Local Stories

Blog

Local Stories
Agribusiness Business Common Cents on the Prairie™ Fraud Prevention
Giving Back Insuring Your Success Local Stories Mortgage
Our History Personal Banking Resources Tea With Teammates
Transportation Values & Culture Wealth Management Women in Business

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.

Read Article

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.

Read Article

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)

Read Article

Rolling for 40 years: Russ Robers celebrates lifelong business banking career with FNB

Shelley Schipper was 29 years old when her dad, Dave Koch, passed away. Suddenly, she was thrust to the helm of the family business: K&J Trucking.

Read Article

Darren Hefty of Hefty Seed Company joins our board of directors

Darren Hefty has joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2024. Hefty is the co-owner of Hefty Seed Company, headquartered in Baltic, SD, which operates in 50 locations across 12 states.

Read Article

First National Bank named 'Disability Inclusion Partner' by Employment Disability Resources

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls has received the Disability Inclusion Partner award from Employment Disability Resources, a local nonprofit organization that aids businesses in recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals with disabilities.

Read Article

Neighboring women-owned small businesses create ‘experience’ in downtown Sioux Falls

Women in Business

On the outside, it might seem like a bridal shop and a toy store would have nothing in common. That’s not the case for Marie and Marie Bridal and Child’s Play Toys.

Read Article

Cutting up curtains: Rebekah and Nick Scott talk business journeys, 'how we money'

It all started with cutting up curtains. It’s a true story, but it also contains a metaphor that any entrepreneur could relate to.

Read Article

Owners of ag retailer Lakeco Crop Services recount 2019 flooding, banking partnership

First on the Farm Newsletter

The year was 2019, and flooding was rampant across southeastern South Dakota. It started in the spring with heavy snowfall that was abruptly followed by a quick snow melt.

Read Article

Maximizing your giving impact: Founder of local nonprofit consulting firm shares insights

Common Cents on the Prairie™

Cindy Peterson wants everyone to view themselves as a philanthropist, whether that means giving of your time, talent, or treasure.

Read Article
Older Articles
Newer Articles