Cedar Rapids, Iowa - June 2025: BankIowa continues its’ BauerFinancial 5-Star status as June 2025 marks the 57th consecutive quarter that BankIowa has earned this distinction, which gives it the added prestige of being a “Exceptional Performance Bank”. Only banks that have earned and maintained this highest 5-Star rating for 10 years (40 consecutive quarters), or longer, may claim this distinction. This latest rating is based on March 31, 2025, financial data and signifies that BankIowa continues to be one of the strongest banks in the nation.

“Community bankers are typically the best positioned to understand and quantify local markets and needs,” asserts Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial.  “This includes real estate market values and fluctuations, small business needs (and impediments), and even how consumers are faring personally in their corner of the country. This makes perfect sense,” Dorway continues. “Community bankers live in your neighborhood, which means they can provide faster, personalized service. They also serve a smaller, more defined market area than bigger banks. No need for red tape, just results – from one neighbor to another.”

BankIowa has been taking pride in its contribution to the local betterment since its inception in 1921. BankIowa is not just a bank; it is where you can find your neighbors and friends, willing and able to bank on a better future, with you.

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