Well-Intentioned Employees May be Your Greatest Cybersecurity Risk
Dustin Caldwell
As employees navigate returning to the office, continued work-from-home situations and new hybrid workplaces, ransomware hustlers are salivating. That’s because…
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Fourth of July Fun!
Bank Iowa
We still can’t get over how fun the fourth of July was! Check out some of the parade photos from…
Gift Cards Are Gifts: Not Financial Transactions
Bank Iowa
For holidays, birthdays and other special occasions, gift cards are given as a token of celebration or gratitude. While these…
Celebrate Dairy Month with Bank Iowa and Moo Mobile
Bank Iowa
Community Members are encouraged to visit Bank Iowa for a sweet treat in support of local dairy farmers. For…
Painted Piggy Banks at the Local Kid’s Art Fest
Bank Iowa
Humboldt team members participated in Humboldt Area Arts Council Kids’ Art Fest the week of June 26-27. At the Bank Iowa booth, kids…
William Penn’s Navy and Gold Gala
Bank Iowa
The Oskaloosa Region group attended William Penn's Navy & Gold Gala. The group participated in an eight round Trivia event and ended up…
Getting ‘Out and About’ with Intention
Mark Phillips
Those in-person moments we’ve all been waiting for are finally beginning to resume. There’s weirdness, for sure, as event organizers…
Iowa Students Named Recipients of Bank Iowa Scholarship
Bank Iowa
Nineteen students awarded with the annual Spirit of Chandy scholarship The following students have been selected as recipients of this…
2020 Annual Report
Bank Iowa
Our annual report covers more than just financial performance (which was pretty record breaking!), it also highlights our commitment to…
American Marketing Association Honors Bank Iowa with 9 Marketing Awards
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa’s marketing team awarded 35 marketing awards over the last three years Bank Iowa is celebrating nine marketing awards…
Hiring Challenges? Think Unconventionally
Kennedy Van Rossum
Sparked by a global pandemic, “job security” has been a buzzword for more than a year. However many Iowa employers…
Crippled By Cryptocurrency: If You Don’t Know It, Don’t Invest in It
Bank Iowa
An investment broker contacts you about a great venture opportunity that guarantees a large financial gain. They ask you to…
Kris Dale Celebrates Retirement in the Charter Oak Community
Bank Iowa
Community Members are encouraged to Celebrate Kris Dale’s Upcoming Retirement. Bank Iowa’s Charter Oak Branch Manager, Kris Dale, is set…
Is Your Parental Leave Policy Planting Seeds of Doubt?
Meghan Kearney
“Where do you see yourself in five years?” It’s a popular question asked in job interviews. While the intention may…
Pella-Area Team Members Prepare to Volunteer at Tulip Festival
Bank Iowa
Pella-area team members prepare to volunteerat the 85th annual Tulip Festival. Featured in the photo are Teresa Pleima, Gail Seekamp,…
Bank Iowa Celebrates 40-Year Tenure of Team member
Bank Iowa
Community Members are encouraged to Celebrate Vicki Brown’s Retirement Bank Iowa’s Retail Banking Supervisor, Vicki Brown, will retire from Bank…
Customers are Encouraged to Stop by Bank Iowa Locations For Mother’s Day Treat
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa customers in northeast Iowa are encouraged to stop by one of four Bank Iowa locations in Fredericksburg, Lawler,…
Bank Iowa Hires Karyee Gonder as Ag and Commercial Loan Officer
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa has appointed Karyee Gonder as an ag and commercial loan officer at their Shenandoah location. Gonder previously worked…
What Small-town Floral Shops Can Teach Us about Resilience
Kim Berns
Small-town floral shops are a staple on many of Iowa’s main streets. No strangers to economic ups-and-downs, owners and operators…
Bank Iowa Altoona Team Members Awarded the Newell/Franklin Community Award
Bank Iowa
The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce has selected Bank Iowa as the 2021 recipient for the Newell/Franklin award. This award…
Bank Iowa Hires Dale De Jong as Consumer and Mortgage Loan Officer
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa has appointed Dale De Jong as a consumer and mortgage loan officer at their Pella location. Dale De…
Pella Celebrates High School Sports
Bank Iowa
Mortgage Loan Officer, Dale De Jong, celebrated Pella High School and Pella Christian High School basketball teams for their successful…
Bank Iowa Invites Community Members to the Second Annual Online Easter Eggs Hunt
Bank Iowa
Winning ‘hunters’ will receive a flower arrangement just in time for the Easter holiday The continued cancelation of some community…
Five Simple Strategies for Boosting Employees’ Financial Health
Mark Phillips
Advancing employee wellness has become a popular intention for socially conscious employers. The most mature wellness strategies encompass the whole…
Money Follows Value. It Also Follows Values.
Mark Phillips
Americans dramatically changed their spending habits in 2020. In response to COVID-19, both consumers and businesses alike made on-the-fly money…
Seniors are Encouraged to Apply for Bank Iowa $500 Spirit of Chandy Scholarship
Bank Iowa
Applications accepted now through March 26, 2021 For the eighth year, Bank Iowa is pleased to offer graduating high school…
Investing in Personal Relationships to Accelerate Pandemic Recovery
Mark Phillips
If you feel like the length of our collective fuse seems to be shortening by the day, there may be…
Sally McCann Retires After 23 Years of Service
Kennedy Van Rossum
Congratulations to Sally McCann of Oskaloosa on her retirement after 23 years of service! Wishing her all the best as…
Team Members Celebrate the Holiday Season
Bank Iowa
Across the state, many of our team members are celebrating the holidays in their own festive ways. From all of us at…
Zoom Fatigue? Find Some Way to Like It.
