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Darren Hefty, co-owner of Hefty Seed Company.

Darren Hefty talks history of Hefty Seed Company, growing up on family farm

Common Cents on the Prairie™

From funny memories of growing up on the family farm to the days of expanding Hefty Seed Company, Darren Hefty shares his lifelong passions and hard-learned lessons with us.

A middle-aged couple sitting on a park bench.

Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 to maximize your retirement savings

First National Wealth Management

Enhanced catch-up contributions in 2025 are providing older workers an exciting opportunity to maximize your retirement savings.

The Investments team at First National Wealth Management.

Keep calm, and remember: Volatility is a natural part of long-term investing

First National Wealth Management

Fear and uncertainty surrounding the federal government’s tariff policies are causing enhanced stock market volatility. What should you be doing in response?

Two bankers standing in the downtown lobby at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

The difference of a community bank, as seen in Sioux Falls history

It can be the difference between success and failure, between prosperity and missed opportunity. This is the difference of a community bank.

A hand holding a smartphone.

Zelle discontinues transactions through its standalone app

If you currently use Zelle as a person-to-person payment option, we would like to remind you of an important update regarding their service. Beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Zelle is removing the ability for users to send or receive money through their standalone mobile app.

Samantha Russell, chief evangelist at FMG Suite.

Partners in business, partners in life: Samantha Russell reflects on life after loss

What does life after losing a spouse look like? Samantha Russell shares her story, plus the lessons we all can learn from her experience.

Pyne Lenocker, Ag Banker at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

Meet our newest Ag Banker, Pyne Lenocker

First on the Farm Newsletter

I am excited to introduce the newest member of the First National Ag Team! Pyne Lenocker joined us in early December as an Ag Banker serving Beadle and Spink counties.

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Benefits of working with a financial advisor to improve your investment strategy

First National Wealth Management

Just like with home improvement projects, there are clear benefits to working with a professional. A financial advisor can help you increase investment performance, minimize taxes, and more.

Sally Chapman holding her 2024 Eagle of the Year award.

Sally Chapman named 2024 ‘Eagle of the Year’

Not many people can say they’ve had a meeting with each of the 275 teammates at First National Bank. Meet Sally Chapman, an Employee Development Specialist and now our 2024 Eagle of the Year.

Adam Cox and Mayor Paul TenHaken recording a podcast episode in the Common Cents on the Prairie studio.

Why Mayor Paul TenHaken left Click Rain, and how he found purpose in public service

Common Cents on the Prairie™

“I don’t want to be eulogized as, ‘He was a good entrepreneur, had a great social media marketing company.’ And I felt, at the time, like that’s kind of what I am. It’s kind of what I’m known for.”

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