The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Kris Wegner, Ag/Commercial Lender, to Assistant Vice President.

First Security recently donated $500 toward the fundraising efforts for updating Trailside Park, a park on the south side of Latimer.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Carol Stika-O’Donnell has joined the Nora Springs First Security office.

Matt Bradley, AVP/Marketing Manager with First Security, was awarded a certificate of completion on October 4 at the 2nd annual Sales and Marketing School presented by the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Carly Demro and Carrie Elfers.

In recognition of National Cybersecurity Month in October, First Security and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) are reminding consumers of simple steps they can take to safeguard their sensitive data when making purchases online or via a smart device and what to do if they suspect their information has been compromised.

Banks are closed on October 14^th for Columbus Day, right?

In most cases, yes, but customers of First Security Bank and Trust know that the definition of “bank holiday” is changing. For several holidays, including Columbus Day, Presidents’ Day, Veterans Day, and Christmas Eve, First Security has offered extended service hours when other banks are closed. Columbus Day of this year, which falls on October 14^th, is no exception. On this day, First Security will be open from 1pm – 7pm through the use of Video Banking!

First Security recently contributed $500 toward the Howard County Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.^®) Program. Howard County Deputy, Richard Hollenbeck, teaches more than 100 5^th and 6^th grade children as well as nearly 250 middle and high school students. His most recent training has involved educating high school age students on opioid and vaping abuse.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Cindy Smidt, Asia DeBoard, and Christy Pierce have joined the First Security team in Charles City.

Tommy Stice, AVP/Senior Credit Analyst with First Security, has successfully completed the 2019 Iowa School of Banking.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Jerri Dight has joined First Security. She joins the bank as a Retail Advisor at the Marble Rock office. As a Retail Advisor, she will be responsible for a wide range of responsibilities. Primarily, she will handle a variety of customer transactions and questions.

First Security was excited to welcome Hampton-Dumont-CAL area educators back for the start of the 2019-2020 school year by serving them breakfast on Thursday, August 22nd. Nearly 200 teachers and staff gathered in the high school commons for breakfast, allowing them to catch up with one another before the start of the new school year.

Diane Wolfe, Chief Credit Officer, and Eric Miller, AVP/Ag and Commercial Lender, were awarded a diploma on August 9, 2019, at commencement exercises during the 75th annual session of the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. They also received a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development for completing the rigorous GSB leadership curriculum.

Each spring, First Security awards over $5,000 in scholarships to several graduates from the schools in each of our market areas. Below is a short biography of 8 of 15 winners. We wish them all the best as they begin their college studies!

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce the promotion of Sara Titus, Andria Bonzer, and Cheryl Begley.

The First Security Bank & Trust Board of Directors and President/CEO Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer are pleased to announce that Madison Lievrouw and Connor Crooks have joined First Security. Madison joins First Security as a Video Banker and Connor joins the bank as a Service Center Specialist.

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.