Bank Iowa Names Jason Herrboldt President/CEO as Jim Plagge Announces Retirement in Bank’s 50th Year
(West Des Moines, Iowa – April 29, 2026) — Bank Iowa today announced that Jason Herrboldt will become president and chief executive officer, as longtime leader Jim Plagge plans to retire after more than a decade in the role. The leadership transition comes as the family-owned bank marks its 50th year. Plagge, who has served as president/CEO since 2012, will remain in a leadership role with the bank’s holding company during a short transition period to support Herrboldt and ensure
WDM Chamber Announces Speakers for its 2025 December Luncheon: HR Innovation
WEST DES MOINES, IA (Tuesday, November 18, 2025) – The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce (WDM Chamber) announces its speakers for the December Luncheon: HR Innovation, co-presented by Bank Iowa and Shive-Hattery and supported by Connectify HR. This luncheon will focus on how innovation is reshaping Human Resources, with regional leaders discussing employee engagement, the use of AI in HR, effective attraction and retention strategies, modern benefits that support today’s workforce, and practical
