CBI Annual Convention: Registration is Now Open! “Whether you’re a teller, executive, or board member, this convention offers something for everyone, and we invite all to attend.” Wow. It is already April, and Spring is here, and Summer is on its way. With that, I’m excited to officially invite you to the CBI Annual Convention, […]
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Advocating for Iowa Community Banks in Congress For nine years, I worked as an insurance manager at Iowa State Bank in my hometown of Hull overseeing the insurance divisions across nine banks and selling health, crop, and property/casualty insurance myself. My time at ISB reinforced my already positive views of community banks, connected me to
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Local Banking: How Raccoon Valley Bank Keeps Banking Close to Home “Community banks don’t just provide loans and accounts. We step up when our communities need us, whether that means supporting local food pantries, helping families access housing, or investing in our schools.” — Terry Nielsen At a time when banking is becoming increasingly corporate
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Grant Dean & Larry Winum: Upholding a Four-Generation Legacy at Glenwood State Bank In the heart of Glenwood, Iowa, the Dean family has built a lasting tradition in community banking, spanning more than a century. At the forefront today is Grant Dean, a fourth-generation banker who serves as President of Glenwood State Bank, continuing the
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— John Lande, Attorney, Dickinson Bradshaw Over the last several months, banks all across Iowa have dealt with an increasing volume of fraudulent checks. The typical situation involves fraudsters intercepting a business customer’s check to a vendor. The fraudster then either (1) creates a counterfeit check, (2) alters the check’s payee, or (3) fraudulently endorses
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A message from Rep. Randy Feenstra to the Community Bankers of Iowa on the introduction of the ACRE Act As Congress continues working on a legislative vehicle to extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), I want to provide a brief update on a major priority for me and all of you. Before I
Written by Kent Thiesse, farm Management Analyst POTENTIAL TARIFFS HAVE FARMERS CONCERNED In most years during the late Winter months, farm operators focus on Spring planting decisions for the coming crop year and look for favorable opportunities to market their anticipated corn and soybean production. However, in 2025, an additional item on the mind of
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Calling all young artists and future financial leaders! The Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) is excited to host the 2025 CBI Poster Contest in celebration of Money Smart Week. This year’s theme, “Why is it important to know about money?”, encourages Iowa students to think about financial responsibility in a fun and creative way. Who
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A Tragic Day in Greenfield May 21, 2024, was a day that residents of Greenfield, Iowa, won’t soon forget. The storm sirens began in the morning in surrounding communities, but by midday, the skies had cleared, and calm set over the area. By 3:00 PM, however, everything had changed. What began as a small speck
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In 1873, a humble bank began serving customers from a corner inside Crosser & Chandler Grocery on Hartford Avenue in Farragut, Iowa. That small operation would eventually grow into what we now know as First Heritage Bank, a cornerstone of strength and trust for three generations and over 150 years. With deep roots in Southwest
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