Daniel L. Dotzler, President and CEO of United Bank of Iowa, is pleased to   announce the addition of Henry Jessen to the Board of Directors of United   Bank of Iowa. Henry was elected at the monthly board meeting held on   October 16, 2026. 

 Jessen, born in Sioux City and raised in Crawford and Ida County,   graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1983. Shortly after   graduation,  he took an important step in his business career by purchasing   half-ownership in Johnson Oil. In 2007, he purchased the remaining half,   becoming the company's sole owner. At this time, he began doing business   as Johnson Propane Heating and Cooling, Inc. Today, Jessen serves as   president and CEO. His wife, Bev, and their sons, Jacob and Jordan, are also involved in the family company. Henry and Bev expanded their personal business interests to include 26 rental properties throughout Ida County.

Jessen, an active community member, currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Ida Grove Golf Course, West Central Izaak Walton League of America in Crawford County, AEA, and the Ida County Economic Development Corporation. His involvement with the Izaak Walton League extends to the state level. He is also actively involved with the First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Jessen previously served on the Board of Directors for Horn Memorial Hospital and Ida Shelter. 

Dotzler commented, "We are excited to have someone with Henry's broad base of knowledge in the business industry join our board. His experience will bring valuable insight and expertise to the board."

Current members of the board for United Bank of Iowa include Owen Bolte, Jennifer Conover, Alan Cumming, Daniel Dotzler, Grant Godbersen, Jean Snyder, Kiley Todd, Earleen Uhl, and Steve Vohs. 

United Bank of Iowa, wholly owned by the holding company, Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc., of Ida Grove, Iowa, has 37 offices serving rural west central Iowa and has assets of approximately $2.6 billion.