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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…
When That Job Sounds too Good to be True
Bank Iowa
Good jobs aren’t easy to come by, even more so at a time of record unemployment in Iowa. But what…
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…
Cybercriminals Know How to Hook Your Firm’s Whales
Bank Iowa
When it comes to targets for online scams, there are a lot of “phish” in the sea. And, some cybercriminals…
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…
Sharing Your PIN: Just Don’t Do It
Bank Iowa
The scenario begins innocently: you’re too sick or tired to leave the house – or perhaps you’re just feeling especially…
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…
Wire Fraud and How to Avoid It
Bank Iowa
Those who thought they could never fall victim to a wire fraud scheme are awakening to a new reality: it…
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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?
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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…
Don’t Be Held Ransom: Keep Malware Off Your Devices
Bank Iowa
Hostage crimes have gone digital. A well-known form of malware, ransomware is a cybercrime in which the perpetrator holds a…
Public Enemies: How to Stay Safe on Public WiFi
Bank Iowa
When was the last time you logged into a secure online account while sipping a latte at your favorite coffee…
When You Give All Your Money to Thieves and Still End Up in Jail
Bank Iowa
What if it was possible to go to prison for up to 30 years for being the victim of bank…
Don’t Take the Bait: How to Avoid a Phishing Scam
Bank Iowa
As a reminder, if Bank Iowa contacts you, we will never ask for your full card or account number, PIN…
5 Things Everyone Should Know About Cybercrime
Bank Iowa
There aren’t too many things more frightening than cybercrime. It comes in many forms, including identity theft, financial fraud, stalking,…
Here’s How to Travel Without Financial Worry
Bank Iowa
Nothing puts a damper – and added stress – on a relaxing vacation like experiencing financial issues or becoming the…
5 Ways to Stay Safe Shopping for the Holidays Online
Bank Iowa
Last year, some 81 million Americans spent about $6.6 billion on Cyber Monday alone. And if there’s one thing we know about…
Hacked Email: How to Prevent, Detect and Respond
Bank Iowa
Securing our financial accounts is of utmost importance. Yet, many of the precautions we take to make sure hackers can’t…
Strength in Numbers… and Letters and Characters: How to Create a Strong Password
Bank Iowa
After an unprecedented number of data breaches the past few years, one thing remains clear: People need stronger passwords. At…
Don’t Be Scammed
Bank Iowa
Have you ever received a phone call from the IRS stating you owe large amounts of money in taxes? What…
Smartphone Security
Bank Iowa
Mobile devices are quickly becoming our most used – and valued – possessions. In fact, Flurry Analytics reports the average U.S.…
Tech Support or Fraud Alert?
Bank Iowa
Caller: “Hi. This is [big-name software company]. We’ve detected a virus on your computer.” Do you… A) Listen closely and follow…
BANK SECRECY ACT: HOW BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP RULES AFFECT YOU
Bank Iowa
Due diligence processes where we need them most. As you may have heard, the Bank Secrecy Act has been amended…
Ribbon Cutting
Bank Iowa
Pella team members proudly celebrate the opening of the new location on the Pella Square with an honorary ribbon cutting…
Community First
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Because sometimes being spontaneous is a terrible idea. Saving for a major purchase is a traditional way of setting a…
PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY
Bank Iowa
Prevent the preventable with these proactive identity theft tips. Each year, nearly 10 million Americans have their personal information stolen,…
GET SMART ABOUT YOUR CREDIT
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Artwork created by middle school students were displayed on the walls of the Red Oak location throughout the summer.
Bank Iowa Scholarship Award Recipients
Bank Iowa
Morgen Brooks-Kuennen, Danni Priestly, and Hillary Oberbroeckling were awarded the Bank Iowa Scholarship in the Lawler region.
Hole in One
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa participated in Humboldt's annual 4th of July Parade. There was over 200 entries for the parade and team…
Altoona Winter Open
Bank Iowa
Bank Iowa is proud to participate in Altoona Elementary's annual “Altoona Winter Open – Golf in the Halls” event. The…
Happy May Day!
Bank Iowa
Team Members in our Altoona location treated our customers to May baskets and bags of popcorn to celebrate May Day.
Giving Back
Bank Iowa
Regional Retail Sales Manager, Bill Fry, along with other members of the Rotary Club of West Des Moines gave away 21…
Graduation Time
Bank Iowa
Congratulations to West Des Moines Branch Manager, Molly Skoda, on her Graduation from the West Des Moines Leadership Academy! Pictured…
New Playground in Oskaloosa
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Many of our Bank Iowa team members volunteered at a Drake Neighborhood Association event this summer.
Proud Supporters of FFA
Bank Iowa
We are proud supporters of the FFA program at Pella Christian High School! Oskaloosa Regional President, James Feudner, and Vice…
#CATCHTHEBIRD
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Our Clarinda team gave a “treat” to the Clarinda Pizza Hut for being named the #1 store in the region!…
See You Spoedig!
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
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
Bank Iowa
Clarinda was founded in 1851, and incorporated on December 8, 1866. Many tall tales are told of the town's run…
Light up your Friday Night Lights with Valley High School Snapchat Filter
Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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Bank Iowa
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