West Bank Recognized As One of America’s Top 20 Banks by American Banker
West Bank, a subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA), has been named one of the nation’s Top 20 banks in the prestigious annual rankings by American Banker Magazine. American Banker’s renowned assessment evaluates both public and private banks, focusing on those with assets ranging from $2 billion to $10 billion. This year’s ranking, based […]
West Bank Earns National Recognition as Top Performing Community Bank
West Bank Earns National Recognition as Top Performing Community Bank West Bank, a subsidiary of West Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq: WTBA), has once again earned the prestigious distinction of being named one of the top-performing community banks in the United States. The highly regarded industry analyst firm, Raymond James, has included West Bank on its exclusive […]
What Do I Need to Shred Anyways
What do i need to shred anyways? Free Shred Day will take place May 20, 2023 from 8 AM – 11 AM at our headquarters – 1601 22nd St. West Des Moines, IA 50266 Better to be safe than sorry is the way to go when it comes to shredding important papers. Wondering what papers are important to bring […]
Important Fraud Alert – Phishing Activity on the Rise
Important Fraud Alert – Phishing Activity on the Rise Be aware of fraudulent activities known as “phishing,” which aim to deceive and defraud you. Criminals often use fake emails, websites, or pop-up windows to trick you into sharing your personal information. Remember, West Bank will never send unsolicited emails containing attachments or request account or […]
West Bank Recognized as Top Performing Large Community Bank for 2022
West Bank Recognized as Top Performing Large Community Bank for 2022 West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United States by S&P Global Market Intelligence. For 2022, West Bank ranked #17 on the list and is the sole Iowa-based bank to be included in the top 50. The […]
Keep Your Business Safe from Email Scams
Email is a common tool used on unsuspecting victims to spread vicious viruses. Cybercriminals widely use email spoofing to send fake emails from look-alike domains. Spoofing is when a scammer impersonates a sender making the recipient of the email believe the message is coming from a trusted source. Look-alike domains are websites with domain names […]
West Bank’s Corporate Headquarters Construction Update
West Bank’s Corporate Headquarters Construction Update On June 22, 2022, West Bank broke ground on its new corporate headquarters at 3330 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Since then, construction of the building has made impressive progress, with the structure now clearly visible from I-235. The new four-story, 72,000 square-foot headquarters is being built on 7.5 acres […]
West Bank Announces Matching Donation for Local School Penny War Fundraiser
West Bank Announces Matching Donation for Local School Penny War Fundraiser West Bank President Brad Winterbottom delivered a $3,000 matching donation to Sacred Heart Catholic School in support of the school’s Penny War Fundraiser. By collecting loose change in a friendly competition, students at Sacred Heart exceeded their goal of $3,000. The students raised over […]
4 Tips On How To Save
The day will come when you will need to use your savings in order to deal with an emergency. West Bank wants to share some smart ways to increase your savings! According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 24% of consumers have no savings set aside for emergencies. Being prepared is one of the most […]
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