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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.
A financial advisors explaining investments that are displayed on a TV screen.

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.”
Angus cattle eating hay at a feedlot.

A recap of the 2025 Sioux Empire Livestock Show

First on the Farm Newsletter

The annual Sioux Empire Livestock Show hosted by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce took place from January 21, 2025, through January 26, 2025. As always, a good crew from our Ag Banking team, along with other local volunteers, met to get the show set up on Monday, January 20.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken recording a podcast episode in the Common Cents on the Prairie studio.

A candid conversation with Mayor Paul TenHaken about personal finances

Common Cents on the Prairie™

“One of my first memories about money is, I built a little treasure chest…and it had a compartment in it. And I cut up two pieces of cardboard, and I put them in this treasure chest, and I would put all my money in those three slots. And one was for the church, one was to save, and one was to spend.”
Three high school seniors filling out a scholarship application at Scooter's.

2025 Scholarships: Apply to earn $1,000

Hey high school seniors, now’s your chance to earn $1,000 when you apply for our 2025 scholarships! The application process is open, and we have five scholarships available, so let’s quickly run through what you need to do next.
First National Bank receiving the Lender of the Year award for 2024.

First National Bank named 7(a) Lender of the Year for 2024

We were recently honored with a Leadership in Lending award for the 2024 fiscal year. The South Dakota District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named First National Bank as the 7(a) Lender of the Year for closing the most 7(a) loans and the highest dollar value of 7(a) loans in the state.
A room full of farmers sitting at tables during the Cultivate Your Future event.

Cultivating relationships in 2025: How we help farmers succeed

First on the Farm Newsletter

2024 was one of the best years for the First National Ag Team. We continued providing value to our customer relationships. We continued to add new, talented team members and to grow our footprint.
Family Office Advisor Sarah Hogg meeting with clients.

Beyond the numbers: How to unlock the potential of your personal financial statement

When you hear the term “personal financial statement,” it’s likely you think of columns of numbers, a balance sheet, and net worth calculations. While the data itself is important for managing personal finances, the true value of a personal financial statement (PFS) goes far beyond the numbers.
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