2024 Iowa School of Banking — First-Year Students
First Row: Tracy Gibson, Bankers Trust Company, Ankeny, Michelle Janechek, Decorah Bank & Trust Company, Decorah, Meghan Bonefas, First Trust & Savings Bank, Wheatland, Molly Ferree, Houghton State Bank, Red Oak,…
2024 Iowa School of Banking — Second-Year Students
First row: Jim Buenger, Peoples Bank, Sheldon; Scott Herbers, First State Bank, Grinnell; JJ Garcia, West Liberty State Bank, West Liberty; Melissa Fagen, MidWestOne Bank, Iowa City; Shannon Morris, Farmers State…
FDIC Data: First Quarter Iowa Banking Results Show Loan and Deposit Growth
JOHNSTON, IOWA (May 29, 2024) — The banking industry began the year showing strength and resiliency despite tightened margins and highly competitive rate pressure. According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
Iowa Bankers Association President and CEO Announces Retirement
JOHNSTON, IOWA (April 29, 2024) — John Sorensen, president and CEO of the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA), recently announced plans for his retirement at year-end 2024. He will continue leading the IBA until a search…
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Four Student Athlete Achievement Awards at Iowa High School Boys Basketball State Tournament
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 11, 2024) — Four Iowa high school seniors received a 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Boys Basketball State Tournament championships on March 8…
FDIC Data: Iowa Banks Finish 2023 with Continued Growth
JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 7, 2024) — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. data released Thursday shows that banks have adjusted to a challenging interest rate environment and continue to show resiliency in serving their communities. Iowa…
Iowa Bankers Help Iowa PBS Raise Over $21,000 at Annual Pledge Drive
JOHNSTON, IOWA (March 4, 2024) — Twelve bankers from across the state helped kick off Iowa PBS’ annual pledge drive, known as Festival, which continues through March 11. Volunteers answered pledge…
Iowa Bankers Association Presents Five Student Athlete Achievement Awards at Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament
DES MOINES, IOWA (March 4, 2024) — Five Iowa high school seniors received a 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament championships on March 1-2…
Wyatt Vlasek Receives 2024 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award for Boys Wrestling
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Feb. 19, 2024) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also scholastically and in their communities. Wyatt Vlasek,…
Tatum Shepherd Receives IBA Student Athlete Achievement Award for Girls Wrestling
JOHNSTON, IOWA (Feb. 5, 2024) — Each year, the Iowa Bankers Association presents the Student Athlete Achievement Award to student-athletes who excel not only in athletics, but also scholastically and in their communities. Tatum Shepherd,…