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We’ve updated the West Bank website to make it easier to find what you need and navigate with confidence.

West Bank has announced Kelsey Ray as Vice President, Commercial Banker at their Headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa.

West Bank has announced Matt Brouillard as Vice President, Commercial Banker at their Rochester office in Minnesota.

Money mule scams use everyday people to move stolen funds. Learn warning signs, risks, and how to avoid becoming involved in fraud.

Learn how mortgage prequalification at West Bank helps you understand your homebuying budget, loan options, and next steps as you begin your home search.

Learn how wire fraud schemes target businesses, warning signs to watch for, and how employee training can help prevent financial losses.

Unsure what to do with old papers? Learn when to file, shred, or toss documents to protect your personal information from identity theft.

This spring, West Bank will be hosting a free, secure Shred Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., or until the mobile shred trucks are full.

From January 2025 to November 2025, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 5,100 complaints reporting account takeover fraud, with losses exceeding $262 million.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, more than 6,000 government imposter fraud cases were reported in Iowa and Minnesota during the first three quarters of 2025. Knowing the warning signs of a government imposter scam is the first step in protecting yourself.