Sparta, Mich.-based ChoiceOne Bank awarded 13 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors this year as part of its annual, needs-based program in west and southeast Michigan. Applications were accepted during the first three months of this year. Students were required to plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college in Michigan this fall, and submit … Read more

Arnolds Park, Iowa-based Northwest Bank awarded four local students with $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to students based on academic achievement, and recipients were required to be enrolling as a full-time undergraduate student in a business program.  Recipients included Nolan Carroll, who graduated from Waukee High School; Levi Manning of Northwest High School; Shea … Read more

Indiana’s First Bank of Berne recently donated a total of $3,500 to three organizations, including:  $1,500 to Bluffton, Ind.-based Bi-County Services, an organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities. The donation will be used to build a nine-hole disc golf course.  $1,000 to Southern Wells Archery, to cover travel costs after the team made it … Read more

North Dakota-based Bank of Tioga donated $7,500 toward a local aviation and unmanned aircraft systems pilot program. Program participants received their general aviation pilot’s license and UAS certification upon completion. In the program of 14 students, eight completed solo flights and three completed their check rides as part of the final part of the training … Read more

Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank awarded three $1,000 scholarships this year. Applicants needed to be in good academic standing and plan to attend either a two- or four-year institution; technical or trade school; or apprenticeship program. Applicants were also required to pen an essay on community service and involvement.  The scholarship program was launched in … Read more

West Des Moines-based Bank Iowa awarded 17 local graduating seniors with $1,000 scholarships.    The Spirit of Chandy Scholarship honors former Bank Iowa Co-Founder Harry Barr’s daughter, former Bank Iowa Vice Chair Chandy Barr Clanton. A businesswoman, competitive athlete and pilot, Clanton died 14 years ago in a plane crash.  More than 100 applications were submitted … Read more

Eau Claire, Wis.-based Security Financial Bank awarded $500 scholarships to 12 Wisconsin high students. The scholarships are awarded on an annual basis to graduating seniors. “Recipients are chosen based on involvement in school, youth organizations and community events with particular preference given to students pursuing a career in finance, accounting or business administration,” the bank … Read more

Brookfield, Wis.-based North Shore Bank is marking its centennial by holding a community free coin counting fundraiser to help the city of Pewaukee, Wis., keep its annual July Fourth fireworks show. Through June 17, the public can count coins for free and donate either all or a portion of their coins at North Shore Bank’s … Read more

Manitowoc, Wis.-based Bank First awarded four $2,500 scholarships this year. The scholarships, given to students who demonstrated achievement and high standards in school and community activities. The Wisconsin high school students, whom were selected from more than 200 applicants, included:   Shruti Chakrapani of St. Mary Catholic High School in Neenah, Wis. She plans to attend … Read more

Treynor, Iowa-based TS Bank recently donated $10,000 to Charles E. Lakin YMCA Family Park in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The YMCA Family Park, which opened in 2017, includes an outdoor amenity area for summer youth camps and the Early Learning Center. The park includes a covered pavilion, sport courts, walking path, greenspace, play features and additional … Read more