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Adam Wright, Bank President and Carolyn Matzinger, Treasury Management Representative, VP of Northwest Bank in Shenandoah successfully completed the 2025 Iowa Bankers Association’s Introduction to Commercial Lending School.

Marcy Sander, Bank President of Northwest Bank in Estherville, is pleased to announce that Missy Bortell has been promoted to Personal Banker in Estherville.

Northwest Bank locations in Milford, Arnolds Park, and Spirit Lake organized initiatives to raise funds and collect food donations for the Okoboji and Spirit Lake Schools Backpack Programs. These programs provide essential food support to youth and families in need.

Northwest Bank in Estherville supported the ELC Community School’s Backpack Program by organizing donations and fundraising efforts to help local families in need. Over $2,190 and essential items were donated thanks to the generosity of the community.

As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on your financial decisions, review savings and investments, set goals for 2026, and plan for a confident start to the new year.

Tate Foertsch of Bishop Garrigan High School presented with $1,000 scholarship at 2025 Iowa High School State Football Championships!

Bank Midwest, Central Bank, Farmers Savings Bank, Northwest Bank, and local law enforcement representatives are pleased to announce the success of their recent Fraud Prevention Seminar.

Creston, IA – Staci Heaberlin, Bank President/Business Banking Manager, VP of Northwest Bank in Afton and Creston, is proud to announce that Nathan Haley has accepted the position of Loan Portfolio Manager.

Creston, IA – Staci Heaberlin, Bank President/Business Banking Manager, VP of Northwest Bank in Afton and Creston, is pleased to announce that Kaytlynn (Kaytee) Bennett has accepted the position of AG/Commercial Banker.