Alton Bank

10/16/2026

08/28/2026

Alton Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announces that Rover Volunteer Fire Department received a $10,000.00 grant through the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to amplify the community engagement of FHLB Des Moines member institutions that support local housing, business and economic needs.
Grant funds awarded to the Rover Volunteer Fire Department will be used to improve a fire truck, update firefighting equipment, add first aid kits to emergency vehicles and purchase backpack sprayers for wildfire response.

08/26/2026

Alton Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announces that Koshkonong Volunteer Fire Department received a $10,000.00 grant through the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to amplify the community engagement of FHLB Des Moines member institutions that support local housing, business and economic needs.
Grant funds awarded to the Koshkonong Volunteer Fire Department will be used to purchase new emergency radios, maintain firefighting vehicles, acquire updated firefighting equipment, and complete necessary building maintenance. These improvements will strengthen emergency communication, enhance firefighter safety, improve response reliability, and ensure the department can continue providing effective emergency services to residents throughout Koshkonong and the surrounding rural communities.

08/24/2026

Alton Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announces that BB Road Volunteer Fire Department received a $10,000.00 grant through the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to amplify the community engagement of FHLB Des Moines member institutions that support local housing, business and economic needs.
Grant funds awarded to the BB Road Volunteer Fire Department will be used to improve the department’s brush truck, update firefighting equipment, add first aid kits to emergency vehicles, and purchase backpack sprayers for wildfire response. These improvements will strengthen emergency preparedness, enhance firefighter safety, and improve the department’s ability to respond quickly and effectively to fires and medical emergencies throughout Birch Tree and the surrounding rural communities.

08/21/2026

Alton Bank, in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, announces that City of Alton Volunteer Fire Department received a $10,000.00 grant through the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program is designed to amplify the community engagement of FHLB Des Moines member institutions that support local housing, business and economic needs.
Grant funds awarded to the City of Alton Volunteer Fire Department will be used to improve emergency response capabilities through updated equipment, vehicle maintenance, and facility improvements. These upgrades will help ensure firefighters have safe, reliable resources needed to effectively serve the community. The impact of this funding will enhance public safety, improve emergency preparedness, and support faster, more dependable emergency response for residents and surrounding rural areas.