Important Fraud Alert – Phishing Activity on the Rise
Important Fraud Alert – Phishing Activity on the Rise Be aware of fraudulent activities known as “phishing,” which aim to deceive and defraud you. Criminals often use fake emails, websites, or pop-up windows to trick you into sharing your personal information. Remember, West Bank will never send unsolicited emails containing attachments or request account or […]
West Bank Recognized as Top Performing Large Community Bank for 2022
West Bank Recognized as Top Performing Large Community Bank for 2022 West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United States by S&P Global Market Intelligence. For 2022, West Bank ranked #17 on the list and is the sole Iowa-based bank to be included in the top 50. The […]
West Bank’s Corporate Headquarters Construction Update
West Bank’s Corporate Headquarters Construction Update On June 22, 2022, West Bank broke ground on its new corporate headquarters at 3330 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Since then, construction of the building has made impressive progress, with the structure now clearly visible from I-235. The new four-story, 72,000 square-foot headquarters is being built on 7.5 acres […]
West Bank Announces Matching Donation for Local School Penny War Fundraiser
West Bank Announces Matching Donation for Local School Penny War Fundraiser West Bank President Brad Winterbottom delivered a $3,000 matching donation to Sacred Heart Catholic School in support of the school’s Penny War Fundraiser. By collecting loose change in a friendly competition, students at Sacred Heart exceeded their goal of $3,000. The students raised over […]
Alice Jensen Honored by Iowa Bankers Association for 50 Years of Service
Alice Jensen Honored by Iowa Bankers Association for 50 Years of Service Alice Jensen of West Bank, West Des Moines, was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association for more than 50 years of service at a bank. The award was presented to Jensen during the IBA Annual Convention on Tuesday, Sept. 20, in Des […]
West Bank Breaks Ground on New Headquarters
West Bank Breaks Ground on New Headquarters On June 22, West Bank held a ground breaking ceremony for a new corporate headquarters at 3330 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The new four-story, 72,000 square-foot building is being built on 7.5 acres, south of Valley West Mall and adjacent to I-235. The building will include […]
West Bank ranks in top 10 percent of community banks in America
West Bank ranks in top 10 percent of community banks in America West Bank was ranked #12 in America as part of the 2021 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup results which identify the top 23 performing community banks in America. West Bank was selected among a field of 229 publicly traded community banks with assets […]
Rosemary Parson joins West Bank Board of Directors
Rosemary Parson joins West Bank Board of Directors West Bank is pleased to announce Rosemary Parson has joined the West Bancorporation, Inc. and West Bank Board of Directors. Parson is the Senior Vice President of Policy Administration and Community Relations at EquiTrust Life Insurance Company. As a charter member of the organization, she established business […]
West Bank Opens New Office in St. Cloud
West Bank Opens New Office in St. Cloud On March 21, 2022, West Bank opened its newly constructed, state-of-the-art building located at 1800 Bellin Drive in St. Cloud. Although a newer business in the St. Cloud area, West Bank is no stranger to community banking. West Bank, a business-focused community bank, was established in 1893 […]
West Bank recognized for performance
West Bank recognized for performance S&P Global has named West Bank to its list of America’s top 50 performing banks in 2021. West Bank is ranked #13 in the nation of top performing large community banks. West Bank was the only Iowa bank to make the list and one of very few from the Midwest […]