FDIC Data: Strong Banks Support Iowa’s Economy
Second quarter report shows broad-based loan growth to support a growing economy. JOHNSTON, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2026) — According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter…
Iowa Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to…
FDIC Data: Iowa Banks Maintain Strong Position in First Quarter
JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 27, 2026) — According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the banking industry continued to show resiliency and strong performance through ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Four Student Athlete Achievement Awards at Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 16, 2026) — Four Iowa high school seniors received a 2026 Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) Student Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 13…
Iowa Bankers Help Iowa PBS Raise Nearly $12,000 at Festival
JOHNSTON, Iowa (March 11, 2026) — Ten bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 15. Volunteers answered pledge phones from 6-10 p.m.
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Five Student Athlete Achievement Awards at Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 9, 2026) — Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2026 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 6-7…
FDIC Data: Iowa Banks Power Economy with $92 Billion in Loans
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Feb. 24, 2026) — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) data released Tuesday showed the banking industry’s strength through continued economic uncertainty. Iowa banks experienced steady loan growth throughout the year and expect…
Keaton Moeller Receives Student Athlete Achievement Award
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Feb. 23, 2026) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also academically and in their communities. Keaton Moeller,…
Katelyn Brandhorst Receives 2026 IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Feb. 9, 2026) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also academically and in their communities. Katelyn Brandhorst,…
Investing Public Deposits in Iowa Would Be Boon for Economy
Report shows if taxpayer dollars were invested locally, they would contribute an additional $1.759 billion to local economic growth. JOHNSTON, Iowa (Jan. 22, 2026) — On Thursday, the Common Sense Institute (CSI) released its “Keeping…