PERSONAL BUSINESS AGRICULTURE MAIN STREET ADVISORY GROUP ABOUT US ALL CATEGORIES CONGRATULATIONS, BONNIE! Posted: 12/3/2021 Today we are celebrating the retirement of Bonnie Boot! Bonnie has been with Marion County Bank for 43 years and has nearly done it all. Many of you might best remember Bonnie from working at our Loan Reception Desk here in Pella and most recently in our Operations department. She has always been kind to our customers and will be missed very much. Thank you for all you have done for Marion County Bank, Bonnie! CONGRATULATIONS, DONNA! Posted: 12/1/2021 Today we celebrate the retirement of Donna Van Weelden. Donna began her career as a Teller 45 years ago, and has worked in several departments and roles throughout her service. She is known for always being willing to go above and beyond for our customers and is always smiling. We will miss you very much, Donna. Congratulations on your retirement! WELCOME, KAYLA POST! Posted: 11/29/2021 We would like to welcome Kayla Post to the Marion County Bank team! Kayla joins us as a Teller in our Knoxville locations and has 12 years of customer service experience at Casey's General Store. She lives in Monroe and has three sons, Ian, Tayten & Jensen. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping, bonfires and anything outdoors. Please help us welcome Kayla to Marion County Bank. 12 DAYS OF LOCAL GIVEAWAYS Posted: 11/29/2021 It's the season of giving! At Marion County Bank, we love to support local and are excited to announce our 12 Days of Local Giveaways are back!! Visit our Facebook page or Instagram page each weekday starting December 1 to see what we're giving away and how to enter. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, DEB LEPPERT! Posted: 11/18/2021 Congratulations to Deb Leppert on 10 years of service with Marion County Bank! Deb began in our Knoxville branch as a new accounts representative and has worked in a variety of positions since. She currently serves our customers as a Consumer Loan Officer and is fantastic at helping customers make sound financial decisions. Thank you Deb for everything you do for Marion County Bank! WELCOME, BAILEY PARKS! Posted: 11/10/2021 We would like to welcome Bailey Parks to the Marion County Bank team. Bailey is a Teller in our Knoxville branches and comes to us with previous customer service experience. She enjoys watching movies, specifically Disney, and spending time with family in her spare time. Be sure to tell Bailey welcome the next time you see her. We're excited to have you on our team, Bailey! CASH FOR COINS CONTEST Posted: 11/3/2021 Marion County Bank will be hosting a Cash for Coins contest from November 4, 2021 through November 24, 2021. Bring in your coins and exchange them for cash to be entered into a drawing for one of two $50 Visa gift cards. For every $25 in coin exchanged for cash, you will receive one entry. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, DEBBIE SHAW! Posted: 11/2/2021 Congratulations to Debbie Shaw on 30 years of service with Marion County Bank! Debbie began in our Knoxville branch as a teller at our drive up bank. She is now a Customer Service Representative and is wonderful at helping answer questions for customers and helping with their account needs. Thank you Debbie for everything you do for Marion County Bank & our customers! CONGRATULATIONS, CAROL JOCHEMS! Posted: 10/29/2021 Congratulations to Carol Jochems on 5 years of service at Marion County Bank! Carol is a teller at our Pella locations and is known for always helping customers with a smile and having a great sense of humor! We appreciate all that you do for our customers! Thank you, Carol! CONGRATULATIONS, LISA RIDNOUER! Posted: 10/27/2021 Congratulations to Lisa Ridnouer on her 35 years of service at Marion County Bank! Lisa began her career in our Knoxville branch in a bookkeeping role. Over the years she has worked in multiple departments in the bank. She currently provides loan support in our lending area and assists loan customers with any questions they may have. Thank you Lisa for everything you have done during your amazing career! THE REPORT CARD 2021 Posted: 9/7/2021 We are excited to announce that The Report Card Rewards Program has allowed Marion County Bank to donate over $286,000 to local schools! READ MORE ... JOIN OUR TEAM! Posted: 9/7/2021 Marion County Bank believes that the key to success is great people. We strive for the highest of customer service and it's noticed! Marion County Bank received the awards Best Bank in the Red Rock Area and Best Business READ MORE ... FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTO CONTEST Posted: 8/20/2021 It's back to school time for many area schools. To celebrate these new beginnings we are holding a photo contest on our Facebook and Instagram social media pages. Visit your favorite social site to enter for your chance to win. Good luck and we wish you all the best this school year! READ MORE ... MCB MORTGAGE MOBILE APP Posted: 8/13/2021 Marion County Bank now offers the convience of a mobile app for mortgage loans. The MCB Mortgage app allows you to apply for a mortgage loan, get preapproved so you're ready to shop for your dream home or refinance your current mortgage loan all with Marion County Bank's experienced lending team. You can use the app to communicate directly with your loan officer, upload all documents and files needed to complete the loan process and track your loan's progress start to finish. READ MORE ... WELCOME ZACH VANDE WEERD! Posted: 6/18/2021 We would like to welcome Zach Vande Weerd to the Marion County Bank Team! Zach is joining us this summer as a teller in our Pella locations while finishing up his CPA exams. He graduated from UNI with an Accounting degree and is currently studying at Mizzou for his Masters of Accounting and Data Analytics. This fall, he will begin his full-time job at KPMG as an Audit Associate. Zach and his fiance, Hannah, will be getting married in November and plan to live in Waukee. