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A historical photo of F&M Bank's first location in Manchester.

F&M Bank marks 100 years in business

F&M Bank is celebrating a century of service this month, marking 100 years since it first opened its doors in Manchester on July 20, 1925. Formerly known as Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, the institution has since expanded to seven…

Rural Mainstreet Index report: Regional economy expanding

After declining below growth neutral for March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for June expanded…

Ernie Goss Creighton University Mainstreet Index

Breaking down the banking crisis

The recent banking meltdown has left many Americans with more questions than answers. The stunning…

Farmers State Bank announces new marketing team

Farmers State Bank has announced the appointment of a new marketing team, including a vice…

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Tax reporting provision would put Iowans’ privacy and data security at risk

The Biden administration is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting to raise revenue…

Iowa Bankers Association honors Charlie Funk with Leach Leadership Award

The Iowa Bankers Association presented Charlie Funk, president and CEO of MidWestOne Bank in Iowa…

Banking on small transaction marketing

When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…

Iowa banks deliver crucial PPP funds

If there is one thing the successful execution of the Paycheck Protection Program in Iowa…

Loans are up, earnings down for Iowa banks through Q3

INDEX: A chart showing loans among Iowa-chartered banks through the past seven quarters and the…

The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?

Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…

The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?

Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…

Construction underway for BankIowa location in Marion

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] BankIowa announces the opening of a new location in Marion,…

Wells Fargo sets closing for CR branch

Wells Fargo Bank, 1800 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Wells…

MidWestOne announces new president and COO

Len Devaisher By CBJ News Staff [email protected] MidWestOne Financial Group announced the appointment of Len Devaisher…

Iowa banking sector remained strong in 1Q

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa’s banking sector remained healthy in the first quarter of…

Central Bancshares completes Walcott Trust merger

Outside CBI Bank & Trust’s headquarters in Muscatine. CREDIT CBI By CBJ News Staff [email protected]