Annual Events

CBI Annual Convention:

July 16-18, Roof Garden, Okoboji

2025 CBI Annual Convention

Mark your calendar!

Join us for the CBI Annual Convention—where Iowa’s community bankers come together for learning, networking, and lakefront fun!

This family-friendly event is ideal for all bank employees—from tellers to directors and everyone in between—who want to learn, grow, and connect with fellow community bankers. Spend the mornings learning from industry thought leaders on topics relevant to community banking. Then enjoy fun and family time on Lake Okoboji!

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Book Your Hotel Room

Be sure to ask for the CBI block to receive a discounted rate.

The Inn
15 Dam Road
Arnolds Park, IA  51331
712-337-6400

Bridges Bay
630 Linden
Arnolds Park, IA 51331
712-332-2202

CBI Annual Convention: Tentative Schedule

Wednesday, July 16:

  • 10:30am–4:00pm – 4-Person Golf Scramble
    • 10:30am Registration
    • 11:00am Shotgun Start, Emerald Hills Golf Club (808 S. Highway 71 Arnolds Park, IA 51331)
  • 5:00pm–7:00pm – Opening Reception and Awards – Sponsored by SHAZAM, Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park

Thursday, July 17:

  • 6:30am–10:30am – Fishing Tournament, State Pier, Arnolds Park
    • 6:30am Registration
    • 7:00am Fishing Begins
  • 8:30am–10:30am – Continental on the Queen – Boat Tour of West Okoboji, State Pier, Arnolds Park
  • 11:30am–1:00pm – Lunch with Partners – Cash Prizes, Trade Show Area, Roof Garden, Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park
  • 1:00pm–1:30pm – Quentin Leighty, Treasurer, ICBA, Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park
  • 1:45pm–2:30pm – Regulator Panel, Iowa Division of Banking, FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank, Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park
  • 2:30pm–3:00pm – Break
  • 3:00pm–4:00pm – Panel Discussion – Ag Panel, Majestic Pavilion, Arnolds Park
  • 4:00pm–4:30pm – U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra
  • 4:30pm–6:30pm – Trade Show- Roof Garden Ballroom, Arnolds Park
  • 7:00pm–9:00pm – Leaders of Tomorrow Dinner, Beach Club at The Inn

Friday, July 18:

  • 7:00am – 5K Fun Run/Walk, State Pier, Arnolds Park
  • 8:00am–8:30am – Breakfast, Majestic Pavilion
  • 8:30am–9:30am – Annual Business Meeting, Majestic Pavilion
  • 9:30am–10:00am - New Preferred Partners Introductions, Majestic Pavilion
  • 10:15am–11:00am – Small Business Success Story – Kozy Heating Manufacturing, Jim Hussong, Majestic Pavilion
  • 11:00am–12:00pm – Kent Stock – Norway, Iowa Baseball Coach and Author, Majestic Pavilion
  • 12:30pm – Concluding Remarks