance to agricultural borrowers at
minimal direct cost. W e also need
clarification this year o f the Fm HA
preparedness to provide direct loans
to qualifying farmers who cannot be
financed in full by commercial lend99
ers.
On Point 3, the Task Force stated
“ W e seek the development o f an in­
stitutional secondary market for
longer term real estate loans origi­
nated by commercial banks. A se­
condary market would provide ac­
cess to additional funds and diver­
sify the risks and returns from farm
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FmHA-guaranteed loans for resale
as m ortgage-backed securities to in­
vestors.”
The Task Force also said ware­
housing o f problem ag loans and/or
acquired assets deserve further
study, as well as perm itting banks
to hold real estate assets for a longer
period o f time to stabilize the mar­
kets.
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lunch is at noon, and the afternoon
presentation is at 12:30. Registra­
tion, which includes handouts, exhi­
bit hall entrance, refreshments, the
reception, two breakfasts and two
lunches, is $100 for IB A members,
$125 for subscribers and $150 for
nonmembers. Register through the
IB A office.
AM ES: Robert O. Grathwohl, who
was executive vice president at
United Bank & Trust until late last
year, recently joined Citizens Bank
and Trust Company o f Chillicothe,
M o., as president. Mr. Grathwohl
was president o f U niversity Bank &
Trust Co. in Am es at the time o f its
merger last June with Union Story
Trust & Savings Bank to form the
new United Bank & Trust.

CED AR FALLS: Recent prom o­
tions at Cedar Falls Trust & Savings
Bank include tw o vice presidents.
D orothy D. Heine has been pro­
Iowa News
m oted to vice president and cashier.
A t the Group 11 m eeting in Bur­ She joined the bank in 1963 and pre­
lington February 17, Edward K. viously was branch manager o f the
Johnstone, president o f Keokuk College Square office and head o f the
Savings Bank & Trust Co., Keokuk, consumer loan operations. Thomas
officially took over as Group chair­ Damgaard has been prom oted to
man. He replaces W illiam R. Ber- vice president and head o f the con­
nau, president, Peoples Savings sumer loan operations. He joined the
Bank, Crawfordsville, who was ap­ bank in 1976.
pointed in January as Iowa superin­
tendent o f banking. Succeeding Mr. CLINTON: Prom otions at Iowa
Johnstone as Group secretary is State Savings Bank in Clinton in­
Daniel H. Doyle, president, W ell­ cluded two prom otions to vice presi­
dent. Richard J. Carlson, who joined
man Savings Bank.
the bank in 1979, was prom oted to
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The Iowa Bankers Association executive vice president and secre­
will sponsor its 1986 A g Credit Con­ tary. Jurgen R. Duhr, who came to
ference on March 17-19 at the Sche- the bank in 1981, was prom oted to
man Center at Iowa State Univer­ vice president cashier.
sity in Ames. Registration on the DES M OINES: W illiam A . Wish17th begins at noon with afternoon man has been elected senior vice
sessions starting at 1:00 p.m ., an ex­ president and com ptroller o f Valley
hibit hall reception at 5:00 and din­ National Bank. He has been with
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sessions beginning at 8:15, noon
lunch, workshops starting at 1:30 PATON: Isabelle Nuckolls, widow
p.m ., and dinner on your own at o f Denver Nuckolls, who died Janu­
5:00. On the 19th breakfast is at ary 26 o f cancer, has been advanced
7:30 a.m., sessions begin at 8:00, to succeed him as president o f Com-

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munity State Bank. Mr. and Mrs.
Nuckolls had worked together for
the bank for 45 years and had owned
the bank a number o f years. Charles
Sarazen recently joined the bank as
executive vice president and CEO.
He was form erly executive vice president and trust officer at First Inter­
state Bank in Algona. In addition,
the Community State Bank board
elected Richard Happe as assistant
vice president.

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ELK CREEK: Approval has been
received to change the name o f State
Bank o f Elk Creek to Johnson Coun­
ty Bank, Elk Creek, with an office in
Tecumseh. The State Bank, as re­
ported in last week’s issue, pur­
chased the failed Johnson County
Bank o f Tecumseh from the FDIC
February 7 when the latter bank was
closed. State Bank o f Elk Creek,
with $6 m illion in assets, assumed
Johnson County Bank’s $18 million
in deposits and loans o f about $10.5
million.

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been elected president and a director
o f Norwest Bank Old St. Anthony,
N .A. He has been with Norwest
since 1963, m ost recently as a senior
vice president o f the bank.

