Our journey to becoming Iowa’s leading family-owned bank
Ours isn’t your typical bank story. In fact, when Bank Iowa founders Donald Duncan, J. Robert Duncan and Harry Barr first came together, it wasn’t because they wanted to create a bank. They were starting an aviation company. And that’s exactly what they did in Clarinda, Iowa, more than half a century ago.
It was from that entrepreneurial ambition and smart business leadership that one of Iowa’s most successful banks would flourish. That same spirit drives our understanding of the real needs of businesses, farmers, families and entrepreneurs across Iowa.
From ambitious beginnings that date back to 1901 to becoming one of the largest family-owned community banks in Iowa, one thing has remained constant. We remain steadfast in our dedication to serving our clients, team members, and the communities we call home. Bank Iowa Corporation remains owned by the Duncan and Barr families, whose community-centric values shape every interaction we have with the people and places we serve.
