When it comes to keeping your identity safe, First Security continues to put forth extra effort to help customers protect their information.

First Security recently donated $1,000 to the Rockwell Lions Club’s fundraiser for their annual Truck and Tractor Pull. The pull, which is part of the National Tractor Pullers Association 2019 Grand National Championship series, is held each year in early July. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Rockwell community.

After a banking career spanning 40 years, Janet Stangl plans to retire.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Jeff Badger has joined the Manly Ag/Commercial Lending team as Vice President.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Wilson, Lacy Schoenfeldt and Carolyn Marth. Wilson has been promoted to Loan Administrative Specialist, Schoenfeldt has been promoted to Loan Operations Specialist, and Carolyn Marth has been promoted to Loan Quality Control Specialist.

First Security recently announced its plans for supporting the Franklin County fairgrounds and convention center renovation project. First Security will match every dollar up to $25,000 that is raised for the capital campaign between now and July 21^st, the last day of the Franklin County Fair.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Stephen Meneley has joined the First Security Service Center.

After a banking career spanning more than 30 years, Pam Meyer plans to retire

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Sarah Murray has been promoted to Vice President, Controller and Cashier.

After a 42-year career in Charles City, Bill Frye, VP/Trust Officer at First Security, is retiring.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Deana Hanson, Shirley Schmidt, and Kristina Raisch have joined First Security. They join the bank as Retail Advisors at the Hampton and Thornton offices. In this role, they will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities. These include handling a variety of customer transactions, responding to customer inquiries, accepting applications for loans, and opening new accounts.

Recently, Hampton-Dumont High School’s ProStart culinary team achieved a first-time championship for the school by claiming first place at the Iowa ProStart Invitational competition. To compete, the team had to prepare a three-course meal within one hour using only two butane burners. Their menu included a pan seared scallop wrapped prosciutto, wagyu steak au poivre (pepper-corn steak) with carrots vichy, and a lemon curd and strawberry curd with meringue for dessert.

Sheila Drilling, Retail Banking Supervisor at First Security Bank in Riceville, and Brittany Marzen, Retail Advisor at First Security Bank in Charles City, have successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Brenna Lacy and Melissa Fleshner have joined First Security. Brenna joins First Security as a Service Center Specialist, and Melissa has filled the Accounting Assistant position.

Penny Gray, Vice President/Marketing Manager at First Security, is set to retire from the bank in April after more than 23 years of service. She joined the bank in 1996 with over 20 years of retail banking and marketing experience.

After a banking career spanning 21 years, Elaine Wilcox plans to retire.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Matt Bradley has joined First Security as Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager. This position was open due to Penny Gray’s upcoming retirement in April. In this role, Bradley will be responsible for leading all marketing efforts at First Security.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Susan Engelhardt and Cheryl Begley have joined First Security. They both join the bank as Retail Advisors. In this role, they will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities. These include handling a variety of customer transactions, responding to customer inquiries, accepting applications for loans, and opening new accounts.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Nolan Boyd to Ag/Commercial Lender.

On the morning of January 9^th, the Floyd County Community Foundation hosted the seminar, Here for Good, at the Charles City Public Library’s Zastrow Room.

First Security Bank recently provided a $4000 sponsorship toward West Fork School’s new scoreboard.

First Security Bank recently donated $2,500 toward the construction of a walking path in Ionia’s City Park.

Snow. Rain. Ice. Sleet. Cold. Potholes. Let’s face it, winter can bring on just about any dangerous driving situation.

First Security Bank recently donated $1200 to the Charles City Police Department’s fundraising efforts toward maintaining their new K-9 Unit, Jordy.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotions of Kathy Steere and Billi Jo Kraft.

Iowa Bankers Association recently selected Sarah Murray of First Security Bank & Trust to participate in the IBA Leaders in Advocacy Program.  Sarah joined the First Security team in Charles City as AVP/Senior Accountant in 2016 with the position of Cashier added to her responsibilities in 2017.

Easy ways to teach kids about the democratic process

The signs have been placed firmly in lawns, over bridges, and in the hands of politicians and their supporters across America. Voting season is in full swing. And while not everyone can agree on the same parties, candidates, or issues, most can agree on one thing: voting season is a great opportunity to educate young children on the democratic process.

Jennifer Lessin, Credit Analyst at First Security Bank, has successfully completed the 2018 Iowa Bankers Association’s Introduction to Commercial Lending School held October 8-10 in Cedar Rapids.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Erika DeBruyn has joined the First Security team in Charles City.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Evelyn Schroeder to Assistant Vice President.