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The M B A will hold a Productivi­
ty/C ost Containment W orkshop on
March 13 at the Sheraton Airport
Inn, Bloom ington. Two speakers
will conduct the program. Karen A.
A lf, president o f Karen A lf & A sso­
ciates, is the former manager o f the
financial institutions consulting
practice o f Peat, Marwick, M itchell
& Co. Richard Franzmeier, vice
president o f The Highland Bank of
St. Paul, is chairman o f the M B A
operations committee.
DULUTH: A t First Bank Duluth,
Helena Jackson was prom oted to
vice president, trust—legal. She
joined the bank in 1980 and m ost
recently served as assistant vice
president and trust officer. In addi­
tion, Dan Wallin was prom oted to
vice president, com m ercial loan
manager. He has served at First
Bank Duluth and First Bank Duluth
W est since 1970, m ost recently as
vice president, com m ercial loan
manager.

The Minnesota Bankers Associa­
M IN N EAPOLIS: Thomas A . W elch
tion will present a Strategic Plan­
has been elected president and a di­
ning Seminar in three locations:
rector o f Norwest Bank Camden,
March 10 at the Brainerd Holiday N .A. He has been managing Nor­
Inn, March 11 at the Bloom ington
west Bank Camden since 1983, hav­
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M ORA: M .D. “ Pete” M cVay has
been elected a director o f Kanabec
State Bank, filling the vacancy
created by the recent death o f Rus­
sell Strandlund, according to Chair­
man O. Jay Tomson. Mr. M cVay,
who is the retired president o f Car­
gill Co. in Minneapolis and a former
director o f Norwest Bank Minneapo­
lis, owns and manages a large farm­
ing operation in the M ora area. A d­
ditionally, it was announced Janu­
ary 30 (February 3 Weekly News­
letter) that Mr. M cVay heads a
group that has purchased Norwest
banks in Dawson, Luvem e, M onte­
video and Ortonville. Mr. M cVay
also has extensive ranch holdings in
Kansas and a 7,000 acre ranch in
Australia, where he will spend the
month o f March.

South Dakota News
The South Dakota Bankers A sso­
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Rapid City Ramada Inn and on
March 27 at the Sioux Falls Ramada
Inn. Presenter is Randy Heidmann
o f Collin W. Fritz and Associates.
Registration is at 8:00 a.m. with the
morning session starting at 9:00
a.m., lunch at noon, and afternoon
sessions from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Fee
is $95, and includes breaks, lunch
and materials. Register through the
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The Omaha National Bank In Fort Collins, Colorado, seeks
an AGRICULTURAL LOAN OFFICER to develop new busi­
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in livestock and crop production. A degree in finance or
related area, the ability to communicate effectively and
strong marketing skills are required.
If qualified, submit resume and salary history to:

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$55MM Northeast Iowa Bank needs an experienced EX­
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BANKING OFFICER— Positions available In the Rocky
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COMMERCIAL LOAN OFFICER—position with progres­
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P.O. Box 24227
Omaha, NE 68124
1-800-225-2885, In NE (402) 397-2885

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
AG LENDER
People oriented, aggressive Indiv with 2 + yrs FHA exp
and good knowledge of ag needed for high quality Institu­
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$28K.
TRUST OFFICER
Senior trust spot In $200m + com’l bank. Profitable dept
has an opening due to promotion and growth. Located in
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TRUST OFFICER for northern Iowa, prefer law degree . . . .
......................................................................Salary to $35,000
SENIOR CREDIT ADMINISTRATOR for Minnesota, 5-7
years experience preferred..................................... Salary to $35,000
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT for$60M Iowa bank. Should
be qualified to become C E O ........................ Salary $50,000
VICE PRESIDENT A AG LENDING OFFICER, possible #2
position. Good loan experience record preferred ..............
......................................................................Salary to $40,000
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT for community bank In
northwest Io w a ............................................................. Salary$35,000
TRUST OFFICER for central Illinois bank, prefer law de­
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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT for $50M bank. Requires op­
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2626 Ruan Center
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE OFFICER for major holding
company bank. Must know secondary market procedures
................................................................................Salary open
VICE PRESIDENT RETAIL BANKER for major holding com­
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SENIOR COMMERCIAL LENDER for key Iowa bank, excel­
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PRESIDENT A CEO for $50 million asset midwest bank.
Good earner with a clean po rtfo lio.................. Salary open
PRESIDENT A CEO for $40 million asset bank. Requires
ability to handle some problem loans ............ Salary open
AG LOAN OFFICER for eastern Iowa bank. Requires 2-5
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AUDITOR/CPA for Iowa holding company Salary to $30,000

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1010 Equitable Bldg. Des Moines, IA 50309
515/282-8462
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE
E.V.P. - For a western Nebraska bank of $85 mil­
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11246 Davenport Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402/330-3260
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Will be responsible for planning organizing, and
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Applicant must have excellent track records.
Send resume to File No. WEG c/o Northwestern
Banker.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE
REAL ESTATE LOAN - manage dept, for large suburban
bank. Construction lending experience a must.
$35,000
LOAN REVIEW • assist senior loan review officer of
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$24,000
COMMERCIAL LOAN • Junior position with $200MM subur­
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credits.
$28,000
AGRI-LENDER - senior position which requires strong
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