Mark Phillips
Teaching an old dog new tricks is said to be something of a fool’s errand. But, as a farm kid,…
Donating to the the Waucoma Fire Department
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa is proud to donate to the Waucoma Fire Department. All proceeds will be going toward new rescue equipment.
Volunteering with Salvation Army
Bank Iowa
Our ladies in the Lawler region volunteered in the community by ringing the bell for Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign at…
Time for TMI on Your PMI & More
Andy Newman
Seventy-five percent of people don’t put 20 percent down when buying a home, or at least that’s been my experience…
Bank Iowa Celebrates Team Member on Upcoming Retirement
Bank Iowa
Cheryl Rath is set to retire this year. Bank Iowa today announced that Cheryl Rath is set to retire at…
Spreading the Holiday Cheer
Bank Iowa
Our Lawler team members were not shy to show the holiday spirit to our business clients this year! Team members…
Little Light of Mine Light Display
Bank Iowa
Our team members in New Hampton are proudly displaying a holiday light display throughout the month of December.
Humboldt Participates in Putting the Giving in Thanksgiving Challenge
Bank Iowa
Our Humboldt team members donated both food and cash to the Upper Des Moines Outreach (UDMO) as part of the…
Lawler Donates to Fire Department
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa recently donated to the Lawler's Fire Department to purchase a fire truck earlier this year as well as…
Knocked Off Kilter? Lean on Your Network
Mark Phillips
Before this year, I could count on one hand the amount of times I’d been truly surprised. Like, completely knocked…
Pella Donates Care Packages to Students
Bank Iowa
Our team members in Pella donated Bank Iowa mugs and a deck of playing cards to students at Central College who won't…
USDA Distributes Food Boxes in Shenandoah
Bank Iowa
The Shenandoah Community Food Pantry sponsored a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box distribution event in the Shenandoah Walmart parking…
Colfax’s Annual Halloween Celebration
Bank Iowa
Every year, community members in Colfax celebrate Halloween with an annual walk through all the downtown businesses on main street. In order to…
I Just Broke the Biggest Rule in Branding
Josh Fleming
Brand standards. Brand guidelines. Brand books. Marketers know these are gospel when it comes to building a brand. Once built,…
It’s Easier than You Think to Get People Excited about Giving
Mark Phillips
I don’t think I’m shocking anyone to say employee participation in a corporate giving campaign often feels more obligatory than…
Bank Iowa Brings Home Nine Marketing and Communications Honors
Bank Iowa
Six campaigns earn eight trophies and a Best of Show honor in the 2020 PRSA Central Iowa PRIME Awards competition…
Building Your Dream
Brad Parker
“Great moments are born from great opportunities.” That quote from the movie Miracle has always stuck with me. And, as…
Three Keys to Building a Model Community
Nevada Richards
Last month, Renee Riedel, Executive Director at Clarinda Economic Development Corp, sat across from me in my office, relieved to…
Bank Iowa Set to Celebrate Retirement of Long Time Team Member
Bank Iowa
Pam Williams started with Bank Iowa in 1979 Bank Iowa Customer Service Representative Pam Williams will retire from Bank Iowa…
Bank Iowa Invites Community Members to Donate to Iowa-Based ’Can Do Cancer’
Bank Iowa
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bank Iowa is partnering with Can Do Cancer, an Iowa-based non-profit organization that…
Three Surprisingly Simple Tips for Mastering Financial Agility
Mark Phillips
Reaping what you sow is far from a sure thing, as Iowa farmers know all too well. The 700-mile path…
2019 Annual Report
Bank Iowa
While this year has posed a series of challenges, we believe the hard work our team did during 2019 and…
Bank Iowa Participates in West Metro Chamber Annual Golf Outing
Bank Iowa
Team members David Adamiak, Matt Wagner, Bill Fry and Zach Carlton represented Bank Iowa at the West Metro Annual Golf…
2020 Amps Up Appreciation for Local Partnerships
Mark Phillips
Mother Nature sure has a way of piling on, doesn’t she? From farm fields to downtown corridors, echoes of “Could…
Bank Iowa supports Habitat for Humanity through $800K in mortgage purchases
Bank Iowa
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and Bank Iowa have partnered to provide funding for Des Moines families to receive…
Bank Iowa Supports Monarch Booster Club Through Golf Tournament
Bank Iowa
Team member Brian Ettleman and community members Bret Larson, Joe Clark and Kraig Kitt participated in the Monarch Booster Club…
Bank Iowa Members Put in the Work for Habitat for Humanity’s Adopt-A-Day
Bank Iowa
Team members in the Des Moines region partnered with Central Des Moines’ Habitat for Humanity Adopt-A-Day project. Team members volunteered…
Bank Iowa Fundraises for Upper Des Moines Opportunity
Bank Iowa
Team members in our Humboldt and Gilmore City locations hosted a jeans day to raise money for Upper Des Moines…
Bank Iowa Sponsors the Annual Sweet Corn Serenade Event.
