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After what will be a 45-year career in banking, Donna Thomas has announced her plans to retire in early 2026. Donna's career journey began in 1981 as a Proof Operator in the bookkeeping department at Cresco National Bank. Over the years, she navigated various transitions, ultimately becoming President of Boatmen’s Bank in 1995, which later became Fortress Bank of Cresco and now Cresco Bank & Trust.

Enroll in eStatements to save paper and save time, so you can focus on saving money. No need to wait around for the mail or sort through paper statements. With eStatements, you can see all your statements in one secure place: your Decorah or Cresco Bank account.

What is an “Account Takeover”?

An account takeover happens when a fraudster poses as a financial institution to get your personal or account information. Once the fraudster has access to your account, they can make unauthorized transactions.

According to new data from the Federal Trade Commission’s website, “consumers reported losing nearly $8.8 billion to fraud in 2022, an increase of more than 30 percent over the previous year”. Roger Huinker, a Northeast RSVP Volunteer trained by the Iowa Insurance Division, will be presenting an “Iowa Fraud Fighters” seminar. He will be joined by staff from Decorah Bank & Trust, local law enforcement, and Wright Way Computers.

Creating an Estate Plan can seem like a daunting task—it is uncomfortable to make plans for your own death, and it can seem overwhelming to address every aspect and plan for every contingency. However, once a plan is in place, it should be a relief to know your goals are protected. And with the guidance of an Estate Planning Professional and Attorney, the process is less intimidating.