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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

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

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