Bank Iowa
Our Oskaloosa location sponsored “Marshall County Hangmen” during the annual Sweet Corn Serenade this evening. While the serenade looked a…
Is Now a Good Time to Buy a Home?
Brian Ettleman
What do having your wisdom teeth removed, preparing to welcome a baby and being a first-time home buyer all have…
Meeting the Challenge of a Founder’s Legacy
Mark Phillips
In recent weeks, our bank has been celebrating the life and achievements of our co-founder Harry Barr who passed away…
Bank Iowa Sponsors First Downs
Bank Iowa
Throughout the 2019 season, Bank Iowa proudly sponsored a total of 75 first downs William Penn University's football team completed…
Bank Iowa Celebrates Dairy Month with Moo Mobile
Bank Iowa
The Moo Mobile will serve free shakes to customers at all Bank Iowa northeast locations during July 21-24. The bank…
Clients Show Appreciation
Bank Iowa
Our customers make us smile every day, but especially on days like this! Thank you to the two Bank Iowa…
Bank Iowa Celebrates Life, Achievements of Co-Founder Harry Barr
Bank Iowa
Barr passes away at age 84, leaves legacy of entrepreneurship and empowerment Bank Iowa’s 270+ employees are celebrating the life…
Is Your Life on Hold?
Cindy Bednarczyk
“Thank you, can you please hold?” Don’t you just love that? You simply have a task to complete and you…
Bank Iowa’s Chad Leighty Promoted to Denison Regional President
Bank Iowa
Scott Brus retires after 35-year career with Bank Iowa Bank Iowa today announced Chad Leighty has been promoted to regional…
Bank Iowa Hires Dustin Caldwell as IT Director
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa has appointed Dustin Caldwell as a director of information technology (IT) housed at Bank Iowa’s headquarters in West…
Margaret Burns Receives Excellence in Mentoring Award
Bank Iowa
Congratulations to Margaret Burns for receiving the Excellence in Mentoring Award through her involvement with the MAY Mentoring Program. Margaret has been…
Oskaloosa Region Supports Mahaska Health Foundation
Bank Iowa
Our Oskaloosa team members united as one to support the Mahaska Health Foundation and their recent campaign, We Are One.…
Bank Iowa Regional President Scott Brus Announces Retirement
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Denison's regional president, Scott Brus, today announced his retirement from the bank, effective July 3, 2020. Brus has…
Bank Iowa Supports New Hampton Municipal Utilities
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa is proud to support New Hampton Municipal Utilities (NHMU) and their new project to bring fiber optics to…
Return to Routine
Mark Phillips
Staying home during the pandemic opened up a lot more free time for many working people. Even those lucky enough…
Celebrating the Last Day
Bank Iowa
Our Clarinda location opened their doors for customers one last time before moving into our new facility this weekend. This…
Bank Iowa Hires Mindy Humpal as Consumer and Mortgage Loan Officer
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa has appointed Mindy Humpal as a consumer and mortgage loan officer at their New Hampton location. Humpal previously…
Bank Iowa Names Recipients of Crowdsourced Community Give Back Program
Bank Iowa
Nineteen organizations across the state benefit from Bank Iowa’s Helping Hand initiative Bank Iowa today announced the recipients of its…
Bank Iowa Brings Home Seven Marketing Honors, VP Named ‘Marketer of the Year’
Bank Iowa
Distinctive, community-centric campaigns earn six trophies and an executive nod in the 2020 AMA Iowa NOVA Awards competition Bank Iowa’s marketing…
Today’s Employees Wants Purpose Beyond Profit
Mark Phillips
What’s your purpose? If you’re anything like me, you’ve pondered that question many times throughout your life. It can be…
Values Pave a Path through Chaos
Mark Phillips
What if I told you every decision you made over the last few months was wrong? Would it strike a…
Bank Iowa Donates Fresh Eggs to the Community
Bank Iowa
Our Humboldt region purchased 1,050 dozen eggs from a Bank Iowa client and donated them to various community groups (including Humboldt County…
Bank Iowa Supports Historic Pella Trust with Community Project
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa is proud to support Historic Pella Trust's Tuttle Learning Walk Project. Once completed, the project will provide a…
Here’s To Our Bank Iowa Team Members
Bank Iowa
During these uncertain times, our team members have been working hard to meet the needs our community and clients need.…
Colfax’s Silver Lining
Bank Iowa
Our Colfax location is nearing the end of its renovation! Team members celebrated parts of the renovation with a ribbon…
The Hidden Costs of COVID-19 Soon to Hit Your Budget
Mark Phillips
Last week, three different friends had to replace or repair appliances in their homes. One surmised her oven finally gave…
Bank Iowa to Crowdsource Community Needs for Helping Hand Give Back Program
Bank Iowa
Iowans asked to share ideas for ways Bank Iowa can help its neighbors cope with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic…
Team Members Donate to Local Food Pantry
Bank Iowa
Humboldt team members purchased 50 dozen eggs from a Bank Iowa farm customer and donated the eggs and 60 jars…
Interior Construction in Colfax
Bank Iowa
Since our lobbies are closed, our Colfax location is currently undergoing construction. We can't wait to welcome our community members…
Easter Time in Waucoma
Bank Iowa
The Easter holiday did not go unnoticed for the children of Waucoma this year. Team members Shelbee Winter and Amanda…
Celebrating Essential Workers
Bank Iowa
Kum & Go treated Colfax team members with lunch and celebrated all essential workers in the area!
