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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

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

F&M Bank Celebrates 100 Years of Service and Leadership For a century, F&M Bank has been a steadfast presence in the communities it serves, known not just for its financial strength but for its deeply personal approach to banking. As the bank celebrates its 100-year milestone, its leadership, values, and commitment to community remain stronger

Leading with Heart:How Bankers Trust Became Iowa’s “Most Giving Company” When Bankers Trust was named one of Iowa’s “Most Giving Companies” in 2024 by the Grateful Giving Foundation, it wasn’t just a feather in the cap of an already respected community bank—it was a resounding affirmation of one of their core values: community. With more

Flourish:Conversations must determine our innovation budgets — Rebeca Romero Rainey, CEO ICBA Innovation is one of those line items that can be hard to wrap our heads around. There’s no formula or silver bullet to determine how much to spend, so we annually face that Goldilocks conundrum of determining what’s too little, what’s too much

From The Top:Turning Vendors Into Partners with ICBA — Jack Hopkins, ICBA Chairman, President & CEO, CorTrust Bank, Sioux Falls, SD We’ve all been there: We identify a technological or operational need in our banks, and the work to find a provider begins. That effort extends far beyond identifying a fitting, affordable solution. We also