INDEPENDENCE, IA – (JANUARY 2026) 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.

The Best Place for Working Parents® is a growing national movement of business leaders proving that family-friendly is business-friendly. Through a proprietary assessment that evaluates policies such as flexible scheduling, parental leave, childcare support, and healthcare benefits, the organization identifies employers that are leading the way in modern workforce support.

“At BankIowa, we have always believed that our greatest asset is our people,” said Kristi Vandenburg-Mooney, Human Resource Manager of BankIowa. “Our employees are recognized as consistently delivering excellent product and service support, which ultimately benefits bank customers. Their dedicated service remains consistent because they feel supported when personal and family needs arise. Earning this designation for 2026 is a testament to our ongoing efforts to build a culture of flexibility, empathy, and trust.”

BankIowa’s family-friendly initiatives include a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the evolving needs of modern families. These practices have not only aided in employee retention and satisfaction but have also strengthened the bank’s deep-rooted connection to the Eastern Iowa communities it serves.

The 2026 designation places BankIowa among an elite group of businesses nationwide that prioritize the "working parent" demographic, which research shows results in higher productivity and a more resilient workforce.

About BankIowa
Founded in 1921, BankIowa is a leading independent and locally-owned community bank serving Eastern Iowa with 13 locations. With a focus on local decision-making and personalized financial solutions, BankIowa provides a full suite of consumer, commercial, retail, and investment services. For more information, visit www.bankiowa.com.

About Best Place for Working Parents®
The Best Place for Working Parents® is a growing national network of business leaders proving that family-friendly IS business-friendly.  The Best Place for Working Parents® seeks to support businesses with research-backed strategies that benefit working parents AND businesses’ bottom line. For more information, visit bestplace4workingparents.com.