December 12, 2024

FDIC Data: Iowa Banks Remain Strong, Supporting Iowa’s Economy

JOHNSTON, IOWA (Dec. 12, 2024) — Data released Thursday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) showed continued strength for the banking industry. The data reported loan, deposit and asset growth in the third quarter.

December 3, 2024

Iowa Bankers Association Presents Seven High School Football Players With 2024 Student Athlete Achievement Awards

JOHNSTON, Iowa (Nov. 25, 2024) — Seven Iowa high school seniors received a 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa high school state football championships held Nov. 21-22 in Cedar Falls.

September 18, 2024

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…

September 18, 2024

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…

September 18, 2024

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…

September 5, 2024

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…

September 3, 2024

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…

August 14, 2024

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…

June 17, 2024

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,…

June 17, 2024

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…

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