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CBI Annual Convention: Registration is Now Open!
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 ...
Read More Advocating for Iowa community banks in Congress
Advocating for Iowa Community Banks in Congress For nine years, I worked as an insurance manager at Iowa State Bank in my hometown of ...
Read More Local Banking:How Raccoon Valley Bank Keeps Banking Close to Home
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 ...
Read More Grant Dean & Larry Winum: Upholding a Four-Generation Legacy at Glenwood State Bank
Grant Dean & Larry Winum: Upholding a Four-Generation Legacy at Glenwood State Bank In the heart of Glenwood, Iowa, the Dean family has built ...
Read More Combatting Check Fraud
- John Lande, Attorney, Dickinson Bradshaw Over the last several months, banks all across Iowa have dealt with an increasing volume of fraudulent checks. ...
Read More A message from Rep. Randy Feenstra to the Community Bankers of Iowa on the introduction of the ACRE Act
A message from Rep. Randy Feenstra to the Community Bankers of Iowa on the introduction of the ACRE Act As Congress continues working on ...
Read More FOCUS ON AG | March Column
Written by Kent Thiesse, farm Management Analyst POTENTIAL TARIFFS HAVE FARMERS CONCERNED In most years during the late Winter months, farm operators focus on ...
Read More 2025 Poster Contest
Calling all young artists and future financial leaders! The Community Bankers of Iowa (CBI) is excited to host the 2025 CBI Poster Contest in ...
Read More Heart of the storm: Union State Bank’s Role in Greenfield’s Resilience
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 ...
Read More Community Banker Update Magazine
Your quarterly source for industry updates, success stories, and tools to help Iowa’s community banks thrive.
The Community Banker Update is your comprehensive resource for everything happening in Iowa’s community banking industry. Each quarterly issue delivers timely industry updates, success stories from independent community banks across the state, and insights into how CBI’s advocacy is shaping the future of banking. You’ll also find valuable education and training opportunities, as well as details on upcoming events to help you and your team stay ahead in a competitive and ever-changing environment.