A success by all accounts

A Place Where Students S.O.A.R.

For more than 120 years, small-town roots have helped customers’ money grow at First National Bank, where its team is proud to play a part in their community’s success

BY MELISSA RUBALCABA RISKE FOR SAUK VALLEY MEDIA

Farming isn’t just part of their name. It’s a part of their lives.

At Farmers National Bank, customers will be connected with bankers who know farming because it’s been a part of their family for generations. From its staff to its management, team members at the bank are proud to carry on the farming traditions, said Vice President Bart Ottens.

Farmers National Bank is a full-service bank providing financial services across the spectrum, from personal banking as well as support for business and agricultural customers. Whether customers are looking for a mortgage, starting a new business or starting their own farm, Farmers National Bank is there to support every customer and their dreams, from buying their first home, their dream home or a few acres of land.

Banking has never been easier to manage, whether entering deposits from one’s phone through the bank’s digital banking platform, visiting in-person, or utilizing one of the bank’s Interactive Teller Machines to speak with a bank representative through a video call, or process a payment, deposit or withdrawal after banking hours. Customers can easily access their account and banking services at their convenience.

Started in Prophetstown in 1902, Farmers National Bank has supported its customers through good and tough times. It remains true to its farming roots and is rated a Top 100 Agricultural Bank in the U.S. The bank remains locally owned and managed, with three locations — Prophetstown, Geneseo and Morrison.

Clients know that when they choose Farmers National Bank, they can have access to the same, or even better, products and services offered at bigger banks, but at the local level with minimal costs. The bank is locally owned and managed, so clients won’t have to wait to hear back from someone in another state or time zone. Their decision-makers live locally.

At Farmers National Bank the focus is agriculture. “Farming, it’s what we do and who we are,” said Community President Doug Vanderlaan.

With more than 125 years of combined experience, the bank’s ag lenders can provide the best options available, and with the assets exceeding $850 million, the bank can handle relationships big and small.

Vanderlaan and Ottens said they appreciate working for a real community bank that gives back to the communities they serve.

From customers with small family farms to large farming operations, Farmers National Bank values all its customers and their needs.