Community Bankers of Iowa

Congratulations to our 2026 Poster Contest winners! Thank you to every bank that submitted entries and helped make this year’s contest a success.

Six $50 winners:
- Milly Johnson, Spencer Middle School, NW Bank
- Brea Leusink, Sioux Center Intermediate School, NW Bank
- Evie Stee, St. Theresa of Calcutta, Spillville, Fidelity Bank and Trust
- Seba Styan, Great River Christian School, Burlington, F&M Bank
- Oaklee Tenley, North Cedar Elementary, Lowden, Fidelity Bank and Trust
- Paige Wiebold and Addie Christensen (partners), Shenandoah CSD, NW Bank

Six $100 winners:
- Brantley Shanahan, Sigourney Elementary, Fidelity Bank and Trust
- Ruby Rider, Notre Dame Elementary, Burlington, F&M Bank and Trust
- Titus Malloy, West Elementary, Glenwood, Glenwood State Bank
- Phoenix Ann Duncman, Carver Elementary, Dubuque, Fidelity Bank and Trust
- Madison Schirm, Shellsburg School, Shellsburg, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust
- Quincy Nelsen, West Elementary, Glenwood, Glenwood State Bank

Three $200 Winners:
- Elliott Neal, West Burlington, West Burlington, F&M Bank
- Charlotte Wathem, NW Bank, Spencer
- Lynndi Riggle, Vinton-Shellsburg, Vinton, Farmers Savings Bank & Trust

Technology is changing community banking fast. Is your bank ready?

Join us online on June 11, 2026, for our complimentary Virtual Community Banking Technology Conference, a half-day event built to help community bankers strengthen security, embrace innovation, and prepare for what’s next.

You’ll hear from industry experts including:

- Chris Bedel, Bedel Security
- Wayne Miller, ICBA Chief Innovation Officer
- Will Mayfield, Aunalytics
- Cal Robertson, Integris

Zoom details will be sent ahead of the event.

Register today: https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/virtual-community-banking-technology-conference-1544943?sourceTypeId=Website

Staying current in banking takes more than just keeping up with the news.

Our webinar trainings are designed to help your team stay informed on key topics like compliance, operations, and industry trends, all in a format that’s easy to fit into your schedule.

Each session is led by industry experts and built to deliver practical, relevant insights you can actually use.

One registration covers your whole team, making it an affordable way to keep everyone learning!

Explore upcoming webinars: https://cbiowa.bank/webinars/

Community bankers, a skybox view, and Iowa Cubs baseball...

Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great afternoon at the ballpark!

Pssst!

This is your reminder to register for our annual convention happening July 15th-17th!

A block of hotel rooms is available for your convenience. The blocks will be released on June 15th, so book your room before then!

Learn more and register: https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/cbi-55th-annual-meeting-and-convention-1619514?sourceTypeId=Website

We honor. We remember. With gratitude. 🇺🇸

Tech’s not slowing down, and neither are you.

Join us June 11 for our Virtual Community Banking Technology Conference. It’s a half-day, no-cost event packed with information on cybersecurity, AI, payments, and more.

Hear from experts, get actionable takeaways, and log off a little smarter than you logged on.

Register here: https://members.cbiowa.bank/calendar/Details/banking-technology-virtual-conference-1544943?sourceTypeId=Website

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Through ICBA Education, CBI members get access to tools and resources that help you stay current, sharpen your team, and keep things running smoothly.

From regulatory updates to training and leadership development, everything is designed to support your bank at every level.

Take a look at what’s available:
https://cbiowa.bank/icba-education/

We all know someone who’s left their mark on community banking.

The kind of person who shows up, steps up, and quietly makes things better for their customers and community.

That’s exactly who the Robert D. Dixon Founders Award is meant to recognize.

If someone comes to mind, consider this your sign to nominate them.

Learn more and submit a nomination here: https://cbiowa.bank/robert-dixon-founders-award/

As a community bank, your impact goes far beyond banking.

Supporting local causes, volunteering, showing up behind the scenes, building local partnerships, the list goes on.

The Community Commitment Award (formerly the Best of the Best Award) is a chance to recognize a fellow bank whose commitment stands out, even among a group that already sets the bar high.

Have one in mind? Nominate them here before June 1, 2026:

https://cbiowa.bank/community-commitment-award/