Bank Iowa Invites Community Members to Hunt for Easter Eggs Online
Bank Iowa
Winning ‘hunters’ will receive a flower arrangement just in time for the Easter holiday The cancelation of community Easter…
Supporting Businesses
Bank Iowa
Fredericksburg team members supported businesses in town by ordering GodFathers takeout from All Stop.
Bank Iowa’s Brian Carolan promoted to Lawler Regional President
Bank Iowa
Renea Huinker retires after 36-year career with Bank Iowa Bank Iowa today announced Brian Carolan has been promoted to regional…
Oskaloosa Team Members Support Local Businesses and Events
Bank Iowa
Amidst this time of uncertainty and isolation, our team members in Oskaloosa find ways to support local business around the…
How to Stay Close to Your Customers While Maintaining Social Distance
Mark Phillips
The past few weeks, we’ve learned how to do without in many areas of life, including our instinctual need for…
St. Patrick’s Day in Humboldt
Bank Iowa
Team members in Humboldt were festive this St. Patrick's Day by wearing green and serving goodies to our lucky customers.
Bank Iowa Participates in St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Bank Iowa
Ladies of the Shenandoah, Essex and Red Oak locations participated in the annual St. Patricks Day parade in Imogene! While…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak – Bank Iowa’s Response
Bank Iowa
At Bank Iowa, one of our core values is being people-centered; the health and safety of our communities, clients and…
Bank Iowa Recognized by Iowa Finance Authority
Bank Iowa
Iowa Finance Authority has recognized Bank Iowa as a 2019 top mortgage lender and loan originator. Pictured is Todd Smith,…
Kate Steeve, Teller at Clarinda Drive-Up, Celebrates Retirement
Bank Iowa
After 40 years of service, Kate Steeve, a teller at the Clarinda Drive-Up, retired Feb. 28. A retirement party was…
Renea Huinker, Lawler Regional President, Celebrates Retirement
Bank Iowa
Congratulations to Renea Huinker, our Lawler Regional President, as she celebrates the start of her retirement! Renea has been with…
Red Oak Team Members Volunteer at High School Concessions
Bank Iowa
Team members in Red Oak volunteered at the concession stand for the double-header high school boy and girl basketball games…
Bank Iowa Clarinda and Shenandoah Host 2020 Ag Seminar
Bank Iowa
The Clarinda and Shenandoah regions hosted a 2020 Ag Seminar for the community on Jan. 27 at the Page County…
Villisca Team Members Present Check to Local Business
Bank Iowa
Team members in Villisca presented a check from Bank Iowa to members of the Southwest Valley Early Childhood Education Center…
In The News: IBA Member Spotlight
Bank Iowa
Iowa Bankers Association highlighted team member Emily Schwickerath in the weekly spotlight. We are so honored to have Emily as part…
5 Strategies for Keeping the Dream Alive
Mark Phillips
Let’s talk about those fabulous personal and business goals you set a few weeks ago in honor of the new…
In The News: Shenandoah Wrestling Receives Fundraiser Check From Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa
The Shenandoah wrestling program received a $475 check Wednesday, Jan. 8. The money was earned by the wrestling team in…
In The News: Members of Denison Community Help Immigrants Navigate The Naturalization Process
Bank Iowa
On Thursday nights in the Bank Iowa meeting room in Denison, immigrants study the book in front of them, preparing…
Clarinda Region Raises Money for Local Food Pantries
Bank Iowa
Throughout 2019, team members in the Clarinda region raised money for local food pantries by sponsoring jeans days. Clarinda’s donation went to Sew and Share,…
Bank Iowa Lawler Hosts Crop Marketing Workshop
Bank Iowa
Thank you to those who attended our “How to Get $4 Corn” workshop on Monday in New Hampton! We had…
Bank Iowa Empowers Team Members to Deliver Best Possible Client Experience
Bank Iowa
Iowa’s second-largest family owned bank articulates purpose for 278 team members across the state of Iowa Earlier this month, Bank…
Bank Iowa Humboldt Hosts 2020 Ag Update
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa in Humboldt hosted a 2020 Ag Seminar for the community on Jan. 9 at Zion Lutheran Church, focusing…
Bank Iowa Clarinda to Host 2020 Ag Seminar
Bank Iowa
Community members are invited to an event that will help plan for 2020 ag season Bank Iowa will host a…
Bank Iowa to Sponsor Crop Marketing Workshop
Bank Iowa
Learn crop marketing from start to finish by joining Bank Iowa at the "How To Get $4 Corn Workshop." Did…
Happy Holidays from our Bank Iowa family to yours!
Bank Iowa
Happy holidays from Bank Iowa! Our families and yours are the fabric of the communities in which we live and…
How Fiscally Responsible Are You (on the Company’s Dime)?
