Western News
Elmer Promoted at Western State Bank
Jun. 12, 2019Scottsdale, AZ – Kathleen Elmer recently transitioned to the Western State Bank location in Scottsdale, AZ and was promoted to Vice President/Retail Banking Manager. Her responsibilities include manag… Read More >
2019 Future Checking Scholarship Recipients Announced
May. 10, 2019We are pleased to announce the 2019 Future Checking Scholarship recipients! The following students are recognized as Western’s 2018 Future Checking Scholarship Recipients: Brina Abrahamson Ca… Read More >
Western Donates $6,212 to Devils Lake Varsity Activities
Apr. 4, 2019Western State Bank recently made a $6,212 donation to the Devils Lake Firebirds Activities. Western State Bank continues with the commitment of a minimum of $16,500 over a three year span in giving ba… Read More >
Western Donates $2,936 to Sheyenne Mustangs Booster Club
Mar. 29, 2019Western State Bank recently made a $2,936 contribution to the West Fargo Sheyenne Mustangs Booster Club. Western State Bank developed a program to give back to the Sheyenne Mustangs throughout the sch… Read More >
First Semester Pays For A's Scholarships Awarded
Mar. 15, 2019Western State Bank recently awarded 11 students with a $250 savings scholarship as part of the scholastic recognition program, Western Pays for A’s. The scholastic recognition program is designed to r… Read More >
Western State Bank to Open Mesa, Arizona Location
Jan. 7, 2019Western State Bank will open a new full-service bank in Mesa, AZ, during the first quarter of 2019. The Mesa bank will be Western’s sixth Arizona location in addition to its three banks in North Dakot… Read More >
Western is a "Pace Setter"
Dec. 26, 2018Western State Bank & Western Equipment Finance are 2018 Silver Level ($2,500 & above) Pace Setters for the Lake Region Community Fund in Devils Lake. The donations came from team donations and… Read More >
Employees Give Back with Jeans Friday Donations
Dec. 24, 2018Throughout the year, Western State Bank encourages team members to wear Jeans on designated Fridays if they contribute a small donation to non-profit organizations. Employees who wore jeans in our … Read More >
Western Awards Local Students with Pays For A's Scholarships
Aug. 7, 2018Western State Bank recently awarded 12 students with a $250 savings scholarship as part of the scholastic recognition program, Western Pays for A’s. The scholastic recognition program is designed to r… Read More >
Heilman Named to State Banking Commission Board
Aug. 6, 2018Chief Financial Officer, Todd Heilman, was recently named to the State Banking Commission Board. “I am excited about the addition of Todd to the State Banking Board and appreciate his willingness to… Read More >
Western State Bank Named a Top Performer By ICBA
Jul. 31, 2018Western State Bank has been recognized by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) as a top performer in 2017. Western ranked 12th in the nation for commercial lending for banks over $1 Billion… Read More >
Busting the Top 5 Myths About Safe Web Browsing
Jun. 4, 2018There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about safe web browsing circling around. How many have you fallen for? Myth #1: My computer has never been infected with malware so I must be a safe surf… Read More >
