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Young bankers are working directly with customers, are in the middle of day-to-day processes, interact with technology, and work side by side with their colleagues every day. They may not be in leadership roles yet, but they often have a front-row seat to what’s happening across the bank. You’re close to the places where questions

Bank executives have a lot competing for their attention. They’re responsible for their customers, employees, continued growth, risk, compliance, operations, and the overall direction of thebank. One area that continues to move up the executive priority list is cybersecurity. When we think about cybersecurity, we often think first about technology: software, systems, passwords, networks, and

For generations, community banks have built their success on relationships, trust, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. As technology advances and our customers’ expectations evolve, maintaining that strong foundation while adapting to change is increasingly important. That leads to a question many community bankers are asking: How can we embrace the innovation

As community bankers, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our products, our technology stacks, our teams: They all are built to meet the needs and interests of those we serve. In the community bank model, we put the relationship first, and that makes all the difference. Because the customer-first

Community banks stand the test of time. In this month’s issue, we’re celebrating banks that have been around for 100, 150, 200 years, and that’s an achievement to be honored—but it’s not surprising. Because community banks dive deep into connection. That intention to know our customers, to know our communities, makes us a part of

Ask Jeremy Bunkers how he became the incoming president of our board of directors, and he won’t start with banking. He’ll start with a food processing plant. Bunkers grew up in Remsen and moved to a farm at age 10, long before agriculture or banking were ever on his radar as a career. His first

— Michael Gathman, CEO of Community Bankers of Iowa People can’t stay in their roles forever, which raises a question every bank will eventually face: who steps up next? Succession planning isn’t a challenge unique to banks. It’s something every organization has to answer sooner or later. This year, we’re seeing that next chapter take

2026 Virtual Community Banking Technology Conference Recording Now Available If you were unable to attend last week’s Virtual Community Banking Technology Conference, you can still benefit from the valuable content shared during the event. The conference recording is now available, providing access to expert insights, emerging technology trends, and practical strategies designed to help community

Shazam Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation From pioneering the PIN-debit point-of-sale transaction, to introducing a national debit product, to helping financial institutions significantly reduce their fraud losses, SHAZAM® has been a payments leader for 50 years. Throughout the organization’s history, they have delivered secure, reliable solutions for community financial institutions, helping them expand access, protect

Fraud & Security Panel Preview: Energize Your Security Plan Faster payments, digital transactions, and evolving customer expectations are reshaping how banks approach fraud prevention and security. As payment options expand, so do the risks tied to ACH, card payments, instant payments, and e-commerce activity. That will be the focus of this year’s Fraud and Security