Mark Phillips
Inspired to become even better stewards of our money, my wife and I took on the One-Day-No-Spend challenge. If you’re…
Bank Iowa Oskaloosa Spreads Cheer with Ugly Sweaters and Holiday Games
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Oskaloosa wore their "ugly" holiday sweaters today and had a reindeer ring toss in their lobby! Employees who…
Bank Iowa to Host 2020 Ag Update Event
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa will host a 2020 ag event where leaders across the state will discuss important trends in the industry.…
Bank Iowa Humboldt Gives Back to Local Organizations
Bank Iowa
The Bank Iowa Humboldt team created a fun way to give back by collecting $5 donations in exchange for wearing…
Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade and Festival
Bank Iowa
The Bank Iowa Oskaloosa team decorated our tree for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade and Festival with Elsa and her…
Taste of Clarinda
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Clarinda was a part of Taste of Clarinda last week. This is an annual event that allows community…
Oskaloosa Chamber Women’s Luncheon
Bank Iowa
Isabelle Scully and Cassie Veldhuizen attended the Oskaloosa Chamber Women's Holiday Luncheon, winning Best Dressed for their Christmas sweaters! They…
Bank Iowa Hosts Clarinda High School Bank Crawl
Bank Iowa
Gilbert Thomas, Bank Iowa Clarinda's Regional President, hosted Clarinda High School's First Annual Bank Crawl. He enjoyed his time talking…
Bank Iowa Packs Over 200 Box Lunches for Harvest Run
Bank Iowa
Several of our regions put together and delivered box lunches for our clients' fall harvest season, calling it the "Harvest…
Bank Iowa Adopts a Family this Holiday Season
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa is fortunate to partner with Children and Families of Iowa (CFI) again in 2019 to support a family…
Humboldt-Dakota City Chamber Annual Christmas Parade
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Humboldt region was proud to participate in the Humboldt-Dakota City Chamber's annual Christmas parade last Saturday! Dyanne Poppen,…
Bank Iowa Closes on Agreement to Acquire First State Bank of Colfax
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Corporation announced today it has closed on the acquisition of First State Bank of Colfax. The purchase brings…
Help Your Bank Help You
Bank Iowa
We invest heavily and proactively in both physical and cybersecurity measures that safeguard our clients’ financial information. We take the…
Bank Iowa Wins in 2019 Des Moines Register Metro’s Best
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa took third place in the "Best Bank or Credit Union" category, but we noticed we were the only bank…
Good Lookin’ Out: The Value of Taking a Break from Sales
Mark Phillips
When was the last time you recommended something to a client? If you’re in sales, I’m guessing you’ve already done…
50 Years of Women in the National FFA Organization
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Lawler region's Emily Schwickerath and Sydney Franzen presented at the National FFA Organization's celebration honoring 50 years of…
Bank Iowa Oskaloosa region team members win local elections
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa's Oskaloosa region had a successful night this week in their local elections! We are honored to call the…
Bank Iowa Shenandoah Region Team Members Win Local Elections
Bank Iowa
It was a great night at the polls for a few of our Shenandoah region team members! We are proud…
Shelly Anderson Wins Optimist Award
Bank Iowa
Shelly Anderson won Optimist of the Year for the second time! She has been a member of the Optimist Club…
Bank Iowa Humboldt Holds Bake Sale for Breast Cancer Awareness
Bank Iowa
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Humboldt region held a freewill donation bake sale, the proceeds…
Bank Iowa Meets with 5th Graders to Talk Money
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa loan officers Brian Ettleman and Mario Flores visited Broadway Elementary School on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, to talk…
Happy Halloween from Bank Iowa!
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa team members got into the Halloween spirit last week with costume contests and a spooktacular soup potluck. If…
“Carve the Bird” Pumpkin-Carving Contest
Bank Iowa
For Halloween, Bank Iowa had a "Carve the Bird" pumpkin-carving contest where the winner received a $100 gift card to…
New Hampton Ag-Industrial Technology Center
Bank Iowa
In 2018, Bank Iowa Lawler pledged $25,000 to the new ag-industrial technology center at New Hampton High School. The New…
Evolving Workplace Policy for the Gig Economy
Mark Phillips
The gig economy is growing three times faster than the total U.S. working population. If that growth keeps up, roughly…
Bank Iowa Supports the Clarinda Ghost Walk
Bank Iowa
Pam Williams, Mikayla Marcum and Amber Larabee represented the Bank Iowa team at the Clarinda Ghost Walk this year. The…
Clarinda hosts Customer Appreciation Cookout
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Clarinda had a wonderful time hosting customers for a cookout this afternoon! Dan Comer and Jake Jobe manned…
What It Takes to Make a Bank Brand Soar
Cassandra Pudenz
When a brand is getting stale or outdated, it can be tempting to rush to the solution of a complete…
New Bank Iowa Clarinda Location Coming Soon
Bank Iowa
Coming soon in 2020, Bank Iowa's Clarinda location is getting a brand new look. We are eager to share the…
Bank Iowa Receives Two PRSA Awards
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa celebrated two more marketing wins on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA…
Eleanor Visits the 20th Annual Taste of Altoona
Bank Iowa
The Bank Iowa Altoona team brought Eleanor to the Annual Taste of Altoona event! The event is hosted by the…
