Iowa Bankers Association Announces 2024-25 Leadership
Jim Plagge of Bank Iowa to chair IBA board of directors JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 17, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association recently elected officers and directors to serve on its 2024-25 board of directors. These…
Iowa Bankers Association Honors Tom Pohlman with James A. Leach Leadership Award
Longtime community banking leader honored for his service to the banking industry JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, Tom Pohlman, with the 2024 James A. Leach Leadership…
Iowa Bankers Association Names Sen. Jason Schultz Legislator of the Year
Schultz honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 16) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Sen. Jason Schultz (R-Schleswig) with its 2024 IBA Legislator…
FDIC Data: Second Quarter FDIC Data Shows Iowa Banks Continue to Drive Iowa’s Economy
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Sept. 5, 2024) — The banking industry finished the first half of the year with growth and resiliency, despite continued economic uncertainty. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) second quarter data released Thursday…
Iowa Bankers Association Names Adam Gregg as President and CEO
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Sept. 3, 2024) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) is pleased to announce Adam Gregg, former lieutenant governor, as its incoming president and CEO. Gregg will succeed President and CEO John Sorensen, who…
Iowa Bankers Association Sponsors Grand Champion in Governor’s Charity Steer Show at Iowa State Fair
JOHNSTON, IOWA (August 13, 2024) — Whopper, a steer raised by Emma Norman of Searsboro, Iowa and selected by the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), won the 2024 Governor’s Charity Steer Show…
2024 Iowa School of Banking — First-Year Students
First Row: Tracy Gibson, Bankers Trust Company, Ankeny, Michelle Janechek, Decorah Bank & Trust Company, Decorah, Meghan Bonefas, First Trust & Savings Bank, Wheatland, Molly Ferree, Houghton State Bank, Red Oak,…
2024 Iowa School of Banking — Second-Year Students
First row: Jim Buenger, Peoples Bank, Sheldon; Scott Herbers, First State Bank, Grinnell; JJ Garcia, West Liberty State Bank, West Liberty; Melissa Fagen, MidWestOne Bank, Iowa City; Shannon Morris, Farmers State…
FDIC Data: First Quarter Iowa Banking Results Show Loan and Deposit Growth
JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 29, 2024) — The banking industry began the year showing strength and resiliency despite tightened margins and highly competitive rate pressure. According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Iowa Bankers Association President and CEO Announces Retirement
JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), recently announced plans for his retirement at year-end 2024. He will continue leading the IBA until a search…