Iowa Bankers Association Named Top Workplace
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 28, 2026) — This week, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) was awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by the Des Moines Register. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through…
Iowa Bankers Association Announces 2026-27 Leadership
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2026) — The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently elected officers and directors to serve on its 2026-27 board of directors. These leaders assumed their roles during the IBA Annual Convention, held…
Iowa Bankers Association Announces Launch of Foundation
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 22, 2026) — This week, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) officially announced the launch of the Iowa Bankers Foundation. The foundation will enhance the industry’s community impact across the state. Iowa’s banking…
Iowa Bankers Association Honors John and Steve Goodenow with James A. Leach Leadership Award
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 21, 2026) — Today, the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) presented banking leaders John E. Goodenow and Stephen J. Goodenow (Steve) with the 2026 James A. Leach Leadership Award during the IBA…
Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation Leadership Transition Announced
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 21, 2026) — Iowa Bankers Mortgage Corporation (IBMC) President Robert Hartwig has announced he will retire in 2027. Nathan Smithey will assume the role of IBMC president following Hartwig’s retirement. Smithey currently…
Iowa Bankers Association Honors Randy Feenstra With Distinguished Public Service Award
Feenstra honored for unwavering support of the banking industry to better Iowa’s communities JOHNSTON, Iowa (Sept. 21, 2026) – The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recently presented Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) with its Distinguished Public Service…
FDIC Data: Strong Banks Support Iowa’s Economy
Second quarter report shows broad-based loan growth to support a growing economy. JOHNSTON, Iowa (Aug. 26, 2026) — According to Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) data released Tuesday, the banking industry finished the second quarter…
Iowa Bankers Association Supports Launch of Industry-Owned Blockchain Network
Banks of all sizes to be able to safely offer modern payments services, preserving local lending in communities across the country Today, 39 state bankers associations announced the formation of BankChain Alliance to…
FDIC Data: Iowa Banks Maintain Strong Position in First Quarter
JOHNSTON, Iowa (May 27, 2026) — According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the banking industry continued to show resiliency and strong performance through ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures.
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Four Student Athlete Achievement Awards at Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament
DES MOINES, Iowa (March 16, 2026) — Four Iowa high school seniors received a 2026 Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) Student Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Boys’ State Basketball Tournament championships on March 13…