Clarinda Homecoming Parade
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa team members supported Clarinda High School's Homecoming activities by driving in the parade and handing out candy to…
Bank Iowa Day of Action for United Way
Bank Iowa
October 1 marked Bank Iowa's first annual Day of Action with United Way! Between our three metro locations, we built 250…
Bank Iowa Supports Healthiest State Annual Walk
Bank Iowa
Support for physical health and wellness is an important part of the culture of Bank Iowa, which was named one…
Tri City BBQ Fest
Bank Iowa
The Bank Iowa Denison team volunteered at Denison's Tri City BBQ Fest, the signature tourism event for Crawford County, Iowa.…
Bank Iowa Shenfest Parade Float
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa Shenandoah walked in the Shenfest Parade on September 28. The theme this year was centered around the 100th…
Bank Iowa Lawler Healthiest State Annual Walk
Bank Iowa
Eleven members of the Bank Iowa Lawler region (plus some of their children!) took part in the ninth Healthiest State…
Bank Iowa United Way Campaign
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa kicked off its official United Way campaign today with a chili cook-off and bags tournament! Team members at…
Bank Iowa Denison donates to Mini Golf Rehab Project
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa in Denison donated $741 to the Mini Golf Rehab Project on September 24. The donation will go toward…
Bird’s Eye View: Waucoma
Bank Iowa
Coming in as one of our smallest Bank Iowa communities is Waucoma. While the city only has a total area…
2019 Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa was the named sponsor for the Wabash Trace Nature Trail Marathon and even won first place for our…
Bank Iowa Altoona celebrates Southeast Polk Homecoming
Bank Iowa
The Southeast Polk homecoming parade was canceled due to weather, but the celebration did not stop as the Bank Iowa…
Southwest Valley Homecoming
Bank Iowa
L to R: Scott Sunderman, Ann Webb, Lexi Bronner, and Jake Jobe. Mark Walter also participated and served as official…
Humboldt Hosts Channel 13 RVTV
Bank Iowa
Humboldt hosted its third biennial visit from WHO Channel 13’s RVTV, which travels through five towns on the way to…
Customer Appreciation Cookout with Mahaska County Cattlemen
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa's Oskaloosa and Fremont teams had a customer appreciation cookout on September 20, 2019 with the Mahaska County Cattlemen,…
William Penn University Community Fair
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa participated in the William Penn University Community Fair, welcoming over 150 new students to Oskaloosa. Pictured is a…
Know your mortgage options
Todd Smith
When it comes to buying a home, you may think that your only option is a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage…
Closing the deal: Don’t let these 4 surprises happen to you at closing
Bank Iowa
You’ve found your dream home, and you’ve been approved for your loan. But before you get the keys, you have…
9 factors that are more important than your mortgage rate
Todd Smith
Locking in a low interest rate for your home mortgage is great, but it’s not the most important thing to…
Essex Labor Day Celebration
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa was a sponsor of the annual Labor Day Celebration in Essex and we are pretty proud of our…
Psst… They Want to Steal More Than Your Heart
Bank Iowa
The Internet is a marketplace for all things, and love is no exception. Those looking for a romantic connection have…
Bank Iowa Corporation Purchases First State Bank of Colfax
Bank Iowa
Acquisition grows Bank Iowa footprint to 23 Iowa communities served through 26 locations Bank Iowa Corporation today announced it has…
Gilmore City Fun Days
Bank Iowa
Fun is the theme and that is just what everyone had at the annual Gilmore City Fun Days Parade. Bank Iowa sponsored…
Bank Iowa Marketing Accolades Continue to Pile Up with Two Hashie Awards Recognizing Social Media Excellence
Bank Iowa
Social campaigns celebrate hometown pride via Snapchat and Facebook The Social Media Club of Des Moines last night recognized Bank…
Bird’s Eye View: Fremont
Bank Iowa
As of the 2010 census, there were 743 people residing within the 1.03 square mile city limits of Fremont, Iowa.…
Peck Day Care Learns About Donating
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa welcomed Peck Day Care of Newton. Team members took time to teach the kids the importance of saving, donating and giving…
Bank Iowa Team Members Participate in the Mahaska Health Foundation Run
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa team members from the Oskaloosa region rallied together and participated in the Mahaska Health Foundation Run that supported…
Great Bosses Slow Down, Build Communities
Mark Phillips
If part of your job is managing people, you probably feel compelled to keep getting better at it. One of…
Bank Iowa Introduces FreeBird Checking
Bank Iowa
Account provides an alternative during period of rising monthly maintenance fees Bank Iowa today announced the addition of FreeBird Checking,…
Bird’s Eye View: Humboldt
Bank Iowa
The city of Humboldt is a great place to live! It is a clean, safe town with wide streets, a…
Bird’s Eye View: Johnston
Bank Iowa
Johnston has a wealth of parks, 38 miles of trails, award-winning schools, responsive government, safe neighborhoods, family-friendly events and an…
2019 Sweet Corn Serenade downtown Oskaloosa
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa sponsored live music by Marshall County Hangman during the annual Sweet Corn Serenade.. The Sweet Corn Serenade…
Bank Iowa helps pack 40,000 meals at Meals for the Heartland
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa interns and their leaders helped pack 40,000 meals at Meals for the Heartland on June 21.
