Cedar Rapids, Iowa - June 2026: BankIowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa has once again been awarded the highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability from the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating indicates that BankIowa excels in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. This is no coincidence. In fact, this is the 61st consecutive quarter that BankIowa has earned this top rating, earning BankIowa an even higher designation as an “Exceptional Performance Bank”.  This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer’s 5-Star rating consistently for 40 consecutive quarters (10 years), or longer.

“This is indeed reflective of BankIowa’s dedication and commitment, not only to its customers, but to the entire community it serves”, reflects Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks, like BankIowa, have consistently been on the front lines doing what is best to help their neighbors and friends. This special type of devotion is a hallmark of a true community bank, like BankIowa.”

Established in 1921, BankIowa has been a trusted ally of the communities it serves for 105 years. Rest assured, 5-Star rated BankIowa’s personnel are eager to serve, whether in the branch, by phone or online at bankiowa.com.

BankIowa: “Supporting the Financial Needs of Iowans for Over 100 Years”