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- Post-Pandemic Survey: Most Banks Encouraging Staff to Get Vaccine
- As Gov. Kim Reynolds opened up the COVID-19 vaccine to all Iowans age 16 or older this week, most Iowa bankers are encouraging staff to receive a vaccine, according to a survey conducted by the Iowa Bankers Association last week. learn more
- IBA Partners With Raygun on Banking T-Shirts
- The T-shirts will only be available to IBA members and will soon be available to purchase exclusively on the IBA website. learn more
- People & Places: April 9, 2021
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Lori Bronner
- Lori Bronner SVP, HR Director CUSB Bank, Cresco learn more
- Legislators Hear Directly From Iowa Bankers
- The Iowa Bankers Association held its virtual Bankers Day on the Hill this week in which bankers and legislators had the opportunity to meet and discuss issues impacting the banking industry. learn more
- Communications Toolkit Focuses on PPP
- The toolkit includes an article, press release, social media posts, web ads, newspaper ads, postcards and a fact sheet that can be customized and branded to each specific bank. learn more
- People & Places: April 2, 2021
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Kenesha Davis
- Kenesha Davis BSA Specialist Lincoln Savings Bank, Waterloo learn more
- Iowa Legislative Roundup
- Schultz says bill would level playing field between banks and credit unions. learn more
- Complete Iowa Farm Land Rental Survey
- As lenders often have detailed information regarding cash rents in their respective areas, the Iowa Bankers Association encourages members to complete the survey. learn more
- People & Places: March 26, 2021
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Darla Kilburg
- Darla Kilburg CSR Supervisor Fidelity Bank & Trust, Tipton learn more
- Feenstra, Kind Introduce ECORA Legislation
- This week, Reps. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) and Ron Kind (D-Wisconsin) introduced the Enhancing Credit Opportunities for Rural America legislation in the U.S. House. learn more
- 4 Student Athletes Receive IBA Scholarships
- The award recognizes graduating senior student athletes who not only excel in athletics, but also in the classroom and the community. learn more
- People & Places: March 19, 2021
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Tammy Blick
- Tammy Blick Vice President/Loan Officer First Central State Bank, Eldridge learn more
- 5 Student Athletes Receive IBA Scholarships
- The award recognizes graduating senior student athletes who not only excel in athletics, but also in the classroom and the community. learn more
- People & Places: March 12, 2021
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Shane Tiernan
- Shane Tiernan Director of Lending GNB Bank, Conrad learn more
- IBIS Receives Wellmark Promise Award
- Iowa Bankers Insurance and Services Inc. was awarded the Promise Award as Wellmark’s No. 1 general agency for 2020. learn more
- Regional Golf Outings, Virtual Meeting in May
- Bankers are urged to register for the outing in their region but may attend any of the scheduled outings. The IBA will also host one virtual business meeting May 5. learn more
- SBA Releases PPP Interim Final Rule
- The U.S. Small Business Administration issued an interim final rule this week implementing recent changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. The rule adjusts the PPP payroll calculation for Form 1040, Schedule C Filers. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Stephanie Burman-Kloetzer
- Stephanie Burman-Kloetzer Vice President of Operations First Bank Hampton learn more
- IBA to Host Ag Webinar Series
- The webinars are designed to provide current information on today’s agricultural issues, and to help ag bankers better serve their customers. learn more
- QM Webinar Recording Now Available
- The Truth in Lending Act provides certain protections from liability for creditors that evidence repayment ability by making mortgage loans that meet the Qualified Mortgage definitions learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Rochelle Hughes
- Rochelle Hughes Human Resources Officer Fidelity Bank & Trust, Worthington learn more
- Over 45,000 PPP Loans Approved in Iowa in 2021
- More than 45,000 Paycheck Protection Program loans totaling $1.56 billion have been approved in Iowa during the second round of the U.S. Small Business Administration's program. learn more
- Reynolds Thanks Bankers for Pandemic Efforts
- Gov. Kim Reynolds thanked Iowa bankers — during a brief welcome address at the Iowa Bankers Association’s virtual Management & Policy Conference this week — for their efforts to help customers during the pandemic. learn more
- IBMC Servicing Portfolio Continues to Outperform