Anawim Housing
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa team members spent an afternoon planting flowers and mulching one of Anawim Housing’s community playgrounds. Anawim Housing develops…
Bank Iowa’s New Corporate Headquarters Reflects Focus on Total Employee Wellness
Bank Iowa
Public invited to open house on June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. When the 54 corporate employees of Bank…
Bird’s Eye View: West Des Moines
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On January 1, 1938, the city of Valley Junction adopted its new name: West Des Moines. Due to the decline…
Bank Iowa Publishes Children’s Book to Inspire Financial Health and Entrepreneurship
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Story follows protagonist Eleanor from birth through the start of her own business A children’s book that Bank Iowa promises…
Bank Iowa Piggy Banks
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Over 170 children in Humboldt painted piggy banks at the Bank Iowa tent during the Humboldt Area Arts Council weekend.…
Bank Iowa First-Time Home Buyer Seminar
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Dan Adams hosted a first-time home buyer seminar at the Mahaska County YMCA on June 19. Information about FHA, USDA,…
Bank Iowa Welcomes Five New Board Members
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Bank Iowa announced five new board members in early 2019. The additions of Michael Blaser, Dr. Jann Freed, John Hartford,…
Making the Mid-Year Review More Reward than Work
Mark Phillips
Because our best laid plans often go awry, the mid-year business review is not only a good idea, it’s an…
Drake Neighborhood Free Flicks
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For the second year in a row, Bank Iowa partnered with the Drake Neighborhood Association for the annual Free Flicks…
What is Two-Factor Authentication and Should I Use it?
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Just as you lock doors and windows to protect valuables, safeguarding your digital data is an important deterrent to criminals.…
Bank Iowa Brings Three Video Awards
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Video series highlights some of Bank Iowa’s most exciting customers and volunteers Within three days of starting his position at…
Bank Iowa Racks Up Marketing Honors in 2019 AMA Awards
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Bank Iowa celebrated five nominations and three wins on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the American Marketing Association Iowa Chapter…
5 Reasons Healthy Team Members Lead to Healthier Companies
Mark Phillips
Employers are devoting an increasing amount of attention to the health of their employees, and for good reason. Here are…
Strength in Numbers… and Letters and Characters: How to Create a Strong Password
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After an unprecedented number of data breaches the past few years, one thing remains clear: People need stronger passwords. At…
BANK SECRECY ACT: HOW BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP RULES AFFECT YOU
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Due diligence processes where we need them most. As you may have heard, the Bank Secrecy Act has been amended…
Ribbon Cutting
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Pella team members proudly celebrate the opening of the new location on the Pella Square with an honorary ribbon cutting…
Community First
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At Bank Iowa, the community comes first. Bank Iowa employees take pride in the commitment for the communities that they…
Bank Iowa Supports Pella Community Sports
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Bank Iowa and its team members love supporting the Pella community’s athletics. Three-pointer checks were presented to the booster clubs…
Bank Iowa Partners with Easterseals Iowa
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Bank Iowa team members from the Altoona branch attended the Easterseals Iowa and Camp Sunnyside Walk, raising a total of…
Bird’s Eye View: Manilla
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The story of how Manilla, Iowa, got its name goes way back to a town 4th of July celebration in…
TEACHING CHILDREN TO SAVE MONEY
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It's like training wheels but with cash. It's never too early to start saving for the future, and there are…
SAVING FOR MAJOR PURCHASES
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Because sometimes being spontaneous is a terrible idea. Saving for a major purchase is a traditional way of setting a…
GET SMART ABOUT YOUR CREDIT
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It's like your relationship history with all of your bills. A solid credit history can be one of your most…
HOW TO CREATE A BUDGET
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It's like a reality check for your money. Take charge of your finances by creating a budget and sticking to…
ONE OF LIFE’S BIGGEST MILESTONES: BUYING A HOME
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It's like an investment you can live inside. Achieving home ownership is a dream for many, but it isn't for…
Bird’s Eye View: Shenandoah
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Shenandoah is a progressive and bustling community filled with entrepreneurs, industrial opportunities, gardens and art. It’s known as the home…
Community Matters – Joy Lucas
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Bank Iowa team members donate more than 8,000 hours to community service each year. Joy Lucas, Teller at Bank Iowa,…
Community Matters – Mario Flores
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Bank Iowa team members donate more than 12,000 hours to community service each year. Here’s loan officer, Mario Flores, and…
Community Matters – Amy Donahe
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Bank Iowa team members donate more than 8,000 hours to community service each year. Here’s mortgage loan officer, Amy Donahe,…
Community Matters – Paulette Marsh
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Bank Iowa team members donate more than 8,000 hours to community service each year. Paulette Marsh, Lead Teller at Bank…
Artwork Displayed in the Bank
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Artwork created by middle school students were displayed on the walls of the Red Oak location throughout the summer.
Bank Iowa Scholarship Award Recipients
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Morgen Brooks-Kuennen, Danni Priestly, and Hillary Oberbroeckling were awarded the Bank Iowa Scholarship in the Lawler region.
Hole in One
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Congratulations to Bank Iowa's John McBride on his hole-in-one during the Shenandoah Medical Center Foundation's 20th Annual Golf Benefit
Fourth Of July Parade
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Bank Iowa participated in Humboldt's annual 4th of July Parade. There was over 200 entries for the parade and team…
Altoona Winter Open
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Bank Iowa is proud to participate in Altoona Elementary's annual “Altoona Winter Open – Golf in the Halls” event. The…
Happy May Day!
