A Year of Growth, Connection, and Gratitude —Michael Gathman, CEO of Community Bankers of Iowa As we wrap up another year of serving Iowa’s community banks, we want to take a moment to say thank you for your trust, your involvement, and your ongoing commitment to strengthening the communities we all call home. 2025 was […]
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The Power of Teamwork in Fighting Fraud —Quentin McConkey, BTC Bank As a teenager standing under the bright lights of my hometown football games in Albany, Missouri, I learned the meaning and value of teamwork. That lesson stuck with me. After high school, it was reinforced during high-stress training at the Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Reflections from the Federal Reserve’s Inaugural Community Bank Conference — Dan Stocker, President & CEO, 1st Iowa State Bank, Member Director, CBI Board of Directors I was truly honored to attend the inaugural Community Bank Conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., on October 9, 2025, and to represent both
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FROM THE FRONT LINES TO THE FRONT OFFICE — Luke Brady, President, CBI Board of Directors, President, Community Savings Bank When you grow up in a community banking household, it’s not just a job. It’s a way of life. For me, conversations about school and practice were shared around the dinner table right alongside discussions
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Succession of Bank Ownership and Management –What is YOUR Plan
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The Ever-changing Threat Landscape in Banking
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Missed the Virtual Ag Conference? Watch the Recording On-Demand The 2025 Virtual Ag Conference brought together top experts in agricultural banking to discuss the latest trends, risks, and opportunities shaping Iowa’s ag economy. If you couldn’t join us live, or want to revisit the information, you’re in luck. The full recording is now available to
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Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Before the Fed Community Bank Conference The following was shared on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website on October 9, 2025. It is the speech Secretary Scott Bessent delivered before the Fed at the Community Bank Conference. As prepared for delivery Good morning. It’s an honor
Community Bankers of Iowa endorses full SHAZAM product suite SHAZAM®, the only nationwide independent, financial institution-owned debit network, card processor and core provider, is honored to announce an expansion of its endorsement from Community Bankers of Iowa to include SHAZAM’s full suite of products and services they provide to community banks. This includes SHAZAM’s premier
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Investing in the Next Generation of Iowa Community Bankers — Michael Gathman, CEO of Community Bankers of Iowa Our mission has always been clear: to equip Iowa’s independent community banks with the tools, advocacy, and connections they need to thrive. But the future strength of community banking doesn’t rest on policies alone. It rests on
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