COVID-19 Best Practices for Credit Unions
The Iowa Credit Union League urges all credit unions to construct a plan for possible business disruptions caused by COVID-19, even if they seem unlikely in your area. Take these best practices into account:

  • Keep informed on the best tips for eradication and prevention. The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are reliable educational resources.
  • Make sure plans of action are current and update business continuity plans. Be prepared to continue credit union operations with minimal staff.
  • Ensure cleanliness in branches and offices to avoid the spread of illness. Consider making additional hand sanitizing dispensers, hand-washing tips, tissues and trash cans readily available, and sanitize regularly touched areas inside branches, in drive-through bays and ATM areas regularly. Ensure sick staff stay home, and send ill staff home as soon as possible.
  • Minimize person-to-person contact by promoting the use of drive-through windows, online solutions and mobile banking. Consider postponing large credit union events.
  • Train staff to understand symptoms of COVID-19, proper cleaning and hygiene procedures.

Through ICUL membership, credit unions have access to business continuity planning and disaster recovery resources through PolicyWorks. Contact PolicyWorks at regulatory@iowacreditunions.com or 844.731.6071 if you have questions.
2020 Iowa Innovation Group Participants Announced
The 2020 Iowa Innovation Group participants have been announced. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding leaders.


To learn more about Iowa Innovation Group, click here .
Annual CUPAC Adventureland Ticket Fundraiser Orders Open
The Credit Union Political Action Committee (CUPAC) has kicked-off its 15th year of the Adventureland ticket fundraiser. This fundraiser allows credit unions to support CUPAC by selling discounted Adventureland tickets to members.

An informational conference call about this fundraiser will be held on March 24 at 10:00 a.m. The fundraiser process will be explained, and callers will be able to ask questions. To join the call on March 24, call 888.475.4499 (code: 288.826.254).

For more information, click here . Questions? Contact Keisha Knepper at 800.860.6180 x8959.
WOCCU Global Women's Leadership Network Iowa Sister Society to host Transform Your Future Educational Summit April 22
The World Council of Credit Unions' Global Women's Leadership Network Iowa Sister Society is hosting a Transform Your Future educational summit in Coralville on April 22.

This event is designed to provide women the tools they need to thrive in executive roles, bring together diverse perspectives and drive change to advance women into executive credit union roles.

Learn more and register for the event here .
National Youth Involvement Board Annual Conference to be held July 27-30 in Salt Lake City, Utah
The National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB) is hosting the 2020 BYIB Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah July 27-30.

This financial education conference is for credit union professionals. Click here to learn more about the conference and available scholarships. Early bird registration ends March 31.

Nominations for NYIB Volunteer of the Year are due by April 3.
News and Announcements
Upcoming Events
The ICUL team is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. At this time, all events are proceeding as planned. Changes in event scheduling will be communicated to event registrants and posted to the ICUL website .


Find the full 2020 ICUL Education & Events Calendar here .