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Recently, a growing number of consumers have reported receiving unsolicited checks in the mail that they didn’t request and weren't expecting.

BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, would like to congratulate BankIowa for earning its highest 5-Star Superior rating for the 60th consecutive quarter.

Many people view writing a will as a task reserved for the distant future—something to be handled "eventually." However, a will is one of the most vital financial documents you will ever create.

For Iowa farm families, the land is more than just an asset; it is a legacy of hard work, grit, and heritage. However, transitioning that legacy to the next generation is one of the most complex challenges a producer will ever face.

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BankIowa is pleased to announce the addition of Robb Loftsgard as a Vice President of Business Banking serving the Corridor market.

BankIowa is proud to announce it has been officially designated as a Best Place for Working Parents® for 2026. This national recognition honors BankIowa’s commitment to providing family-friendly policies and a supportive workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive both at home and in their careers.

Best Place for Working Parents

BankIowa announced today the retirement of Wade Itzen, Cedar Valley Market President, following a distinguished 20-year career with the institution. While stepping down from his executive leadership role, Itzen will continue to serve the bank and its stakeholders as a newly appointed member of the BankIowa Board of Directors.

The landscape of identity theft has shifted dramatically with the advent of generative Artificial Intelligence. Scammers are no longer just using text; they are using your own voice, face, and mannerisms against you.

BankIowa is proud to announce it is starting 2026 with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm.

BauerFinancial, press release

BankIowa is pleased to announce the addition of Marcus Murphy as a Business Banking Officer. In Marcus’s new role, he will help drive BankIowa growth in the Corridor market by leveraging his previous banking and commercial lending experience to manage a portfolio of business clients and developing new relationships with prospective clients.

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