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, biking, and trying new restaurants. Be sure to welcome Zach next time you see him at our Pella locations! WELCOME VANESSA! Posted: 6/14/2021 We would like to welcome Vanessa Szlachetka to the Marion County Bank team. Vanessa joins us as a Real Estate Loan Officer in our Knoxville office with 18 years of previous banking and real estate experience. She lives in Knoxville with her husband, Jason, and their son, Jayden. When she’s not working, she enjoys time with family and friends, playing mini golf, watching movies or just being outdoors and traveling. Please be sure to welcome Vanessa and say hello next time you’re in our Knoxville office. Welcome Vanessa! HAPPY RETIREMENT, GREG MCCULLA! Posted: 6/1/2021 Congratulations to Greg McCulla of Main Street Advisory Group on his retirement. Greg has been with MSAG for the last 3 years and has been a key role in client relationships throughout his career. He has always focused on ensuring he does the most to make his clients great stewards of their finances. Thank you for your commitment to your clients and our office. Best wishes in retirement, Greg! HAPPY RETIREMENT, DIANE WILSON! Posted: 5/27/2021 Help us congratulate Diane Wilson on her retirement after a tremendous 30-year career in Real Estate Lending! She was instrumental in establishing the department in Knoxville with Iowa State Savings Bank and continued to lead it at the Knoxville office of Marion County Bank. We wish her the best in her retirement and sincerely thank her for her many contributions during her career! CONGRATULATIONS, SANDY STONER! Posted: 5/26/2021 Congratulations to Sandy Stoner on 15 years of service with Marion County Bank! Sandy is one of our Tellers in Pella and is always happy to greet our customers with a warm smile. Sandy is great at what she does, and we are thankful to have her. Congratulations, Sandy! CONGRATULATIONS, JULIE VARNER! Posted: 5/20/2021 Congratulations to Julie Varner on her 40 years of service with the bank! Julie started in the Knoxville office in the Spring of 1981 in the Bookkeeping department. Over the years she managed the Operations department as it grew when many services moved in-house along with customer service. She now manages card operations along with customer service needs. Thank you Julie for everything you have done during your remarkable career! WELCOME, ERIKA OLSON! Posted: 5/14/2021 We're happy to have Erika Olson joining our team of tellers! Before coming to Marion County Bank, Erika worked in the Pella Community School system for 8 years and she has two daughters. In her spare time you'll find Erika watching her younger daughter cheer for the Dutch or spending time with family. Welcome Erika! CONGRATULATIONS, ALLISON VAN WYNGARDEN! Posted: 4/28/2021 Today we celebrate Allison Van Wyngarden's 5 years of service at Marion County Bank. She works in our Loan Processing department and is always lending a helping hand around the bank to anyone who needs it. Congratulations Allison, we're so happy to have you at Marion County Bank! TEACH CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY Posted: 4/22/2021 National Teach Children to Save Day is April 22. Below are some simple ways to engage your children and start the discussion about the importance of strong saving habits today! READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, LESLIE MILLER! Posted: 4/2/2021 Help us congratulate Leslie Miller on her retirement after a tremendous 29 year career in Ag Lending! She has been instrumental in supporting agriculture and youth service clubs like 4-H and FFA. We wish her the best in her retirement and sincerely thank her for her many contributions during her career! FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH TIPS Posted: 4/1/2021 April is National Financial Literacy Month and to celebrate we've gathered some helpful financial wellness tips below to consider in your own personal financial journey. As always, if you have any questions contact us and we'll help you with any part of your financial journey. READ MORE ... NATIONAL AG DAY 2021 Posted: 3/23/2021 Thank you to all of our local farmers today and every day! If you have any Agricultural banking questions or needs, we invite you to meet with one of our experienced Ag Loan Officers in our Pella or Knoxville office today. TRAVELING SOON? TELL US! Posted: 3/9/2021 Are you traveling soon? Do you have a Marion County Bank debit card? Don't forget to let us know so we can help keep your debit card safe from fraudulent activity. Simply complete the Debit Card Travel Form and get ready to enjoy your trip! If you have a Marion County Bank credit card, please call the number on the back of the card to notify us of your travel plans. THANK YOU! Posted: 2/23/2021 We are so excited and humbled to be the winner of two fantastic Best of the Red Rock Area awards! Thank you to our customers and community members, we sincerely appreciate your confidence and trust in us and will continue to work for your financial success! READ MORE ... DATA PRIVACY DAY 2021 Posted: 1/28/2021 January 28 is Data Privacy Day! This day is an international effort to provide online privacy education and increase date protection awareness. What can you do to make protecting your data? READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID HOKE! Posted: 1/21/2021 Congratulations to David