First Bank

10/15/2026

🕷️ Protect Your Debit Card While Shopping Online

Online shopping can be convenient, but it's important to know where your card information is going. 🕷️
Before you make a purchase:
🔐 Shop on trusted websites.
🔎 Look carefully at the website address.
💳 Avoid saving your card information on unfamiliar sites.
👀 Keep an eye on your account for transactions you don't recognize.
A few extra seconds of caution can help keep your information out of the wrong hands.

Learn more at https://www.firstiowa.bank/debit-card-management

10/13/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Patrick!

We’re proud to recognize Patrick Smith of First Bank as a member of the 2026 IBA Commercial Lending School graduating class!

Congratulations to Patrick and all of this year’s graduates, and thank you for your commitment to banking and to serving businesses in our communities.

At First Bank, we believe strong business relationships start with experienced bankers who take the time to understand your business. Our team provides local decision-making and customized solutions designed around how you operate, from business checking and cash management to commercial lending.

Congratulations, Patrick! We’re proud to have you on the First Bank team! 👏🎓

Congratulations to the class of 2026 IBA Commercial Lending School graduates! Thank you for your commitment to banking. ✅ 🎓

Ciara Bemiss (Charter Bank); Jordan Bly (Peoples Bank); Caleb Boone (American State Bank); Nate Breitsprecker (Premier Bank, Dubuque); Ryan Brown (American Bank); Justin Chase (First Citizens Bank); Jeb Crawford (Peoples Bank); Nic De Jong (Bank Iowa); Matthew Helmers (Heartland Bank); Spenser Jorgensen (Rolling Hills Bank & Trust); Colton Jones (Audubon State Bank); Kael Julseth (First Citizens Bank); Catlin Klotzbach (WCF Financial Bank); Ryan Kuboushek (NSB Bank); Josh Lange (First Bank Hampton); Emily Lanphier (Leighton State Bank); Bruce Main (BankIowa); Carolyn Matzinger (Northwest Bank); Joseph Minor (Peoples State Bank); Jordan Niewoehner (Bankers Trust Company); Ellie Novak (Frontier Bank); Tyler Ohl (Farmers Savings Bank); Scott Olberding (Fidelity Bank & Trust); Whitney Parker (Keystone Savings Bank); Kyle Piller (Keystone Savings Bank); Isaiah Pirtle (First Interstate Bank); Betty Ridout (Bankers Trust Company); Jacob Roush (Fidelity Bank & Trust); Patrick Smith (First Bank); Jared Taggart (Heartland Bank); Douglas Tarvestad (Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust); Tucker Tenge (Luana Savings Bank); Russell Vong (Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust); and Gabrielle Wahlert (Rolling Hillls Bank & Trust).

10/13/2026

At First Bank, protecting your financial well-being is important to us. 💙 Scammers continue to find new ways to gain your trust, including impersonating law enforcement.

Learn how to recognize these phishing attempts and help keep your personal information safe.

Stay informed. Stay alert. Stay protected.

The FBI warns of scammers impersonating law enforcement to demand money and sensitive data. Learn how these scams work and how to stay protected.

10/08/2026

Your New Home for Banking Is Almost Here.

A new place to bank is coming to Eagle Grove.

We’re putting the finishing touches on your NEW First Bank home, and we can’t wait to welcome you inside.

Opening October 19, 2026

10/07/2026

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Rachel Clayberg to First Bank!

Rachel has joined our Wealth Management team as a Financial Advisor. A recent University of Northern Iowa graduate with a degree in Finance, Rachel brings experience in wealth advising, along with a passion for helping clients work toward their financial goals.

In her new role, she’ll assist clients with financial planning, investment management, educational and retirement planning, and wealth management solutions.

We’re excited to have Rachel on the team and look forward to the expertise and enthusiasm she’ll bring to First Bank and our clients! 💙

Welcome to First Bank, Rachel!

10/07/2026

🌾 Harvest season is more than a busy time of year. It's a reminder of the hard work, grit and commitment that help our communities grow.

At First Bank, we're grateful for the farmers and agricultural producers who rise before sunrise, work through long days, and help drive our local economy forward.

As harvest continues across Iowa, we wish all of our local farmers a safe, productive and successful season. 🚜

🙌 Help us show our appreciation by sharing a photo from harvest or tagging a local farmer who deserves a "thank you" this season.

10/05/2026

Halloween isn't the only time people may try to trick you. 🎃 Scammers are always looking for ways to steal your personal or financial information.

This month, First Bank is sharing a few simple ways to spot common scams and protect yourself.

👀 Think before you click.
🔒 Never share your personal information over the phone, text, or email.
📞 When in doubt, contact First Bank directly.

Don't let a scam turn into a financial fright!

https://www.firstiowa.bank/keeping-you-safe

10/05/2026

What a GREAT event! 🏠

And just like that…the 2026 Cedar Valley Parade of Homes is a wrap! ✨🏠

What an incredible weekend! We loved seeing so many of you out touring the beautiful homes and supporting our local builders.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket and joined us this year. Your support is what makes the Parade of Homes possible, and we truly appreciate it!

We also want to give a HUGE shoutout to everyone who helped make this event a success:

Participating Builders & Their Representatives — thank you for opening your doors and sharing your incredible homes with our community!
Title Sponsor — First Bank
Media Sponsor — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Volunteers — UNI Dance Marathon

Thank you, Cedar Valley! 🧡 We’re already looking forward to next year!

10/02/2026

💙 At First Bank, community involvement isn't just something we support, it's something we live every day.

This morning, our Ag Lender, Chris Miller, joined fellow Waverly Chamber Board members for High-Five Friday, welcoming Waverly-Shell Rock students to school with smiles, encouragement, and plenty of high-fives. 👋🎉

Whether it's supporting local schools, serving on community boards, volunteering at events, or helping our customers reach their goals, we're proud to have team members who are invested in the communities we call home.

Thank you, Chris, for representing First Bank and helping make a positive impact in Waverly!

10/01/2026

It's officially October, and that doesn't mean your finances have to haunt you! 👻

October is National Financial Planning Month, making it the perfect time to review your budget, check in on your financial goals, and make a plan for what's ahead. Take the first step today and stop by First Bank or connect with us to take the next step toward financial confidence.

https://www.firstiowa.bank/wealth-management/first-investment-services