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- Economy Adds 4.8 Million Jobs in June
- The U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs in June, according to data released today by the Labor Department, as the gradual easing of coronavirus-related restrictions helped more businesses reopen and bring back workers. learn more
- People & Places: July 3, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Mark Cates
- Mark Cates Vice President/Branch Manager Guthrie County State Bank, Panora learn more
- IBA Video Promotes Banks' Assistance to Small Businesses
- Using the theme, Built by You, Backed by Iowa Banks, the video includes interviews with several small business owners about reopening and how they are looking toward a bright future because they were able to survive the pandemic with the support of Iowa banks learn more
- Early-Bird Deadline for 2021 Scenes of Iowa Calendar Orders is Aug. 7
- Calendars ordered by that date will receive the early bird rate of $1.05 per calendar. learn more
- People & Places: June 25, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Becky Becker
- Becky Becker Regional Customer Service Supervisor Fidelity Bank & Trust, Oelwein learn more
- Legislature Adjourns 2020 Session of the Legislature
- The Iowa Legislature finally adjourned its 2020 session on Sunday. When the Legislature suspended action in mid-March due to the pandemic, it was working on significant tax reform measures. learn more
- Iowa Bankers Meet With Young, Scholten
- Election season is in full swing, and Iowa bankers are connecting with candidates. This week, bankers started meeting with congressional candidates. learn more
- People & Places: June 19, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Tiffanie Wingert
- Tiffanie Wingert Personal Banker Shelby County State Bank, Harlan learn more
- SBA, Treasury Issue Guidance on PPP Flexibility
- The U.S. Small Business Administration and Treasury Department released an interim final rule Wednesday to reflect changes made by H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act learn more
- ABA Urges Court to Restore Limits on Chevron Deference
- The American Bankers Association urged the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling in the association’s challenge of the National Credit Union Administration’s 2016 field of membership rule. The Iowa Bankers Association coordinated an amicus brief in support of the ABA on this matter. learn more
- People & Places: June 12, 2020
- All the latest organizational and staffing changes at banks throughout Iowa. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Adam Nederhoff
- Adam Nederhoff Commercial Loan Officer Green Belt Bank & Trust, Iowa Falls learn more
- Plagge, Roederer to Speak at IBA Virtual Regional Meeting
- The Iowa Bankers Association’s annual Regional Meetings were canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the IBA has decided to take the meeting portion of the event virtual. learn more
- Senate Sends PPP Flexibility Bill to President
- The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that would provide greater flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program borrowers. Having cleared the House last week, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act now awaits the president's signature. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Aimee Kern
- Aimee Kern Vice President of Human Resources Clear Lake Bank & Trust, Clear Lake learn more
- House Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
- The bill reduces an administration requirement that 75% of PPP loan funds be used for payroll. Lawmakers agreed to require 60% of such loans be used for payroll. learn more
- State Program to Help Farmers Dispose of Hogs
- The Ag Department is offering producers $40 for each animal to help cover some of the disposal costs for market-ready hogs. 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 Event Cancellations and Updates
- The Iowa Bankers Association has been closely monitoring the novel coronavirus situation. learn more
- IBA Member Spotlight: Tara Ford
- Tara Ford Vice President of Operations Farmers Savings Bank, Milford learn more
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