Hoke on 20 years of service! David has been in Marketing for his entire tenure and is well connected with the Knoxville community. If you bank at our Knoxville location, you've probably seen David's smiling face around the bank lending a helping hand wherever & whenever needed. Congratulations David, and thank you for all you do! WELCOME, STEPHANIE RAMSEY! Posted: 1/20/2021 We are excited to welcome Stephanie Ramsey to the Marion County Bank team! Steph comes to us as a teller with previous banking experience. She will be located primarily in our Knoxville locations and is very excited to be working at Marion County Bank. When she isn't working, Steph enjoys hanging out with friends and family, coaching soccer, crafting, and watching Disney movies. She lives in Knoxville with her husband and two dogs! Please help us in welcoming Steph to our Marion County Bank family! CONGRATULATIONS, DIANNE DANNER! Posted: 1/14/2021 Please help us in congratulating Dianne Danner on her 15 years of serice with Marion County Bank. You make recognize Dianne as part of our Real Estate Lending Team in Knoxville. From her start as a loan processer to now being a Real Estate Loan Originator, she's been very helpful in serving our customers during her career. Be sure to congratulate Dianne the next time you are in our Knoxville office. Thank you Dianne for all you do! CONGRATULATIONS, KATHY TURNER! Posted: 1/13/2021 Please help us in congratulating Kathy Turner on 5 years of service at Marion County Bank. You may recognize Kathy as one of our helpful Customer Service Representatives, or from her previous tenure as a Teller. Be sure to congratulate Kathy next time you’re in our Pella office. Thank you for all that you do, Kathy! STIMULUS PAYMENT INFORMATION Posted: 12/31/2020 On December 29, 2020 the IRS began delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP) as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 to the same Americans who received the first payment earlier this year. The initial direct deposit payments may begin arriving as early as tonight for some and will continue into next week. Paper checks will begin to be mailed Wednesday, December 30. READ MORE ... HOLIDAY HOURS 2020 Posted: 12/24/2020 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at Marion County Bank! Please take note of our hours and cut off times for your banking needs. As always, our ATMs and priviledged status network is always available for cash and our convenient mobile banking app and internet banking are available to assist with your banking even when our lobby is closed! READ MORE ... WELCOME PAYSON VANDE LUNE! Posted: 12/21/2020 Please help us in welcoming Payson Vande Lune to the Marion County Bank lending team. Payson joins us with previous experience as a Materials Coordinator at John Deere in Waterloo, IA and now lives in Altoona with his wife, Taylor. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golf and history. Payson is located in our Pella office, so be sure to welcome him and say hello next time you stop in! CONGRATULATIONS, KAYLA POTHOVEN! Posted: 12/9/2020 Congratulations to Kayla Pothoven on 5 years of service at Marion County Bank. Kayla is one of our Tellers in Pella at both the Windmill drive up and the main bank, though you may also see her at our Knoxville locations from time to time. Kayla always has a smile on her face (even behind her mask) and can brighten anyone's day! Be sure to wish Kayla congratulations next time you see her! We're so happy to have you as part of the Marion county Bank Family, Kayla! 12 DAYS OF LOCAL GIVEAWAYS Posted: 11/30/2020 It's the season of giving! At Marion County Bank, we love to support local and are excited to announce our 12 Days of Local Giveaways are back!! Visit our Facebook page or Instagram page each weekday starting December 1 to see what we're giving away and how to enter. Official Contest Rules: Entries will be accepted until midnight of the following business day. Winner will be announced and notified by noon the third business day. Must be 18 years or older to enter. One entry per person. Chances of winning are dependent on the number of entries. Need not be a bank customer to win. Prize must be picked up from Marion County Bank at 800 Main Street in Pella or 222 E Robinson Street in Knoxville by Saturday, January 2, 2021. Giveaways are in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. Employees and spouses not eligible to win but are able to participate. WELCOME TREY SATHOFF! Posted: 11/4/2020 Please help us in welcoming Trey Sathoff to the Marion County Bank lending team. Trey comes to us with previous experience as a Sales Agronomist in the Knoxville and Marion County area. Trey grew up in Packwood, IA and currently lives in Knoxville with his fiancé, Lacie and their two yellow labs, Trigger & Trixie. In his spare time, you’ll find Trey hunting, fishing, playing cards and watching sports. Be sure to stop in our Pella office and say hello and welcome to Trey! WELCOME AMY FOUCH! Posted: 10/28/2020 Please join us in welcoming Amy Fouch to the Main Street Advisory Group team. Amy and her husband Matt recently moved to Pella from Tipton, IA and have two young children, Grayson and Adalyn. READ MORE ... WELCOME ROBERT POPPE! Posted: 10/16/2020 Please help us welcome Robert Poppe to our Marion County Bank team. Robert comes to us from Amery, WI with over 8 years of banking and Ag lending experience and will be in our Knoxville office as an Agricultural Loan Officer. Robert lives in Knoxville and when he is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with family, riding motorcycle and golfing. Stop by our Knoxville office and say hello and welcome Robert to our team! THE