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Northwest Bank employees are truly committed to the communities we serve, and it is our privilege as bank leaders to have the opportunity to share our knowledge and teach our youth the value of becoming lifelong savers. We encourage financial responsibility at a young age, which in turn will strengthen and maintain our thriving communities for years to come.

Lucas Kline and Nick Applegate love craft beer so much that they brought their passion to downtown Spencer with the Iowa Project Brewing Company. Learn how it all came together.

We're giving you the 411 on credit inquiries, because knowing how they affect you is a big part of being financially healthy.

Summer is on its way, and while more sunshine and warmer days are wonderful, melting in to your sofa ... isn't. But how can you keep your home at a comfortable temperature without blasting the A/C? Here are a few tips to help you — and your house — beat the heat this summer.

Tiffany Potter became the first small business owner in her family when she bought the long-standing Fringes Salon. Learn how Northwest Bank helped with a flawless transition.

Have you thought about small business cybersecurity and the impact on your business if your partners or suppliers were compromised? Learn how to reduce supply chain risk & fully protect your business with a holistic approach to cybersecurity.

Learn how to start a side hustle while keeping your full-time job with our checklist.

If you typed your name into Google right now, do you know what would show up? If a new customer or prospective business partner did the same, you'd want to be confident that they're going to like what they find — or that they can find you at all. Your online presence is typically where you make your first impression, so it's essential that your information is consistent across platforms and aligned with your brand and business goals.

The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is pleased to announce that Travis Simpson, Regional Bank President of Northwest Bank, in West Des Moines, Iowa, has graduated from the Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI), a rigorous leadership development program for up-and-coming executive officers of community banks.