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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.

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