Blog - First Security Bank & Trust

First Security's Anila Kloberdanz Accepts Investment Services Assistant Position

First Security is happy to announce that Anila Kloberdanz has accepted a new position as an Investment Services Assistant.

Scholarship Scams

Scam artists know how stressful paying for college can be and they’ve tailored scholarship scams to separate eager students and their families from their money.

First Security Welcomes Tara Wust as a Retail Advisor in Rockford

First Security Bank & Trust is pleased to announce that Tara Wust has joined the bank as a Retail Advisor in Rockford.

“Tucker’s Eagle Scout project gives back to his community. The popcorn stand is a tradition in Dumont; it is a way to bring people together and strengthen the town. This community will benefit from Tucker Pecha's efforts,” continued MaTina Clark, Troop 1026 Assistant Scoutmaster.

First Security Announces Cleo Spencer as Senior Lender

First Security Bank and Trust is pleased to share that Cleo Spencer has joined the bank as Senior Lender.

First Security & First Security Foundation Give to Charles City Public Library

First Security Bank is proud to donate $6,000, matched by the First Security Foundation for a total of $12,000, to restore the floor in the Zastrow River Room.

Chelle Schlader and Zach Mitchell Promoted to Assistant Vice President

First Security Bank is happy to share the news of two promotions: Chelle Schlader and Zach Mitchell to Assistant Vice President.

Protect Your Small Business From Check Fraud

To commit check fraud, criminals may steal and alter an existing check, or they may produce counterfeit checks to allow for unauthorized withdrawals.

How to Avoid a Money Mule Scam

In a typical money mule scam, criminals use another person’s bank account to transfer and launder illegally acquired money.

First Security Welcomes Hillary Cockrum

First Security is happy to share that Hillary Cockrum has rejoined the team as a Loan Assistant in the Riceville office.