Since 1893 — the same year the City of West Des Moines was founded — West Bank has built a reputation for earning our customers’ trust, while continuing to be recognized as one of the best banks in America.
First Valley Junction Savings BankWest Des Moines State Bank West Bank headquarters, 22nd Street West Des Moines West Des Moines State Bank in Valley Junction First Valley Junction Savings Bank Founders Anna and Herman Raaz Rendering of Raaz Block in 1893, home of First Valley Junction Savings Bank Business As Usual advertisement from 1987 New Drive-Up Lanes at Grand advertisement from 1980’s West Bank Territory advertisement from 1980’s Checks from 1918 Grand Avenue Branch 1970s Postcard of Fifth Street in Valley Junction 1908 2 Locations advertisement from 1972 23 Good Reasons advertisement from 1992 100 Year Anniversary advertisement from 1993 300 Years of Experience advertisement David Miller’s Office is metropolitan Des Moines advertisement Pioneers of the West advertisement from 1971 We’re on the move advertisement from 1971 Headquarters Grand Opening Thank You advertisement from 1972Buy Local advertisement from 1986 Santa advertisement from 1970s West Bank Backs Business advertisement Pillar of support advertisement from 1992