Community Banking Month: Built Right Here in Northeast Iowa

April is Community Banking Month, and at FreedomBank, it's more than a calendar moment, it's a reflection of what we do every day in Elkader, Monona, Postville, Waukon, and the surrounding communities.

Community banks play a big role nationwide, funding nearly 60% of small business loans and more than 80% of agriculture loans. But around here, it's not just about the numbers, it's about neighbors helping neighbors.

When you bank with FreedomBank, your money stays local. It helps a farmer put in a new crop, a small business expand on Main Street, or a family buy their first home. Those aren't just transactions, they're real moments happening right here in our communities.

That's the difference with a community bank. Decisions are made locally by people who know the area, understand the challenges, and care about the outcome. Our team doesn't just work here - we live here, volunteer here, and raise our families here.

That's how we live out our mission: We Empower Success.

You'll see us at local events, supporting schools, and giving our time right alongside you. Because being a community bank means showing up, not just during business hours, but whenever our communities need us.

As a 100% employee-owned bank, we take that responsibility seriously. When our communities succeed, we all succeed.

This Community Banking Month, we're proud to celebrate the impact of banking local and grateful to be part of the communities we call home.