Northwest Bank Donates $12,000 to Le Mars Community High School Fine Arts Program

October 16, 2026 | Bank News
Brad Cave, Bank President, VP and Noelle Kneip, Residential Real Estate, VP presented the donation to Michael Prichard, Instrumental Music/HS Marching Band Teacher

Le Mars, IA – Northwest Bank in Le Mars is proud to announce a $12,000 donation to the Le Mars High School Fine Arts Program, underscoring the bank’s ongoing dedication to fostering educational and artistic opportunities within the community. 

The Le Mars Fine Arts Program is recognized for its dynamic blend of drama, music, and visual arts, giving students a platform to express themselves, discover new interests, and build valuable life skills. From theater and speech to music ensembles and art, students are encouraged to explore their talents in a supportive and innovative environment. 

With this donation, Northwest Bank is helping to ensure that students have continued access to high-quality arts education, hands-on experiences, and performance opportunities. These programs play a critical role in developing well-rounded, confident individuals who will contribute positively to our community. 

“Northwest Bank is proud to partner with the Le Mars High School Fine Arts Program to help nurture the next generation of creative thinkers and leaders,” said Brad Cave, Bank President. “Our investment in arts education reflects our belief in the power of creativity to shape brighter futures for our students and our community.”


Northwest Bank is a $3.0 billion community bank that offers a full line of business, agricultural, mortgage, consumer deposit and lending services as well as wealth management services. Northwest Bank has offices located in Afton, Algona, Ames, Ankeny, Arnolds Park, Creston, Estherville, Fort Dodge, Humboldt, Le Mars, Milford, Shenandoah, Sioux Center, Sioux City, Spencer, Spirit Lake, West Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha and La Vista, Nebraska. Mortgage Loan Office in Sioux Falls, SD. Member FDIC.