Community Bankers of Iowa

08/27/2026

You know what makes your community bank different. The question is: Do your customers?

While many financial institutions offer similar products and services, community banks play a unique role in helping Iowa communities thrive.

Community banking is about:
✔️ Putting Iowa communities first
✔️ Making decisions locally
✔️ Building lasting relationships
✔️ Investing in local families, businesses, and agriculture

Help your customers understand the community banking difference with CBI's Community Banking Toolkit. Inside you'll find ready-to-use website copy, social media posts, customer emails, employee talking points, and more, all designed to help you tell your bank's story with confidence.

Download the toolkit today and start sharing the value your community bank brings to the people and communities you serve.

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08/26/2026

As a community banker, one of the hardest parts of fraud prevention isn't recognizing scams, it's helping your customers recognize them.

The Four P's of Fraud is a simple framework you can use to make fraud prevention conversations clear and memorable:

- Pretend
- Problem
- Pressure
- Pay

Using a simple, memorable framework helps your message stick, making it easier for customers to recognize red flags before they become victims.

Looking for more ready-to-share fraud prevention resources? Explore CBI's member-exclusive Fraud Prevention Toolkit for educational materials you can share directly with your customers.

https://cbiowa.bank/marketing/

08/17/2026

Keeping your customers informed about the latest fraud trends takes time, and fraud tactics are constantly evolving.

Between serving customers, managing operations, and staying on top of compliance, creating educational content isn't always at the top of your to-do list.

That's why we created the Fraud Prevention Toolkit, to help take one thing off your plate.

Available exclusively to CBI members, this ready-to-use resource includes materials you can easily share with your customers to help raise awareness and strengthen fraud prevention efforts.

Download the Fraud Prevention Toolkit today and start using these resources to help protect your customers.

https://cbiowa.bank/marketing/

08/14/2026

🚨 Reminder! 🚨

Next Thursday, join community bankers from across Iowa for the Financial Fraud Advisory Forum.

Fraud threats continue to evolve, and staying ahead takes more than reacting, it takes learning from experts and collaborating with peers who understand the challenges you're facing.

During this forum, you'll discuss emerging fraud trends, prevention and detection strategies, investigation best practices, and ways to strengthen your bank's fraud policies and procedures.

You'll also have the opportunity to connect with fellow bankers, share insights, and leave with practical ideas you can put to work at your bank.

Make sure your bank is prepared for what's next.

Registration is required: https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/financial-fraud-advisory-forum-1670636?sourceTypeId=Website

08/12/2026

For 60 years, Citizens State Bank in Sheldon has been blessed by Marilyn Menning's hard work and commitment in her role as cashier.

Last month, the Citizens State Bank Board of Directors presented Marilyn with an Iowa Bankers Association certificate recognizing her remarkable 60 years of service, all of them spent at Citizens State Bank in Sheldon.

Marilyn's dedication and commitment are a shining example of what makes community banking so special.

Thank you, Marilyn, for everything you've done for your bank, your customers, and your community!

08/11/2026

How does your bank's balance sheet compare to other community banks?

Over the past five years, community bank balance sheets have experienced significant changes, from pandemic-era stimulus and historically low interest rates to today's evolving rate environment. This free webinar from ICBA Securities and The Baker Group will examine the latest community banking trends using current call report data, giving you valuable insights into how your bank compares.

Topics include:
• Balance sheet changes, including loan growth, deposit growth, and liquidity levels
• Bank performance ratios
• Liquidity ratios
• Asset quality ratios

✅ Free to attend
🎓 Earn 1 hour of Finance CPE credit

📅 Tomorrow, August 12 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. CT

Register today: https://www.gobaker.com/bank-trends-webinar/

08/10/2026

⛳ Community bankers, it's time to tee it up!

Join us for the CBI Fall Golf Classic on Monday, September 14 at Hyperion Field Club.

Reconnect with fellow bankers from across Iowa, enjoy a little friendly competition, and spend an afternoon out of the office.

We'll kick things off with lunch before heading out for our four-person best-shot tournament. After your round, stick around for the reception, prizes, and more time to catch up fellow community bankers.

Whether you're playing to win or just along for the networking, we'd love to see you there.

Your registration includes lunch, green fees, cart, and the post-play reception.

🏌️ Ready to tee it up? Register today: https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/fall-golf-1544978?sourceTypeId=Website

07/31/2026

At the our 55th Annual Convention, we had the privilege of recognizing the recipients of the CBI Education Foundation Scholarship.🎓

- Mercedes "Sadie" Roskens, South Hardin High School (not pictured)
- Keaton Van Kekerix, MOC- Floyd Valley High School

As part of the scholarship application, each recipient wrote about the role community banks play in their hometown. Their essays reflected a genuine passion for serving others, strengthening their communities, and carrying forward the community banking tradition.

Seeing the dedication and enthusiasm of these future leaders reminds us that the future of community banking is bright.

Congratulations again, Mercedes and Keaton! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in the years ahead. 👏

07/30/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our partner, SHAZAM, Inc.!

The State of Iowa has proclaimed July 29, 2026, as SHAZAM, Inc. Payments Innovation Day. We're honored to receive this recognition as we celebrate 50 years of Iowa-rooted payments innovation and our continued commitment to helping community financial institutions nationwide serve their communities with confidence. Read more about this special recognition. Check out the link in the comments!

07/28/2026

New fraud threats emerge every day. Is your bank prepared?

The Financial Fraud Advisory Forum brings community bankers together to discuss emerging fraud trends, prevention and detection strategies, investigation best practices, and ways to strengthen fraud policies and procedures. It's also an opportunity to collaborate and share insights with peers across Iowa.

Registration is required. Dial-in information will be included in your confirmation email.

https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/financial-fraud-advisory-forum-1670636?sourceTypeId=Website