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Northwest Bank is pleased to announce the success of its annual Community Shred Day, held on June 5th across locations in Spencer, Arnolds Park, Spirit Lake and Estherville.

Northwest Bank is empowering the next generation through hands-on financial education, reaching over 2,200 students this year and more than 25,000 since 2012 to build lifelong money skills and stronger communities.

Eric Walhof, Regional Bank President, EVP of Northwest Bank, is pleased to announce recent leadership changes and organizational growth, reflecting the bank’s commitment to fostering employee development and supporting its customers and communities.

The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures.

Northwest Bank has been recognized by the Iowa Finance Authority with its Gold Lender designation, celebrating our role in helping 70 Iowa families achieve homeownership in 2025 through trusted partnership and community commitment.

Community partners came together April 1 at Iowa Lakes Community College to successfully host a Fraud Prevention Seminar, equipping attendees with practical tools, expert insights, and actionable strategies to recognize and prevent financial fraud.

Northwest Bank in West Des Moines is pleased to welcome Payton Turner as Private Banking Assistant.

Mallory Witzke, Personal Banker in Spirit Lake, was recently recognized by the Iowa Bankers Association for graduating from the IBA Consumer Credit School.

The Iowa Mortgage Association is pleased to announce that several Mortgage Professionals from Northwest Bank were accepted into the IMA’s 2025 President’s Club!