REPORT CARD 2020 Posted: 10/7/2020 We are excited to announce that The Report Card Rewards Program has allowed Marion County Bank to donate over $200,000 to local schools! READ MORE ... HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY! Posted: 9/18/2020 Today, September 21, 2020, marks 85 years for Marion County Bank! Stop in and join the celebration today at any of our locations or drive ups and receive a sweet treat as our way of saying thank you for being our customers, we couldn't do it without you! CONGRATULATIONS, BRIAN HAUSER! Posted: 9/4/2020 Congratulations to Brian on graduating from Leadership Red Rock! Leadership Red Rock is a 6 month training program for leadership development focused around growth and forward thinking within Marion County. We are excited to have another graduate of the program in the Marion County Bank Family. For more information on Leadership Red Rock visit the Marion County Development Commission website through the link below. Marion County Development Commission CONGRATULATIONS, AMBER ANGOVE! Posted: 8/27/2020 Congratulations to Amber Angove on 5 years of service! Amber worked at Iowa State Savings Bank and now Marion County Bank. Amber is one of our Customer Service Representatives and is always a helpful smile when our customers come in to open accounts or need help with anything. We are happy to have Amber in the Marion County Bank family and appreciate the wonderful job she does. If you're in our Knoxville office, be sure to tell her congratulations. Congratulations, Amber! CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS DEMOSS! Posted: 8/27/2020 Congratulations to Chris DeMoss on 25 years of service! Chris has spent her tenure working for Iowa State Savings Bank and now Marion County Bank. She is a Customer Service Representative who help open and manage our customers' accounts. We are happy to have Chris in the Marion County Bank family and are thankful for the wonderful job she does. If you're in our Knoxville office, be sure to tell her congratulations. Thank you for all that you do, we appreciate your service and smile! PPP LOAN INFORMATION UPDATE Posted: 8/26/2020 For up to date information provided by Marion County Bank to all Paycheck Protection Program Loan recipients, please follow the link below. PPP Loan Information Page For any additional information or questions, please contact your Marion County Bank Loan Officer. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL PHOTO CONTEST Posted: 8/19/2020 It's back to school time for many area schools. To celebrate these new beginnings we are holding a photo contest on our Facebook and Instagram social media pages. Visit your favorite social site to enter for your chance to win. Good luck and we wish you all the best this school year! READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, JANET OVERBERGEN! Posted: 7/22/2020 Congratulations, Janet Overbergen on 5 years of service to Marion County Bank! She serves as a teller, primarily at our Windmill Bank location and is known for her sweet smile and the servant-hearted way she serves our customers. COIN CIRCULATIONS SLOWDOWN Posted: 7/16/2020 Due to COVID-19, there has been less coin coming into banks from businesses and less coin being made by the US Mint. As a result, banks are experiencing a coin circulations slowdown. To help us manage this slowdown, we are offering a free treat to anyone who brings in $25 or more in unrolled coin to be exchanged for bills or deposited into an account. READ MORE ... SECURE AND CARES ACT INFO Posted: 6/26/2020 Recently, two pieces of legislation were signed into law that may have an impact on your personal, business and/or retirement financial planning. Please see the highlights of each act below. SECURE ACT HIGHLIGHTS The Secure Act was signed into law on December 20, 2019 and includes reforms that will be impactful and beneficial for Americans who are saving for retirement. The legislation includes policy changes to defined contribution plans (such as 401(k)s), defined benefit pension plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), and 529 college savings accounts. Most provisions in the law went into effect on January 1, 2020. As it relates to your retirement planning situation, here are some key provisions of the Secure Act: Required minimum distributions: RMDs now begin at age 72 for individuals who turn 70½ in the calendar year 2020. If you turned age 70½ in 2019 and have already begun taking your RMDs, you should generally continue to take your RMDs. If you are turning 70½ in 2020 and had planned on taking an RMD, you may want to work with your tax advisor to determine next steps for your withdrawal plans. IRA contribution age: Under the act, you can continue to contribute to your traditional IRA past age 70½ as long as you are still working. That means the rules for traditional IRAs will align more closely with 401(k) plans and Roth IRAs. Beneficiary IRA distributions: If you inherit an IRA or 401(k), previously you could stretch the distributions from the inherited qualified plan over your single life expectancy. However, the Secure Act has changed this to require many beneficiaries to withdraw assets from an inherited IRA or 401(k) plan within 10 years following the death of the account holder. Qualified distributions: The law now permits a retirement account holder the option to withdraw a "qualified birth or adoption distribution" up to $5,000 from their defined contribution plan (401(k) or IRA). The normal 10% early withdrawal penalty is not applicable to these types of withdrawals and you can choose to repay them as a rollover contribution into an applicable defined qualified plan. We encourage you to