Doug Ragaller, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Ames, IA is pleased to announce they have opened their new bank facility located at the Duff Avenue intersection at 100 S 16th Street, Ames, Iowa.

Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2022 Top Workplaces USA! This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by employees of participating workplaces.

Travis Simpson, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Ankeny and West Des Moines is pleased to announce Cara Treybal as Retail Manager in Ankeny. Cara has been an asset to Northwest Bank for several years and has expertise in areas of commercial banking and business development. Cara will continue to promote bank services and lead our sales and service efforts by building customer relationships.

Eric Van Der Heide, President at Northwest Wealth Management is pleased to announce Alex Johnson has accepted the position as Wealth Advisor with Northwest Wealth Management in Spencer. Alex joins Dean Jacobsen, also a Wealth Advisor in Spencer. Northwest Wealth Management, an affiliate of Northwest Bank, offers comprehensive financial planning, retirement planning, investment management, and retirement plan services to individuals and families, large and small companies, and non-profit foundations.

Eric Walhof, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Sioux Center is pleased to announce Kent Roos as Ag/Commercial Banker. Kent's responsibilities include developing and servicing commercial businesses to assist with their banking needs while supporting their business growth and development goals.

Northwest Bank locations in Milford, Arnolds Park and Spirit Lake organized efforts to raise money and gather food items for the Okoboji and Spirit Lake Schools Backpack Programs. These programs help supply food to youth and families in need.

Doug Benjamin, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce Curt Smith has accepted the position as Bank President in Estherville. Curt's responsibilities will include business development and bank leadership, providing career development for our team and coordinating community involvement.

Greg Post, President and CEO of Northwest Financial Corp., Arnolds Park, IA, has been named to serve a two-year term on the Iowa Bankers Association's (IBA) Legislative Committee. The committee, comprised of senior level bank management professionals from across the state, is responsible for developing and guiding the Association's legislative and grassroots efforts.

The Government is proposing a sweeping expansion of tax information reporting aimed at raising revenue to help offset the cost of additional spending programs in the American Families Plan.

Doug Benjamin, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank in Spencer, IA is pleased to announce Jacob Meyers as Ag/Commercial Banker, AVP. Meyers' responsibilities include developing customer relationships and growing our commercial and agricultural banking in northwest Iowa.

Northwest Bank in the lakes area hosted a pair of football tailgates on Friday, September 17th at the Okoboji football field in Milford and at Hafter football field in Spirit Lake.

Nicole Evans, Bank President of Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park and Milford is pleased to announce Lauren Rosacker as Retail Manager. Lauren has been an asset to Northwest Bank for several years and has expertise in areas of personal banking and wealth management. Lauren will continue to promote bank services and lead our sales and service efforts by building customer relationships. In addition, Lauren will offer investment services through Northwest Wealth Management.

The Iowa Mortgage Association is pleased to announce that several Mortgage Professionals from Northwest Bank were accepted into the IMA's 2020 President's Club and Winner's Circle. The President's Club and Winner's Circle is an ongoing recognition program to recognize outstanding mortgage loan production in Iowa.

Northwest Financial Corp. has been awarded a 2021 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register. The Top Workplaces are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

HUMBOLDT, IOWA – Kendra Long, a second grader attending Taft Elementary in Humboldt, IA has won 3rd Place in Community Bankers of Iowa's (CBI) Money Smart Week Poster Contest.

Dan DeBoest, President of Northwest Bank in Sioux City, IA announces that they have added ‘Live Banker services to their ATM locations and a new Live Banker department is being added to their facility at 5801 Sunnybrook Drive in Sioux City. This expansion will provide the opportunity for additional positions.

Northwest Bank employees are truly committed to the communities we serve, and it is our privilege as bank leaders to have the opportunity to share our knowledge and teach our youth the value of becoming lifelong savers. We encourage financial responsibility at a young age, which in turn will strengthen and maintain our thriving communities for years to come.

The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is pleased to announce that Travis Simpson, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank, in West Des Moines, Iowa, has graduated from the Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI), a rigorous leadership development program for up-and-coming executive officers of community banks.

John Taets, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce Matt Dutcher has accepted the position as Bank President in Fort Dodge. Matt's responsibilities will include business development and bank leadership, providing career development for our team and coordinating community involvement.

John Taets, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank is pleased to announce John Ueltschy has accepted the position as Business Banking Manager in Fort Dodge. John's responsibilities include providing enhanced guidance and support to commercial bankers in the Fort Dodge region as well as, maintaining his portfolio as a commercial lender.