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A little investment in a community park can go a long way in bringing people together. Bank Midwest is helping make that happen with a $5,000 Community Fund donation to the Armstrong Betterment Club to help update the swing sets at the community park. The park is a place where…

A park bench might seem like a small thing, but it can make a big difference in how people enjoy their community. Bank Midwest is helping give Sherburn’s city parks a refresh with a $5,000 Community Fund donation to the Sherburn Civic Commerce Club to update all city park benches.Whether…

Spirit Lake, Iowa — Bank Midwest is investing in the future of the Iowa Great Lakes region with a $20,000 donation from the Bank Midwest Community Fund to the Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County to support the development of the new Nature Playscape at Kenue Park. The nature playscape will…

New Ulm, MN – Bank Midwest is thrilled to announce the promotion of Shannon Hillesheim to Chief Banking Officer, recognizing her strong leadership, commitment to customers and communities, and proven success throughout her career with the bank. In her new role, Hillesheim will lead strategic growth initiatives across Bank Midwest’s…

The Bank Midwest Community Fund awarded a $10,000 donation to The Grand Center for Arts and Culture in New Ulm, supporting the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide arts, entertainment and educational opportunities for the community.Located in the historic Grand hotel building in downtown New Ulm, The Grand serves as a…

Father and son recognized together for generations of service to Iowa community banking Spirit Lake, Iowa — Bank Midwest is proud to announce that John E. Goodenow and Stephen J. (Steve) Goodenow have received the 2026 James A. Leach Leadership Award from the Iowa Bankers Association (IBA). The award was…

New Ulm, Minn. — Bank Midwest welcomes Justin Berg to its New Ulm market as an Ag and Commercial Lender. Berg joins the team following the retirement of longtime lender, Randy Reinarts, who retired at the end of July after many years of service to customers and the community. In…

New Ulm, MN – Bank Midwest is proud to announce that Brooke Ortmann, VP of Retail Banking has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), bringing to Bank Midwest new leadership skills and industry perspective. Ortmann was among 134 banking professionals who graduated during GSBC’s 75th Annual…

Fairmont, MN – Some of the best community memories don't happen under bright lights, they happen on warm summer evenings, gathered around a stage with neighbors, friends, and family. Those moments will soon be even better at the Martin County Fairgrounds thanks to a $25,000 contribution from the Bank Midwest…

Windom, MN – Bank Midwest is pleased to announce that Justin Schmit, Regional President, has been appointed to the additional role of Head of Agricultural Lending. In this expanded leadership position, Schmit will continue serving customers and communities as Regional President while providing strategic leadership for the bank’s agricultural lending…