work with your financial investment advisor or tax advisor to determine how the legislation and policy changes could impact your retirement planning objectives. CARES ACT HIGHLIGHTS The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020 and has key provisions which are intended to have a positive impact for Americans. The $2+ trillion emergency fiscal stimulus package is intended to mitigate some of the economic effects of dealing with COVID-19. As it relates to your personal financial situation, here are some key impactful provisions of the CARES Act: Direct payments: Americans who pay taxes will receive a one-time direct deposit of up to $1,200, and married couples will receive $2,400, plus an additional $500 per child. The payments will be available for incomes up to $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for married couples. Use of retirement funds: The bill waives the 10% early withdrawal penalty for distributions up to $100,000 for coronavirus-related purposes, retroactive to January 1, 2020. Withdrawals are still taxed, but taxes are spread over three years, or the taxpayer has the three-year period to roll it back over. 401(k) Loans: The loan limit is increased from $50,000 to $100,000 RMDs suspended: Required Minimum Distributions from IRAs and 401(k) plans (at age 72) are suspended. Investors who have already taken an RMD for 2020 have options that may include returning the amount or rolling it over, up to August 31, 2020, as long as the distribution was not made from a beneficiary IRA. Charity. There is a new provision that provides an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions, plus, the limits on charitable contributions are changed. Expanded unemployment benefits: Unlimited funding to provide workers laid off due to COVID-19 an additional $600 a week, in addition to state benefits for up to four months. This includes relief for self-employed individuals, furloughed employees and gig economy workers who have lost work during the pandemic. Small business relief: $350 billion is being dedicated to preventing layoffs and business closures while workers have to stay home during the outbreak. Companies with 500 employees or fewer that maintain their payroll during coronavirus can receive up to 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance. If employers maintain payroll, the portion of the loans used for covered payroll costs, interest on mortgage obligations, rent, and utilities would be forgiven. Coronavirus testing: All testing and potential vaccines for COVID-19 will be covered at no cost to patients. SUMMER CLUB BENEFIT DETAILS Posted: 6/22/2020 Golden Harvest and Bank Club members - your summer fun awaits! Visit any of our locations to pick up your travel benefit packets including: Explore Iowa coupons and travel, theme park and movie discounts. READ MORE ... REGULATION D UPDATES Posted: 6/15/2020 Effective April 24, 2020, Regulation D was amended by the Federal Reserve Bank to remove the limitation of six transactions per month in Savings accounts or Money Market accounts. With this change, Marion County Bank customers are now enabled to make an unlimited number of transfers and withdrawals from Statement Savings accounts and Money Market accounts per monthly READ MORE ... PREVENTING PHONE SCAMS Posted: 6/5/2020 When it comes to preventing phone scams and avoiding fraud you can never be too careful. Check out the article below from the Federal Trade Commission on phone scams and how to avoid them. Please remember that Marion County Bank will never call you and ask for your card information or READ MORE ... WELCOME LISA BOYD! Posted: 6/4/2020 Please help us welcome Lisa Boyd to our Marion County Bank team! Lisa joins us with 18+ years of banking experience and is part of our Loan Administration team. She currently lives in Otley with her husband, Wes and their two children, Bryce and Brooklyn. In their spare time they enjoy camping, hiking, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Welcome, Lisa! EIP DEBIT CARD INFORMATION Posted: 5/27/2020 Recently, a third round of payments went out to those who have yet to receive a stimulus payment as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). These payments were mailed out in the form of Economic Impact Payment debit cards (EIP Card) with the recipent's name on the card. The card will arrive in a plain envelope from "Money Network Cardholder Services". READ MORE ... WELCOME CHELSEA NUNNIKHOVEN! Posted: 5/26/2020 Please help us welcome Chelsea to our team! Chelsea joins us as a teller at our Pella locations and lives in Pella with her husband, Scott. They have 5 children, Alexis, Kaleb, Treyton, Jaydon and Logan. When Chelsea isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family and playing games. Her family loves to camp in the summer and spending time together. Say hello and welcome to Chelsea next time you're in our Pella bank. ATM LOCATION UPDATES Posted: 5/13/2020 As of May 19, 2020, Casey’s General Stores in Pella will be replacing their current ATM machines. At that time, the new machines will no longer be part of the Marion County Bank network. READ MORE ... JOIN OUR TEAM! Posted: 5/6/2020 Marion County Bank believes that the key to success is great people. We strive for the highest of customer service and it's noticed! Marion County Bank received the awards Best Bank in the Red Rock Area, Best Place to Work in the Red Rock Area (under 50 employyes) and Best Business READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, KARIN SPARKS! Posted: 5/6/2020 Congratulations to Karin Sparks on 20 years of service! Karin is our Head Teller in our Knoxville office. She began working for Iowa State Savings