Midwest Job Expansion

Merchants Bank in Winona Hiring Across Six Key Roles

Merchants Bank in Winona, Minnesota, is one of the most active employers in the region right now. The community bank is recruiting for a Wire Transfer Specialist II, an Associate Investment Advisor, an Internal Auditor, a Credit Administration Representative, and part-time Tellers working 20 to 25 hours per week, Winona Daily News reported. It is also hiring a Facilities Purchasing Administration Coordinator at $25.63 to $30.77 per hour.

The Credit Administration Representative role pays $21.01 to $24.66 per hour. The Wire Transfer Specialist II is a high-stakes hire — the person in that seat oversees Federal Reserve Bank balances and ACH files, keeping the bank inside strict federal compliance rules. One mistake can trigger costly daylight overdrafts.

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Iowa Cities Race to Fill Police and Public Safety Gaps

Cedar Falls and Waverly, Iowa, are both actively recruiting law enforcement personnel, according to Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. Cedar Falls is testing candidates for Reserve Police Officer eligibility — the minimum age is just 19. The city is also hiring full-time Public Safety Officers, a dual role combining police and firefighting duties, at a salary of $73,540 to $94,973 per year.

Waverly is looking for a full-time Police Officer at $72,247 to $88,780 annually. With only 17 officers total on the Waverly force, a single open seat puts real strain on the department. The state average for Iowa police pay is $70,980 per year, meaning both cities are offering above-average pay to stay competitive in a tight market.

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University of Northern Iowa Expands Dining and Childcare Staff

The University of Northern Iowa is growing its campus workforce heading into the new academic year. UNI is hiring for its Dining Services team and adding staff at its Child Development Center, which runs early-childhood programs. The push reflects a broader pattern in higher education: campuses need people in place before the fall semester begins.

South Dakota Posts Comptroller, YMCA, and City Roles

In the Black Hills region, Chadron State College is recruiting a Comptroller — officially called a College Fiscal Officer — at an estimated salary of $85,000 to $100,000 per year, according to Rapid City Journal. The role reports to the Associate Vice President of Administration and Finance. Chadron State is part of the Nebraska State College System and serves students across the northern Black Hills tri-state area.

The YMCA of Rapid City is filling a Member Services Associate spot and an Early Learning Assistant Teacher role. The City of Lead, South Dakota, is also hiring a Building Inspector to handle code enforcement in the growing historic community. Together, these openings show a region covering everything from finance and fitness to childcare and city services.

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