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Text Message Scams

June 2, 2025

According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million to scams initiated with text messages. This staggering number is five times ...

Important Security Reminder

May 15, 2025

Please remember West Bank will never call, email, or text you and ask you to provide sensitive information, such as your Online Banking username or ...

John Sorensen Joins West Bank Board of Directors

May 9, 2025

West Bank is pleased to announce that John Sorensen has joined the West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank Board of Directors. Sorensen recently retired as ...

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Elderly Financial Exploitation Fraud Spotlight – Lottery and Sweepstakes Scam

May 1, 2025

Elderly Financial Exploitation (EFE) is continuing to see a rise in case reports. According to AARP, victims over age 60 lose $28.3 billion annually in ...

Toss or Shred?

April 1, 2025

Free Shred Day will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at our Headquarters (3330 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, ...

West Bank’s Shred Day is Back!

March 21, 2025

West Bank’s Shred Day is back! We will be hosting our free, secure Shred Day from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. We ...