Bank in 2000 and has been serving customers with a warm smile ever since. We're glad to have you on our team, Karin. Congratulations! SHAZAM BOLT$ IS NOW BRELLA! Posted: 5/4/2020 Beginning May 5, Shazam Bolt$ is being renamed to Shazam Brella. Ios (Iphone) users will automatically receive the new app when it is released. Android users will need to manually download the new Brella app by visiting the Google Play Store and searching “Brella Card Manager.” All Bolt$ usernames, passwords, registered cards and app functions will carry over and work the same. READ MORE ... PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOANS Posted: 4/6/2020 The United States Small Business Association (SBA) recently published their guidelines for the administration of the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We are reaching out to give you our understanding of the SBA's guidelines as they relate to the information you need to provide to Marion County Bank in order for us to submit your application to the SBA. READ MORE ... A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT Posted: 3/27/2020 To our communities and our customers, We are all in this together. There is not a single person who has not been affected by what has happened in the world over the past few months and especially the last few weeks. READ MORE ... COVID-19 COMMUNICATION UPDATE Posted: 3/19/2020 COVID-19 Communication Update – 3/19/2020 Marion County Bank values the health and wellness of our customers and employees very highly. We are committed to providing our customers with reliable service throughout the outbreak of the current coronavirus, COVID-19, while remaining conscious of everyone’s health and safety. READ MORE ... COVID-19 COMMUNICATION Posted: 3/17/2020 COVID-19 Communication – 3/17/2020 Here at Marion County Bank we value the health and wellness of our customers and employees very highly. We are committed to providing our customers with reliable service throughout the outbreak of the current coronavirus, COVID-19, while remaining conscious of everyone’s health and safety. READ MORE ... TRAVELING WITH A DEBIT CARD? Posted: 3/12/2020 Are you traveling over Spring Break? Do you have a Marion County Bank debit card? Don't forget to let us know so we can help keep your debit card safe from fraudulent activity. Simply complete the Debit Card Travel Form and get ready to enjoy your trip! If you have a Marion County Bank credit card, please call the number on the back of the card to notify us of your travel plans. WELCOME STACIE VAN WYK! Posted: 3/12/2020 Please help us welcome Stacie Van Wyk to our team! Stacie is joining our team as a Customer Service Representative and comes to us with several years of customer service experience. Stacie lives in Pella with her husband, Jason, and their youngest daughter, Olivia. Their two older children, Tyler and Nicole, are married and living in the Pella and Iowa City areas. When Stacie isn't working she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and catching some Cubs baseball games. Please stop by and give Stacie a warm welcome the next time you are in our Pella location! WELCOME JACKI NEWENDORP! Posted: 2/26/2020 We would like to welcome Jacki Newendorp to our Marion County Bank Team! Jacki is on our marketing team and comes to us with over 5 years of previous sales and marketing experience at Pella Corporation. Jacki lives in Pella with her husband, Brett. In her spare time you might see her walking their dog, Bandit, or catch her at a local coffee shop connecting with family and friends. Be sure to say hi if you see her the next time you are in the bank! WELCOME HOLLI KELDERMAN Posted: 2/21/2020 If you've been to our Pella office recently, you may have noticed a new face at our loan administration desk. Holli Kelderman comes to us with previous administrative and financial experience. Holli lives in Pella with her husband Randy and their two boys. In her spare time she can be found attending her boys' sporting events, cheering for the Hawkeyes or curled up reading a good book. Please help us welcome Holli to the team! CONGRATULATIONS, DAVID GREVING! Posted: 2/19/2020 We are celebrating David Greving for his 20 years of service to Marion County Bank. David came to Marion County Bank with previous Ag Lending experience and has continued to serve our Ag customers well. His commitment to community banking is evident through the relationships he builds with his customers and his involvement in the community. Congrats David! JOIN OUR TEAM! Posted: 2/10/2020 Marion County Bank believes that the key to success is great people. We strive for the highest of customer service and it's noticed! Marion County Bank received the awards Best Bank in the Red Rock Area, Best Place to Work in the Red Rock Area (under 50 employyes) and Best Business Supporter of the Community (under 50 employees). We are currently looking to hire individuals to be a part of our winning team! READ MORE ... BEST WISHES TO MARY VAN HAAFTEN! Posted: 2/10/2020 Congratulations to Mary Van Haaften on her retirement after almost 23 years of service to Marion County Bank. Mary joined the team on June 1, 1997 and has spent her tenure as a Teller for Marion County Bank. We will certainly miss her excellent customer service and warm smile she greeted all of our customers with. Congratulations Mary, you will be missed! BEST OF RED ROCK 2019 Posted: 2/6/2020 Thank you for your confidence, trust and for voting us the Best Bank, Best Business Supporter of Community Projects* and Best Place to Work* of the Red Rock Area. We are humbled and honored to have received these awards from the Marion County Development Comission at the award ceremony on January 