Relationship Manager Joins Bank Iowa in West Des Moines Location

(West Des Moines, Iowa – June 19, 2025) — Bank Iowa today announced the addition of team member Joseph Beedon. Beedon is joining the bank as its newest relationship manager in the $2 billion community bank’s West Des Moines location, where he will be focused primarily on commercial lending. 

Beedon comes to Bank Iowa after an 11-year tenure at First Interstate Bank where he held several roles, most recently serving as a commercial relationship manager for seven years. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in sales and client service, with a career spanning both the banking and pharmaceutical industries.

Although born in the Midwest, Beedon grew up in southern California, and later, Yuma, Arizona. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma. 

A lifelong volunteer, Beedon has contributed many hours to several well-known local and national organizations, including Meals from the Heartland, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, United Way and Easter Seals. He also served on several local committees and boards for groups including the Pivotal Business Partners, Valley High School Drama Committee and the Heartland Youth Choir. 

Bank Iowa President/CEO Jim Plagge welcomed Beedon to the team in May. Joseph’s decades of experience in client-focused roles, coupled with his clear commitment to the community, make him a perfect fit for Bank Iowa’s values. He exemplifies what it means to be people-centered, and we’re confident team members and clients alike will benefit from his relationship-first approach to community banking.”

About Bank Iowa

With more than $2 billion in assets, Bank Iowa ranks as one of the leading independent ag banks and the second-largest family-owned bank in the state. Farmers, families, and businesses access Bank Iowa’s products and services through more than 20 locations, as well as online and on mobile devices. To learn more, visit bankiowa.bank. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.