I Just Broke the Biggest Rule in Branding
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Brand standards. Brand guidelines. Brand books. Marketers know these are gospel when it comes to building a brand. Once built,…
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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… Read More >GET UPDATES to make your money smarter! Subscribe Me
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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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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,…
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…