30. *Under 50 Employees Category CONGRATULATIONS, DYLAN MORSE! Posted: 2/4/2020 We are celebrating five years of service that Dylan Morse has provided to Iowa State Savings Bank, and now Marion County Bank. In addition to his lending expertise, Dylan is very well known throughout the Knoxville community serving on numerous volunteer organizations, boards and is currently a member of the City Council. Thanks for all you do, Dylan, and congratulations! NATIONAL DATA PRIVACY DAY Posted: 1/27/2020 January 28 is Data Privacy Day! This day is an international effort to provide online privacy education and increase date protection awareness. What can you do to make protecting your data? READ MORE ... HALFTIME SHOOT OUT A SLAM DUNK Posted: 1/27/2020 Marion County Bank’s halftime entertainment at the Pella vs. Pella Christian basketball games earns the schools a $6,275 donation from Marion County Bank. Students from both schools worked together in the event by shooting layups, free throws, three pointers and half court shots to earn a donation for the schools from Marion County Bank. READ MORE ... MERRY CHRISTMAS! Posted: 12/20/2019 The apparel is festive and spirits are high! Merry Christmas to you and yours from the staff at Marion County Bank. READ MORE ... MOBILE WALLETS ARE HERE! Posted: 12/17/2019 Make checkout fast and easy by using Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay® and Google Pay®. By linking your Marion County Bank debit card or credit card to one of these digital payment options, you can make purchases at participating retailers from the convenience of your mobile device. To add your Marion County Bank debit card or credit card to your device's Mobile Wallet, simply locate the appropriate app on your phone and follow the instructions for adding the card to the app. Apple Pay® Samsung Pay® Google Pay® 2019 HOLIDAY HOURS Posted: 12/13/2019 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the staff at Marion County Bank! As Christmas and 2020 approach, please take note of our hours and cut off times for your banking needs. As always, our ATMs and priviledged status network is always available for cash and our convenient mobile banking app and internet banking are available to assist with your banking even when our lobby is closed! Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Hours: Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24 - All Marion County Bank offices will close at 12:00 pm. Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25 - Closed New Years Eve and New Years Day Hours: New Years Eve, Tuesday, December 31 - All Marion County Bank offices will close at 2:00 pm. Digital Banking and Telebank activity performed before 6:00pm on Tuesday, December 31 will still be processed on 2019 business. New Years Day, Wednesday, January 1 - Closed 12 DAYS OF LOCAL GIVEAWAYS Posted: 12/4/2019 It's the season of giving! At Marion County Bank, we love to support local and are excited to announce our 12 Days of Local Giveaways are back!! Visit our Facebook page or Instagram page each weekday starting December 5 to see what we're giving away and how to enter. READ MORE ... WELCOME ISSB! MERGER DETAILS: Posted: 11/6/2019 Over the weekend of Saturday, November 9, 2019, Iowa State Savings Bank will officially become part of Marion County Bank. I am excited to be serving as President and CEO of our new combined organization. We are pleased that your banking relationship is included in this merger. Although we are now a larger institution and able to offer you enhanced banking solutions, the same great team you have come to know is still here to serve you. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, KEVIN BOLT! Posted: 10/30/2019 We are pleased to celebrate 25 years of service for Kevin Bolt. Our staff described Kevin as humble, kind, a great listener and a valuable member of our team. Congratulations, Kevin! SHAZAM PRIVILEGED STATUS Posted: 10/10/2019 We are privileged to offer you surcharge-free ATM access through the SHAZAM network. Just use any one of the over 3,000 ATMs across the country which carries the Privileged Status logo and access your money surcharge-free. You can locate and get directions to Privileged Status ATMs by clicking on the Privileged Status ATM locator HERE. With Privileged Status, not only will your transactions be FREE, but you'll have access to FREE ATMs across the country. Now, that's a privilege! MCB LOGO REVEAL Posted: 10/9/2019 Since 1935, Marion County Bank has been a trusted source of financial solutions, a passionate supporter of our communities and a rewarding place to work. This fall, a new chapter begins in our story as we expand our footprint to span Marion County by uniting with Iowa State Savings Bank in Knoxville and Melcher-Dallas. Our new logo represents just that – the iconic mile-long bridge over Lake Red Rock, the historic courthouse of Marion County, and a nod to our roots in Pella’s Dutch heritage. We’re proud to call Marion County home and as we look to the future, we promise to stay grounded in what has always mattered most – Serving You & Building Community. READ MORE ... WELCOME NICOLE BOULAIS Posted: 8/8/2019 We are excited to announce the addiiton of Nicole Boulais to our financial advisory division, Main Street Advisory Group. