Northwest Bank gives $1,000 to area Backpack Programs
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.
Smith named as Bank President of Northwest Bank in Estherville
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.
Post Named a Member of Iowa Bankers Legislative Committee
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.
Notification to our Customers Regarding the Tax Reporting Proposal
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.
Meyers named Ag/Commercial Banker, AVP at Northwest Bank in Spencer
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 Presents Donations to Okoboji and Spirit Lake Booster Clubs
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 Earns Top Workplace Award By The Des Moines Register For The Seventh Consecutive Year!
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 Student Wins 3rd Place In Money Smart Week Poster Contest
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.
Northwest Bank added Live Banker to their ATMs and a New Live Banker Division. | Sioux City, IA
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 Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Local Students
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.
Northwest Bank's Simpson Completes Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers®
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.
Ueltschy named as Business Banking Manager in Fort Dodge
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.
Moody joins Northwest Bank as Mortgage Loan Originator
Dan DeBoest, President of Northwest Bank in Sioux City is pleased to announce Melissa Moody as Mortgage Loan Originator. Melissa specializes in assisting individuals with their home mortgage purchase, mortgage refinance, and new home construction loan financing.
Andrews named Personal Banker at Northwest Bank in Estherville
Jody Schroeder, Retail Manager at Northwest Bank in Estherville is pleased to announce Stephanie Andrews as Personal Banker. Her responsibilities include assisting customers with their personal banking and consumer lending needs.
Jody Schroeder, Retail Manager at Northwest Bank in Estherville is pleased to announce that Yas Mata, Personal Banker with Northwest Bank has recently expanded her role to include mortgage lending.
Nicole Evans named Bank President at Northwest Bank in Arnolds Park & Milford
Doug Benjamin, Regional President at Northwest Bank, is pleased to announce that Nicole Evans has accepted the position as Bank President overseeing Arnolds Park and Milford locations. Nicole's new role includes Commercial Banking where she will develop and service commercial businesses with their banking needs and support their business growth. Nicole's additional responsibilities include team development and coordinating bank involvement within the community.
Nebraska Mortgage Association Announces Champions Circle Winners
By: Sam Hamrick
Two of Northwest Bank Mortgage Loan Originators were recently recognized by the Nebraska Mortgage Association (NMA) as a qualifying member of the organization's Champions Circle. The award winners were honored at the NMA's Fall Conference held September 17 via webinar this year, due to Covid-19.