Indiana-based First Bank of Berne recently donated $9,500 to three local nonprofits, including:   $4,000 to purchase dental and medical supplies for Decatur, Ind.-based Unfailing Love, a clinic that provides services to people who either don’t have insurance or have high deductibles.    $3,000 to Portland, Ind., nonprofit Jay County Humane Society for a new animal shelter. … Read more

Medford, Wis.-based Prevail Bank recently donated to five nonprofits, including:  $5,000 to Baraboo (Wis.) Area Homeless Shelter to remodel the facility’s kitchen. The funds were part of Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions program for local nonprofits to help people in need.  $5,000 through the Charitable Contributions program to Hope Gospel Mission to support its building and … Read more

Brookfield, Wis.-based North Shore Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary by announcing a $50,000 commitment to financial wellness program ELEVATE Wisconsin.  ELEVATE Wisconsin was created by the state of Wisconsin, Department of Financial Institutions and Financial Fitness Group.The group provides personal finance and investment information for Wisconsin employees and their families. The commitment was announced May … Read more

Treynor, Iowa-based TS Bank recently marked its 100-year anniversary by donating nearly 250 books to first grade students at four local elementary schools. Bank employees recently visited the schools and read former FDIC Chair Sheila Bair’s book “Rock, Brock and the Savings Shock,” to connect students with ways they can accumulate, spend and share their … Read more

Charles City, Iowa-based First Security Bank & Trust secured three awards during the 32nd annual Iowa Motion Picture Awards ceremony on May 6. The awards, intended to mark excellence in Iowa-based visual media, included. The Award of Excellence in Commercials with a Budget Under $1,000 and Digital Marketing for a video celebrating March Madness. The … Read more

Medford, Wis.-based Prevail Bank recently donated to two local nonprofits, including:   $1,000 to the United Way in Wisconsin Rapids. The donation were a result of the bank’s Community Shred Day, and were gifted to the United Way of South Wood & Adams County. The bank, local nonprofit Bank-A-Count and the public donated a total of … Read more

Iron Mountain, Mich.-based First National Bank & Trust donated $7,825 to the West Iron County School District. The donation from the bank’s Iron River branch will be used to expand student resources and support. According to the bank, the donation was the first in a series of quarterly gifts it will present to the school … Read more

Brookfield, Wis.-based North Shore Bank is marketing its centennial this year and is partnering with Children’s Wisconsin to present “Coins for Kids.”  The initiative lasts through May 17, leading up to the annual WKLH Miracle Marathon. The public can stop by North Shore Bank locations in southeastern Wisconsin to count coins and donate all or … Read more

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based American Bank & Trust donated $45,107 to local schools this year through its Spirit Card program, nearly double the amount it awarded in 2022.  The initiative helps schools purchase needs for staff and students. Donations included:  $8,768 to the Huron Tigers for cheer and dancing equipment, seventh grade book publishing, classroom headphones, science lab … Read more