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…
Third Quarter Results Show Banking Industry’s Strength
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Nov. 25, 2025) — Data released Monday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) showed continued strength for the banking industry. The state-specific data reported loan, deposit and asset growth in the third…
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Seven High School Football Players With 2025 Student Athlete Achievement Awards
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Nov. 24, 2025) — Seven Iowa high school seniors received a 2025 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa high school state football championships held Nov. 20-21 in Cedar Falls.
Iowa Banks Warn Business Customers About Account Takeover Scams
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2025) – Iowa banks continue to see sophisticated fraud impacting business customers. Currently, business customers are receiving communications that appear to be coming from the bank directly – the attack includes…
Iowa Bankers Association Names Rep. Bill Gustoff Legislator of the Year
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Iowa Rep. Bill Gustoff (R-Des Moines) with its 2025 IBA Legislator of the Year award. The IBA created the award to recognize…
Iowa Bankers Association Honors John Sorensen with James A. Leach Leadership Award
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2025) — Today, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leader, John Sorensen, with the 2025 James A. Leach Leadership Award during the IBA Annual Convention. This year marked the 25th…
Iowa Bankers Association Announces 2025-26 Leadership
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 23, 2025) — The Iowa Bankers Association recently elected officers and directors to serve on its 2025-26 board of directors. These leaders assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, held Sept.