Rochester Means Business
West Bank opened the doors of its Rochester business bank on April 1, 2013. This event marked West Bank’s first expansion beyond the Iowa borders. We are celebrating our 5 year anniversary in Minnesota this month. Back in 2013, our Chief Executive Officer, Dave Nelson, recruited his former colleagues, Mike Zinser, Mike Schletty and Michele […]
Financial Spring Cleaning
As Americans kick off the spring season by cleaning, sorting and tidying up around the house, West Bank is encouraging consumers to add financial organization to their spring cleaning to-do list. To help, West Bank has highlighted six tips for organizing your financial house. “People are motivated to get things done when the weather warms […]
Protect Your Mobile Devices
West Bank Customer Service Phone:Â 515-222-2360Â or Phone:Â 1-855-464-5407 Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 8am-12pm. As consumer use of mobile devices continues to climb, cyber criminals are targeting those gadgets more frequently. According to a report by the Federal Reserve, 53% of smartphone users say they have used mobile banking in the […]
Fight Fraud Online
Nearly three decades after the internet was introduced, the web continues to transform the lives of many users, revolutionizing the way consumers shop, pay bills, and transfer money online. As these advancements make common tasks hassle-free, consumers are urged to take extra precautions, allowing them to navigate the web safely and avoid online crime. “Banks […]
Morsel Combat and Meals from the Heartland
Morsel Combat and Meals from the Heartland Fighting Hunger is Everyone’s Business The various leadership development classes put on by Greater Des Moines area chambers of commerce always have a class project that makes a contribution to the community. But do you know how many of these programs have made a lasting impact? Morsel Combat […]
Avoid Online Dating Scams
Social media networks and dating websites have become increasingly popular tools for meeting and communicating. Unfortunately, fraudsters have capitalized on this trend and often create fake profiles to lure in victims, establish romantic relationships and eventually, extort money. According to the FBI, over $220 million was lost in 2016 to online romance scam artists. Older […]
West Bank Women – Joyce Chapman
Joyce Chapman is legendary at West Bank and in the Greater Des Moines Community. She has excelled in the male-dominated banking industry while making her mark on the Greater Des Moines community as a civic leader. She continues to actively give back to the community after retirement and has served as a mentor for many […]
Gabe Olson – Forty Under 40
Congratulations to West Banker Gabe Olson who was selected for the Business Record’s 19th annual list of Forty Under 40 honorees.  These 40 Des Moines area business leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated impressive career achievements and unparalleled community involvement. Olson joined West Bank […]
WIN for West Bankers
West Bank WIN Goals: To connect and expand relationships among women at West Bank, our customers and in our communities. To build a support system of sponsors and mentors to provide more opportunities for women in leadership at West Bank. To further our impact on the community through support and sponsorship of women’s leadership initiatives. […]
Anna Raaz
On June 29, 1893 when Herman and Anna Raaz founded the First Valley Junction Bank, now West Bank, located on the corner of 5th and Maple Streets in Valley Junction, Anna became one of the few women bankers at that time and the only woman to hold the position of cashier at a bank in […]