The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Lora Mills as well as the hire of Kim Gerber.

Due to the rising number of cases of coronavirus in our communities, and in an effort to keep both you and our team safe and healthy, First Security lobbies will be closed to the public for 60 days beginning Monday, November 23^rd.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Tracey Lynch.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Kim Schlader.

Schlader, who has over 20 years of banking experience, has been promoted to Retail Lending Manager. She started at First Security in 2001 and has worked in her role as a Retail Lender for most of that time.

Newsweek recently shared its inaugural ranking of the banks that have best served their customers’ needs during an unusually difficult year due to the Coronavirus pandemic. First Security was named one of America’s best banks in two categories: Best High Yield Checking Account and Best Online Checking Account.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are happy to share news of Deb Moore's promotion.

Moore, who works at the Riceville office, has been promoted to BSA Compliance Specialist. She’s also been appointed as the Assistant BSA Officer by the First Security Board of Directors. In her new role, she will assist the BSA Officer with the Bank Secrecy Act and OFAC programs. She will primarily be responsible for the day to day monitoring and reporting of all BSA items.

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

After over 40 years in banking, Tove Lockie is retiring on October 16^th.

Growing up, Tove’s favorite subject was math. Although she graduated from Westmar College with bachelor’s degrees in education and psychology, she soon started a banking career in Illinois after college graduation and her marriage to Kevin Lockie.

First Security to host free shredding of confidential records during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Becky Kirchgatter has joined the First Security team in Nora Springs.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Cathi Luett has joined the bank as Chief Credit Officer. As CCO, she will provide leadership and oversight of First Security’s loan portfolio. She will manage credit risk, set loan policy, and monitor and report information to ensure the quality of First Security’s loan portfolio.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Jody Randt and Chelle Schlader have joined the First Security team.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Hannah Chambers to Executive Assistant. In her new role, she’ll perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for First Security’s CEO, Board of Directors, and Holding Company Board.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are excited to announce the promotion of Matt Bradley, Marketing Manager. In early spring, he stepped into the role of Vice President.

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce they have awarded the scholarships to the following 2020 graduates of Central Springs High School.

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce they have awarded two $500 scholarships to Phillip Bachman and Katie Garcia. Both of these individuals are 2020 graduates of Charles City High School.

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce they have awarded two $500 scholarships to Amber Reams and Mikayla Heit. Both of these individuals are 2020 graduates of Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are excited to share that, earlier this year, Kathy Steere and Erica Holliday successfully completed the IBA Consumer Credit School.

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce they have awarded two $250 scholarships to McKensie Shupe and Collin Witte. These individuals were both part of the 2020 West Fork graduating class.

After a 38 year career with First Security, Heather Meyer, Assistant Vice President/Trust Officer, plans to retire on Monday, August 3^rd.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Ashley Orcutt, Betsy Schweizer, Kayla Zubrod, Stacy Yezek, and Mariah McKenzie have joined the First Security team in Charles City.

First Security Bank & Trust and the First Security Foundation are proud to announce multiple recent donations to support the Floyd County Fair.

After 43 years in banking, Vicky Katcher will retire on Monday, July 6^th.

Vicky, who has lived near Marble Rock her entire life, graduated from RRMR High School in 1974. One week later, she started working at Robert’s Clothes of Charm in Charles City, where she sold women’s clothing and Estée Lauder. The job was exciting as, at age 18, Vicky had the opportunity to travel for educational seminars about makeup and retail.

After nearly 28 years in banking, Sherri Ward will retire on Wednesday, July 1^st.

After 30 years in banking, Jeff Sisson is set to retire on June 12th, 2020.

Sisson was raised in Charles City and graduated from Charles City High School. As he grew, so did his love for his community. 

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Brittany Marzen to Branch Manager.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Stephen Spears has joined First Security as Chief Financial Officer.

Cindy Ohlerking, Trust Administrative Assistant, is set to retire on May 14^th after a 20 year career with First Security.

After a 44-year banking career, E. Michael Farrell, Chief Operating Officer at First Security, is retiring.

While there are many new initiatives being unveiled as part of the government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the provisions causing the most questions among business owners is the Paycheck Protection Program.