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Brittany and Josh Evans sit in front of microphones to record their podcast episode, "How We Money: Knocking Out Debt."

Sioux Falls couple knocking out $231,000 of debt shares ‘How We Money’

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Inspired by Dave Ramsey’s book The Total Money Makeover, Brittany and Josh Evans decided it was time to knock out their $231,000 mountain of debt. Now four years into their seven-year plan for financial freedom, the Sioux Falls couple is...
Bankers from First National Bank's Brandon branch hold a giant debit card that says, "Go Lynx" while standing on a football field.

First National Bank gives $100,000 to Brandon Valley schools through Community Card program

When we launched our innovative Community Card program for schools in 2012, Brandon Valley was the first of our six communities to join the team. Eleven years later and there are now 15 schools in 10 different communities on the...
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15 years of business banking done differently: Nick Bentele reflects on career at First National Bank

“I went to the career center at Augie and said, ‘I need a job.’ And the counselor, Sandi Vietor, says, ‘You should work at First National Bank.’ I said, ‘All right. That sounds good.’” As you can tell from the...
Lisa Hochhalter and her family pose for a picture near a body of water at the bottom of a rocky cliff.

A steady hand as the industry evolves: The Advantage Network's Lisa Hochhalter

This article was originally published in the Independent Community Bankers of South Dakota’s magazine, “The Bottom Line.” No one works alone in a network. This is especially true for Lisa Hochhalter, Lead Advantage Specialist for The Advantage Network. The Advantage...
Interns from The First National Bank in Sioux Falls pose for a group photo at Feeding South Dakota

First National Bank interns learn the value of giving back with Feeding South Dakota outing

Interns at The First National Bank in Sioux Falls don’t just gain valuable work experience — they also gain their fair share of life experience. That’s because we instill our FIRST Values (Family, Independence & Innovation, Relationships, Stewardship, and Teamwork)...
First National Bank's downtown branch in Sioux Falls, branded with an overlay of the Bank's logo

John Henkhaus of The Everist Company joins FNBSF board of directors

John Henkhaus joined The First National Bank in Sioux Falls’ board of directors at the July board meeting. A native of Davenport, IA, Henkhaus attended college at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, before starting his career...
Sarah Kurtenbach and Adam Cox recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

How Sarah Kurtenbach, founder of moveHER Money, went from big debt to big impact

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Can you imagine having $1 million in debt? Well Sarah Kurtenbach doesn’t have to. She and her husband lived it — and then she went on to start moveHER Money, a company that teaches others financial literacy. Our latest episode...
Hay bales sitting in a green pasture

Ag Advisory Board Spotlight: Darren Hefty

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Darren Hefty — a farmer, agronomist, and co-host of Ag PhD — has served on our Ag Advisory Board since 2016. “I love that FNBSF gets agriculture and wants to do it well,” he said. “Not only do the leaders...
Sarah Kurtenbach recording the podcast episode "From Big Debt to Big Impact."

From $1 million in debt to empowering young women: Sioux Falls entrepreneur shares her story

All Sarah Kurtenbach wanted was a cup of hot chocolate at a University of Sioux Falls football game. “I’m freezing my butt off, and it’s halftime of the football game, and I know my dad is in the stands,” she...
Jenn and Mike Reecy pose with Adam Cox ahead of their live podcast recording of Common Cents on the Prairie.

Dell Rapids couple shares ‘How We Money’ at our live podcast event

Common Cents on the Prairie™

From surviving on government assistance programs to taking loans from their 10-year-old son, FNB Chief Employee Experience Officer Jenn Reecy and her husband, Mike, have found some creative ways to overcome money obstacles throughout their marriage. The couple recently shared...
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