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A Practical New Resource to Help Banks Address Financial Fraud Financial fraud continues to change quickly, and no single bank can track every new scheme on its own. Staying informed requires timely information and practical insight from others facing similar challenges. CBI is introducing a new member resource designed to support that effort: the Financial […]

The Power of Local Leadership Most people remember where they were when the floodwaters rose in Northwest Iowa in the summer of 2024. They remember the streets under water, the sandbags lining neighborhoods, and the long days that followed. What many may not have fully seen is what happened next. In moments like these, leadership

Storey Kenworthy: A Shared Commitment to Community Service and Innovation Throughout the last 90 years, Storey Kenworthy has grown from a small office supply shop in downtown Des Moines into Iowa’s largest independent provider of business products and workplace solutions. At its core, the company’s evolution mirrors that of the community banks it proudly serves:

2026 Community Banking Month Poster Contest Calling all young artists and future financial leaders! We’re excited to host the 2026 CBI Poster Contest in celebration of Money Smart Week happening April 15-21. This year’s theme, “How can learning about money help you in the future?”, encourages Iowa students to think about financial responsibility in a

SEDC Joins CBI: A Partnership with Community Banks Built on Shared Values Siouxland Economic Development Corp. (SEDC) is excited to announce our partner membership with CBI. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to supporting community banks throughout the state of Iowa and the small businesses they serve. Community banks demonstrated their values during the PPP

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

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

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

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