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Iowa banks participate in the 2013 Teach Children to Save Day

On April 23, 2013, bankers nationwide reached 645,000 students across the country through Teach Children to Save (TCTS) Day. More than 100 Iowa banks participated in the event by reaching out to their communities and teaching kids about saving. Bankers worked with students as young as first grade, up to 12th grade, teaching them financial skills through hands-on lesson plans and interactive activities.

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Budgeting for College

According to the study How America Saves for College 2013, one-quarter of families don't save for college because they believe the student will qualify for enough scholarships and financial aid to cover the costs of college. In reality only 61% of students received scholarships and those scholarships only covered 29% of their total college costs.

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IBA/EverFi video contest winner announced

The Iowa Bankers Association provided a $1,000 technology grant to Treynor High School last week, the winner of a financial literacy video contest sponsored in partnership with the Iowa Bankers Association, EverFi and Iowa College Aid.

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Macy Evans named 2013 Money Smart Kid

Macy Evans, an eighth grader at Creston Middle School in Creston, Iowa, has won a statewide financial literacy essay contest and has been named Iowa’s 2013 Money Smart Kid.

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In The Newsview all news

Americans know little about credit scores: A recent survey shows that Americans are vastly misinformed about credit scores. learn more

Update on improving economy: The National Federation of Independent Business recently revealed the Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.6 points in April, reaching 92.1. learn more

IBA/EverFi video contest winner announced: The Iowa Bankers Association provided a $1,000 technology grant to Treynor High School last week. learn more

Teach Children to Save: This event occurs every April when bankers make presentations to students in grades K-12 about budgeting, saving, recognizing needs and wants and how interest makes money grow. learn more

IBA packages more than 20,000 meals: More than 120 Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) employees packaged more than 20,000 meals on April 29 at the IBA headquarters in Johnston. learn more

Macy Evans named 2013 Money Smart Kid: Macy Evans, an eighth grader at Creston Middle School won a statewide financial literacy essay contest learn more

Credit Cards for College Students: Building credit without the pressure of a credit card. learn more

IBA Partners with IPTV on Financial Education Video: Needs vs. Wants learn more

EntreFest announces Dream Big Grow Here winner: Dream Big Grow Here is an annual statewide contest for entrepreneurs and small business owners to win cash to start or grow an Iowa business. learn more

Four students receive IBA scholarships: Four Iowa high school students will receive the 2013 Iowa Bankers Association’s Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa High School Boys State Basketball Tournament on March 8-9 in Des Moines. learn more

National Homeownership Month - Visit your local bank: Jun 1, 2013; The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) wants current and future home owners to know about… learn more

Iowa Character Award banquet - TBD: Aug 2, 2013; Check back at a laer time for more information. learn more

Iowa Bankers State Fair Steer Winner - Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines: Aug 8, 2013; Check back at a later time for more information. learn more

Iowa bank Community Betterment Awards - Iowa Bankers Convention, Des Moines: Sep 18, 2013; The Community Betterment Awards, sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association, are presented annually… learn more

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