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Team Members in our Altoona location treated our customers to May baskets and bags of popcorn to celebrate May Day.
Giving Back
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Regional Retail Sales Manager, Bill Fry, along with other members of the Rotary Club of West Des Moines gave away 21…
Graduation Time
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Congratulations to West Des Moines Branch Manager, Molly Skoda, on her Graduation from the West Des Moines Leadership Academy! Pictured…
New Playground in Oskaloosa
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Visitors at the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa were treated to a new playground near the 4-H Exhibit Hall. Thank…
Volunteering at Drake Neighborhood Association Event
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Many of our Bank Iowa team members volunteered at a Drake Neighborhood Association event this summer.
Proud Supporters of FFA
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We are proud supporters of the FFA program at Pella Christian High School! Oskaloosa Regional President, James Feudner, and Vice…
#CATCHTHEBIRD
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We are counting down the days until baseball season at the Iowa Cubs and the #catchthebird contest with the chance…
Number One Store in the Region
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Our Clarinda team gave a “treat” to the Clarinda Pizza Hut for being named the #1 store in the region!…
See You Spoedig!
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We're making great progress on our new building in Pella and hope to open in early 2019. Until then, you…
The Economic News that Actually Matters to Your Business
Mark Phillips
With so much information from so many different sources flooding into our daily lives, it can be difficult to separate…
Bird’s Eye View: Pella
Bank Iowa
Known for its Dutch heritage and beautiful tulips, Pella brings more than a touch of Holland to the Midwest. If…
5 Ways to Be the World’s Greatest Non-Profit Board Member
Mark Phillips
Not many things feel as good as being asked to join a non-profit board. The idea that a group of…
3 Ways to Invest in Iowa’s Qualified Opportunity Zones
Mark Phillips
When I first learned of the prospects of opportunity zones in Iowa, my imagination went wild. Opportunity zones are low-income…
Give Me One Good Reason to Switch Banks
Mark Phillips
There isn’t a soul on earth, nor in business, who relishes the idea of moving financial institutions. But perhaps it’s…
The 8 Most Essential People to Help Sell Your Business
Mark Phillips
Setting a course for the future of your business is a team sport. While many of the decisions you’ll have…
Get Your Ears in Gear: Three Ways to Listen to Customers
Mark Phillips
Ever Googled yourself and discovered all the people who share your name? I share mine with a Canadian CBS News…
Overcoming 3 Common Fears of Giving
Mark Phillips
The most generous time of the year is just around the corner. With holiday spirits high, corporations and individuals will…
5 Ways to Make Rising Rates Work for You
Mark Phillips
A hike in prices is rarely met with optimism; unless you’re the one profiting from them. As the cost of…
How Much Tech Can Your Money Take?
Mark Phillips
There isn’t a single aspect of our lives that hasn’t been impacted by technology. Largely positive, these changes have made…
Changing Attitudes About Money Will Shape the Future of Cash
Mark Phillips
When I was growing up, a child of the 80s, people who paid with plastic seemed to be in a…
What My Kids Learned about Money from The Tooth Fairy and Some Really Big Pumpkins
Mark Phillips
Last weekend over breakfast, the second of my four sons called out the Tooth Fairy for what he perceived to…
Bird’s Eye View: Fredericksburg
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If there's one thing that Fredericksburg loves more than its Plum Creek Bike and Natural Trail, it's their community members.…
Bird’s Eye View: Lawler
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Whether you're there to celebrate your heritage during the annual Irish Festival or you're stopping to see one of the…
Bird’s Eye View: Schleswig
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The German heritage in Schleswig brings all the people to the hof... that's German for "yard." Anyway, Schleswig was named…
Bird’s Eye View: Red Oak
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The Red Oak community is built on history and heritage. One of their claims to fame is being known as…
Bird’s Eye View: Denison
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From their community theater to their larger-than-life Denison sign to being home to the famed "It's a Wonderful Life," star…
Bird’s Eye View: Oskaloosa
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Oskaloosa is filled with history! There are 41 sites in the city that are registered on the National Register of…
Bird’s Eye View: New Hampton
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They call themselves "the city of expanding horizons" and we're not arguing. With its competitive career landscape, culturally rich quality…
Bird’s Eye View: Charter Oak
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They say Charter Oak got it's name when a land surveyor stored his papers in an oak tree to keep…
Bird’s Eye View: Villisca
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It's a small town with big pop culture references, but Villisca is more than its mysterious claim to fame lets…
Bird’s Eye View: Gilmore City
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Gilmore City may be known as Iowa’s largest source of limestone, but this community is all gold to us. We're…
Bird’s Eye View: Essex
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We're getting to know our 22 communities. Did you know that the Essex city limits = 1.5 square miles? It's…
Bird’s Eye View: Altoona
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We're spending some time getting to know our 22 communities. Our first stop - Altoona, Iowa. This July marks Altoona's…
Bird’s Eye View: Clarinda
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Clarinda was founded in 1851, and incorporated on December 8, 1866. Many tall tales are told of the town's run…
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