- The IBA often receives inquiries regarding the overall health of Iowa’s housing market, and in particular homebuyers. A positive indicator continues to be the performance of loans originated by community banks through Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corp. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Brianna Marso
- Brianna Marso Human Resources Officer Iowa State Bank, Algona learn more
- IBA Gives Thanks for Iowa Banks
- Iowa banks step up to challenges of 2020. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Michelle Westendorf
- Michelle Westendorf Vice President, Agricultural/Commercial Loans Fidelity Bank & Trust, Janesville learn more
- Zeihan Shares Mixed Outlook on Economy Due to COVID-19
- Zeihan discussed the history of trade and the political issues that have impacted global trade over the years as well as how it has been shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. learn more
- Submit Photos for 2022 Scenes of Iowa Calendar Today
- Any photo that shows the history and beauty of Iowa is welcome. learn more
- People & Places: September 25, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Jackie Castro
- Jackie Castro Account Manager Lincoln Savings Bank, Des Moines learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Curran Putney
- Curran Putney Lending Compliance Officer Hills Bank, Hills learn more
- People & Places: September 10, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Cris Williams
- Cris Williams AVP, Branch Manager Iowa State Bank, Des Moines learn more
- People & Places: July 31, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Aimee Kern
- Aimee Kern Vice President of Human Resources Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Clear Lake learn more
- Survey: Banks Weighing Options for Reopening Lobbies
- The IBA conducted a survey last week to gauge how banks are planning to reopen lobbies as Gov. Kim Reynolds begins the process of a gradual reopening of the economy. learn more
- IBA Offers Signage Messaging for Reopening Lobbies
- The IBA has created COVID-19 sample messaging that banks can use to create and customize signage and audio messages as they reopen lobbies to the public. learn more
- State Economy Lost $1.6B in Early Weeks of Pandemic
- In the first weeks of the state's shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa’s economy lost an anticipated $1.6 billion, economists said Wednesday. learn more
- 2021 Scenes of Iowa Calendar Photos to Be Unveiled on Facebook
- One photo will be released each Friday through Aug. 7, which is the final day to order and receive early-bird pricing. learn more
- IBA Raises $40,000 for Food Bank of Iowa
- The IBA launched the food drive earlier this month, asking its member banks, employees and industry partners to join the effort. In addition to the many individual contributions, SHAZAM, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and the IBA all provided significant contributions. learn more
- PPP Funding Runs Out; IBA Asks Congress to Authorize More
- The IBA, along with all 50 other state bankers associations this week wrote to House and Senate leaders urging them to quickly increase funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. learn more
- Fed to Provide Liquidity for PPP Loans
- This funding will assist households and employers of all sizes and bolster the ability of state and local governments to deliver critical services during the coronavirus pandemic. learn more
- McClelland, Akron Students Named Winners of MSW Essay Contests
- Students in grades six to 12 submitted essays to the contests, competing for the chance to win up to $1,000 to help boost their college savings. learn more
- Mnuchin Announces Changes to PPP; Rollout Set
- The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program, created through the CARES Act to provide relief to small businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), launches Friday, April 3. learn more
- IBA Encourages Bankers to Engage With Legislators
- It is important for bankers and bank directors around the state to contact their legislators and share all the great things their banks are doing during the pandemic. learn more
- IBA, CBI and ICUL Issue Joint Statement on Stability of Financial Institutions During COVID-19 Pandemic
- The statement details the steps Iowa financial institutions have taken to protect the health and well-being of their employees and customers, as well as steps they have taken to help those economically impacted by COVID-19. learn more
- Remote Campaign to Replace Bankers Day on the Hill
- Because interaction with legislators remains important during these uncertain times, the IBA is planning a campaign for bankers to engage with legislators specifically on April 1. learn more
- IBA FAQs Answer Bank Questions About COVID-19
- The FAQs address issues such as limiting access to branch offices, limiting cash withdrawals and more. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Tara Ford
- Tara Ford Vice President of Operations Farmers Savings Bank, Milford learn more
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