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Life is full of milestones—buying a home, raising a family, growing a business, planning for retirement, or passing the family farm to the next generation. While each chapter looks different, they all have one thing in common: they’re worth protecting.

At Decorah and Cresco Bank & Trust, we’ve been helping individuals and families plan for the future for generations. We know that conversations about estate planning can feel intimidating, which is why we’re launching Tomorrow & Beyond—a new educational series designed to make those conversations a little easier.

Scammers are getting smarter, making fraudulent text messages and emails look more convincing than ever. From fake account alerts to urgent requests for personal information, it can be difficult to tell what’s legitimate and what’s designed to steal your information.

At Decorah and Cresco Bank & Trust, protecting our customers is one of our highest priorities. Here are three warning signs to watch for — and what to do if you receive one.

Raising children comes with a massive list of responsibilities. You want them to grow up healthy, happy, and capable of handling whatever life throws their way. Yet, teaching kids how to manage money often feels overwhelming for many parents. We want our children to build strong financial habits, but finding the right tools to teach these practical lessons can be incredibly tough.

That is exactly why Decorah and Cresco Bank have partnered with FamZoo.

Change brings exciting opportunities, especially when someone with deep local roots takes the helm. We are so proud to welcome Andy Ludeking as our new Cresco Market President. Combining his two plus decades in banking with living in the area most of his life, Andy is uniquely positioned to truly understand what our community needs from a financial institution. We recently sat down with him to talk about his professional journey, his vision for the bank, and his lifelong passion for serving the Cresco community.

The 2026 Easter Coloring Contest is officially underway for both Decorah and Cresco Bank. Eleven children will win a stuffed Peep for each Decorah and Cresco Bank! For ages 10 and under. Click to learn more!