For many years, our Heritage Bank locations in Iowa have hosted Angel Trees. These trees are set up in the bank lobbies in early December decorated by tags listing gifts or household items requested by area families and charitable organizations. By Christmas, each lobby is overflowing with generosity from of our community members and Heritage…
Many crop producers in the Upper Midwest are coming off one of their best years ever in 2015, as far as corn and soybean yields are concerned. In addition, many farm operators in the same region that are enrolled in the new Ag Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) farm program option recently received a significant ARC-CO payment…
Securing Your Home Network A protected home network means your family can use the Internet safely and securely. Most households now run networks of devices linked to the Internet, including computers, laptops, gaming devices, TVs, tablets, and smartphones that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family, you need to have the…
When you choose which bank is best for you, do you make your selection by the structure of its walls and the height of its roof? Probably not. You would be more likely to select a bank that you could trust to keep your finances secure, provide timely services and useful products and have available…
Today’s mobile devices are as powerful and connected as any PC or laptop. Take the same precautions on your mobile device as you do on your computer with regard to messaging and online safety. The first step is STOP. THINK. CONNECT. October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. Heritage Bank found these great tips offered by…
Senior customers from all over northwestern Iowa gathered on Thursday, Oct. 1 for Heritage Bank’s Annual Customer Celebration in Holstein. Bridge players and 500 players competed at tables in Holstein’s Veteran’s Memorial Hall all afternoon and enjoyed a community meal to wrap up the evening. Several of the Heritage Bank Employee Owners were on hand…
Heritage Bank is excited to provide eNotices to help shorten delivery time of important account information and reduce paper waste! As of Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, electronic notification will be sent out via email for all checking overdrafts, insufficient funds and returned items. If you are currently signed up to receive eStatements and your checking…
STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is simple, actionable advice that everyone can follow to stay safer and more secure online. STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider…
In 2012, we began the process of consolidating all Heritage Bank accounts into one routing number: 091914710. It has recently come to our attention that some electronic payment systems are no longer accepting or recognizing our old routing number: 073908731. To prevent any delay in payment or non-payment, please make this change with your vendors…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Iowa Bankers Association has released the second edition of its Economic Forecast Survey, measuring changes in the economic outlook in Iowa since the first survey was released in January 2015. The survey asks a representative sample of bankers from across the state to provide their predictions for the next six…
Heritage Bank proudly presents Focus on Ag, a column submitted by a Professional Farm Management Analyst As part of the 2014 Farm Bill, USDA was designated to review and revise the “actively engaged” in farming rules that are used to determine individuals that are eligible to receive government farm program payments. The current “actively engaged” requirements…
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the launch of a new website, IdentityTheft.gov, a resource that makes it easier for victims to report and recover from identity theft. The new website provides an interactive checklist that walks people through the recovery process and helps them understand which recovery steps should be taken upon learning their…
As a Founding Member of WORKUP, Willmar’s new coworking and meeting space, we’d like to invite you to one of our upcoming open house events. Join us for tours of WORKUP’s newly remodeled space, which is a stunning, early-1900s cottage overlooking the shores of Willmar Lake on the MinnWest Technology Campus. At our morning event,…
Revitalizing an underutilized downtown building with new owners, new tenants [LYTTON, IA] – Heritage Bank welcomes the City of Lytton to share space in the building at 200 Main Street. Heritage Bank has donated the building to the City of Lytton but will remain as a tenant in the corner location with an east facing…
Internal Audit more valuable than ever to manage the ever-challenging regulatory requirements Business growth has spurred Heritage Bank to hire an Internal Audit Officer to lead the department of auditors. Sean Fogarty has over 15 years of experience in compliance management and accounting, in addition to careers in sales management and business development. As the…
Staff and executives receive a warm welcome from the Chamber and business community. Heritage Bank recently stepped into the Sioux Falls market re-introducing some folks who are familiar faces in the Sioux Falls area. Long-time residents Dave Brown and Dave Eiesland were representing Heritage Bank at the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
Heritage Bank and Heritage Financial Services partnered up as one of the local sponsors of a rural Iowa ag conference held in Storm Lake, Iowa. The Women in Denim conference offers a weekend of information, entertainment and comradery for women in the agriculture industry. Sue Jones, Heritage Bank Vice President, and Jennifer O’Connell, Heritage Financial…
Creating a Secure Password the Easy Way was presented by Steve Gasser of Vivid Image A secure password is one that meets the following guidelines: It must obtain symbols It cannot be found in the dictionary It cannot be found on your Facebook profile (like a child’s or pet’s name) It is at least 11…
Enthusiasm and experience work hand in hand for Jean Marthaler. [WILLMAR, MN] – Heritage Bank N.A. is proud to announce the addition of Jean Marthaler of Sauk Centre to the Business Banking Team as a Business Relationship Manager. Marthaler will focus on building relationships with businesses in central Minnesota. “Jean is introducing Heritage Bank to…
