Kristy Seaman, recent graduate from the Iowa School of Banking
Posted On: July 16, 2026 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General
Kristy Seaman, VP of Loan Operations, has successfully completed the 2026 Iowa School of Banking held June 7-12, 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines.
The one-week, two-year school, offered by the Iowa Bankers Association, provides a challenging, educational experience in addition to peer networking. The challenging, interactive curriculum addresses the functions of banking departments and financial management and the business of banking. Practical experience is...
Carson Farmer, New Commercial Lender
Posted On: July 15, 2026 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in: General
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank is pleased to announce that Carson Farmer has accepted the position of Commercial Loan Officer. Farmer comes to Farmers Bank with 9 years of experience in commercial banking. He will help expand and enhance how Farmers Bank can further assist businesses with their capital and operating needs.
“We are very excited to add Carson to the Farmers Bank Team. His experience, knowledge, and personality are going to be tremendous assets for the bank”,...
Keep Your Beneficiary Updated
Posted On: July 3, 2026 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in:
Keeping the beneficiaries on your accounts updated is important to ensure your wishes are fulfilled should anything happen to you. Major life events or financial changes may affect who you want to name as your beneficiary. Use this list to help you remember when to update or add beneficiaries:
Critical Times
Membership or Share Account opening Divorce Marriage Death of joint owner Childbirth Retirement Job changeOpportune Times
Loan application Change...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Cash Apps
Posted On: July 3, 2026 by Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in:
Be it PayPal’s® Venmo, Square’s Cash App, and others, cash transfer and payment apps are a popular way to pay friends back and send money.
Though these peer-to-peer payment apps are convenient, this way of transfering funds comes with its own set of risks: Scammers will try to get you to pay for things you don’t need, transpose account numbers or even try to hack your account.
Keep your payment apps secure with these tips:
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