Archive: October 2026

BankIowa Sponsors the Inaugural ISU CALS Connect Event

On September 15th, the ISU Extension and Outreach for Black Hawk County helped host the first Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Connect (ISU CALS Connect) event at the Waterloo Career Center. The event connected high school students with exciting opportunities in agriculture and life sciences.

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5-Star BankIowa - Thriving Both “In” and “For” Your Community

BankIowa is honored to announce it has once again earned BauerFinancial Inc.’s highest 5-Star Superior rating for 62 consecutive quarters. BankIowa has also achieved “Exceptional Performance Bank” status, a designation reserved only for those banks that have earned a 5-Star rating continuously for 10 years or longer.

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Protect Yourself from Call Forwarding Scams

While BankIowa has not experienced any known cases involving our customers, call forwarding scams are becoming more common and are impacting consumers in our area. As your trusted financial partner, we want our customers to be aware of this growing fraud trend and know how to protect themselves.

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Tap-to-Pay Scams: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Money

Contactless payment technology, whether tapping your physical debit card, phone, or digital wallet, has revolutionized the way we pay for everyday purchases. However, scammers are increasingly targeting tap-to-pay technology, particularly in high-traffic outdoor settings such as summer fairs, local farmers' markets, and crowded festivals.

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