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Bank Midwest Community Fund Awards Grants to Eight Organizations Across the Region
Bank Midwest Community Fund Awards Grants to Eight Organizations Across the Region
The Bank Midwest Community Fund is pleased to announce its 2026 grant recipients, providing support to eight organizations whose projects and programs will strengthen communities, enhance quality of life, and create lasting, positive impact throughout the region. This year's grants…
July 1, 2026Bank Midwest Community Fund Awards $20,000 to Sioux Falls Family YMCA for Camp Leif Ericson Project
Bank Midwest Community Fund Awards $20,000 to Sioux Falls Family YMCA for Camp Leif Ericson Project
Bank Midwest Community Fund is pleased to announce a $20,000 donation to the Sioux Falls Family YMCA to support the construction of the new Treehouse at Camp Leif Ericson.
June 25, 2026Bank Midwest Community Fund Contributes $25,000 to Support New Windom Childcare Facility
Bank Midwest Community Fund Contributes $25,000 to Support New Windom Childcare Facility
The Bank Midwest Community Fund is pleased to announce a $25,000 donation to the Windom Area Foundation in support of the construction of a new childcare facility that will be operated by Windom Area Schools.
June 24, 2026Bank Midwest Community Fund Donates $10,000 to Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center
Bank Midwest Community Fund Donates $10,000 to Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center
The Bank Midwest Community Fund donates $10,000 to the Sheldon Jackson Outreach Center in Jackson, Minnesota.
June 18, 2026President and Chief Banking Officer Luke Donnenwerth Graduates from ABA Stonier Graduate School
President and Chief Banking Officer Luke Donnenwerth Graduates from ABA Stonier Graduate School
Bank Midwest is proud to announce that President and Chief Banking Officer Luke Donnenwerth graduated from the prestigious ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, one of the nation's premier executive education programs for banking professionals.
June 16, 2026Bank Midwest’s New Website
Bank Midwest’s New Website
Built to Better Serve You At Bank Midwest, we believe banking should be simple, dependable, and headache-free. While that hasn't changed, how you bank has. That's why we launched a fully redesigned website to deliver a better digital experience that’s…
May 28, 2026Bank Midwest Donates $10,000 to Windom Area Youth Hockey Association for New Scoreboard
Bank Midwest Donates $10,000 to Windom Area Youth Hockey Association for New Scoreboard
Windom, MN – Bank Midwest is pleased to announce a recent contribution of $10,000 to Windom Area Youth Hockey Association in Windom, to install a new digital scoreboard in the ice arena. This investment reflects Bank Midwest’s ongoing commitment to…
April 22, 2026Bank Midwest Welcomes Allan Hernandez as Insurance Agent at New Ulm Branch
Bank Midwest Welcomes Allan Hernandez as Insurance Agent at New Ulm Branch
New Ulm, MN – Bank Midwest is pleased to announce the appointment of Allan Hernandez as Insurance Agent at the bank’s New Ulm branch. Hernandez brings a wealth of experience in the insurance industry and is excited to help expand…
April 10, 2026Bank Midwest: Serving and Community Impact in 2025
Bank Midwest: Serving and Community Impact in 2025
At Bank Midwest, supporting the communities where we live and work isn’t just what we do every day during bank hours—it is at the core of who we are. In 2025, that commitment showed up in a big way through…
February 3, 2026Small Business Fraud Prevention
Small Business Fraud Prevention
Businesses need to stay vigilant to protect hard-earned revenue, reputation and customer trust. This blog dives into three trending scams to keep an eye on, and how to respond if your small business is hit with one of them.
November 13, 2025Renters Insurance Explained
Renters Insurance Explained
If you're currently renting, and will be for the foreseeable future, it's in your best interest to get an insurance plan now because life is unpredictable and you never know when coverage will come in handy.
October 30, 2025Luke Donnenwerth Appointed President and Chief Banking Officer
Luke Donnenwerth Appointed President and Chief Banking Officer
Bank Midwest is proud to announce the promotion of Luke Donnenwerth to the position of President and Chief Banking Officer.
October 28, 2025