Young Americans generally lack the skills they need to manage their financial futures. In order to improve the financial literacy of young people, and help them avoid future financial struggles, some community bankers in Nebraska have dedicated resources to opening banks inside of elementary schools. [Continue]
First National Bank of Omaha, Neb., is being recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation for its commitment to affordable home development. [Continue]
The funds will assist in rebuilding livestock facilities located on the Cedar County fairgrounds which were damaged during the historic March floods. [Continue]
Wisconsin’s McFarland State Bank is donating a former branch building to Stoughton Hospital. The building and property are valued at over $1.4 million. [Continue]
Fargo-based Gate City Bank announced a unique financing arrangement for North Dakota State University’s $28 million Aldevron Tower. This in-kind financial commitment is valued at more than $2.5 million. [Continue]
The Social Media Club of Des Moines recognized Bank Iowa in its 2019 Hashie Awards competition as a result of social campaigns promoting hometown pride. [Continue]
Fargo-based Choice Financial Group has made a five-year funding commitment to the Great Plains Food Bank that will provide more than 300,000 meals in North Dakota and Minnesota. [Continue]
Local banks in and around Britt, Iowa, are teaming up to support a remodeling project at Hancock County Healthy System. [Continue]
Topeka-based Silver Lake Bank set up a branch inside Washburn Rural High School and put the task of running the bank almost entirely in the hands of the students. [Continue]
Dacotah Bank pledged $2,500 to Junior Achievement of South Dakota for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year for the Brookings and Sioux Valley school districts. [Continue]