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, MARILYN VAN ZEE! Posted: 7/19/2019 We congratulate Marilyn Van Zee on her retirement after 42 years of service to Marion County Bank. Marilyn began and ended her career at MCB and during that time worked as a teller, in the proof room and finally in imaging and operations. We appreciate her accuracy, efficiency and commitment to excellence. Her smile and servant attitude will definitely be missed but we wish her the best in this new chapter of life. Congratulations, Marilyn! FREE MOVIE MATINEE Posted: 7/10/2019 Beat the heat this summer with a free movie matinee! We are delighted to provide a free showing of the movie "Smallfoot" at the Pella Cinema on Wednesday, July 24. Showtime starts at 1:00pm. "Smallfoot" is rated PG. No ticket neccesary; simply show up and enjoy the show! SUMMER CLUB BENEFIT DETAILS Posted: 5/31/2019 Golden Harvest and Bank Club members - your summer fun awaits! Visit our main bank or windmill bank location to pick up your travel benefit packets including: Explore Iowa coupons and travel, theme park and movie discounts. READ MORE ... OVER $193,000 DONATED! Posted: 5/9/2019 A total of 3,722 Marion County Bank debit cards have earned a $193,891.57 donation from Marion County Bank to local schools over the last 12 years of the Report Card program. The Report Card empowers debit card customers to support one of 13 local schools. READ MORE ... MCB & ISSB MERGER UPDATE Posted: 5/8/2019 May 7, 2019 Update: Pella Financial Group, Inc., the holding company of Marion County Bank of Pella, Iowa, has completed the purchase of Iowa State Savings Bank of Knoxville and Melcher-Dallas from Duclarkee, Inc. READ MORE ... THANK YOU, TEACHERS! Posted: 5/7/2019 A sincere thank you to the teachers, staff and administrators for your guidance and leadership of Pella’s future generations. We are honored to acknowledge those who guide young hearts and minds by delivering Jaarsma Bakery cake in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day. TULIP TIME 2019 Posted: 5/3/2019 Pella is holding its 84th annual Tulip Festival this weekend. Marion County Bank is proud to share our strong Dutch heritage and participate in the festivities by working in our Dutch costumes during Tulip Time. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS TO REID EVANS! Posted: 4/17/2019 Congratulations to Reid Evans on passing the CFP® Certification Examination and earning the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation! READ MORE ... COMMUNITY BANKING MONTH 2019 Posted: 4/3/2019 April is Community Banking Month. Our staff members are dedicated to supporting local organizations through service on boards and committees that strengthen our communities. This month, we are featuring our staff members and their dedication to service. READ MORE ... HOME$TART - $7500 GRANT PROGRAM Posted: 4/3/2019 Home$tart is a down payment and closing cost assistance program offered by the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Des Moines to qualifying home buyers through Marion County Bank. READ MORE ... INTERVIEW WITH DR. BOB LEONARD Posted: 3/8/2019 Marion County Bank's Steve Kraayenbrink and Iowa State Savings Bank's Stu Job sat down with Dr. Bob Leonard from KNIA KRLS radio this week to discuss the acquisition announcement and how this impacts our customers and communities. Listen to the full interview here. SPRING BREAK TRAVEL TIPS Posted: 3/1/2019 As you make plans to travel over spreak break, don't forget to consider your financial security while you're away. No one wants to be caught off guard while they're traveling. Check out our financial security travel tips as you plan your spring break getaway. READ MORE ... FREE HOMEBUYING WORKSHOP Posted: 2/25/2019 Thinking of buying a home? Join our home loan experts, Diane Roose and Ryan Vos, for a FREE homebuying workshop. Whether you are buying your first home, downsizing, or currently renting, our homebuying workshop will discuss topics to help you in your homebuying process. READ MORE ... MCB AWARDED "BEST OF RED ROCK" Posted: 2/19/2019 Thank you for your confidence, trust and for voting us the Best Bank, Best Business Supporter of Community Projects and Best Place to Work. We are humbled and honored to have received these awards from the Marion County Development Commission at the award ceremony on February 14. HALFTIME SHOOTOUT A SLAM DUNK! Posted: 1/30/2019 Marion County Bank’s halftime entertainment at the Pella vs. Pella Christian basketball games earned the schools a $8,100 donation from Marion County Bank. Students from both schools and four Pella police officers worked together in the event by shooting layups, free throws, three pointers and half court shots to earn a donation from Marion County Bank. READ MORE ... CONGRATULATIONS, RON ZANTINGH! Posted: 1/16/2019 Today we are celebrating Ron Zantingh's 30 years of service at Marion County Bank. We are thankful for his leadership, wisdom and continual commitment to our clients and staff. Congratulations, Ron! ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES Posted: 1/4/2019 Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to get more organized? A great place to start is on your personal finances. By getting your bills and statements in order, you’ll be less likely to miss payment deadlines, accrue late fees and feel overwhelmed by financial tasks. If you’re ready to get your financial life organized, try these simple tips: READ MORE ... WELCOME BRIAN HAUSER Posted: 12/10/2018 We are pleased to announce that Brian Hauser has joined the lending team at Marion County Bank! Brian comes to us with over 20 years of financial lending experience and will be serving clients with their commercial and ag lending needs. Brian and his wife Charmin and their two boys live in Pella. When they aren't running their boys to sporting events, they enjoy attending sprint car races and following UNI sports. Welcome, Brian! MORE ARTICLES ... 12 Days of Local Giveaways Peggy Ashman Retires Budgeting Tips for the Holidays Congrats to Amy Juffer! 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