It's Photo Contest Time for our 2022 Calendar!

Do you enjoy taking photos? If so, we would love to see them! Get out your photo taking devices or find your favorite photos and submit them in our contest! We are creating a 2022 First Citizens Bank Wall Calendar that will highlight photos from amateur photographers of any age! You may enter up to five photos. The photos may be comprised of anything that signifies lifestyle and beauty around you: scenery, wildlife, pets, architecture, nature, etc... To enter, submit jpg files of your photos
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For many people, one of the most difficult conversations to have involves talking with an aging parent about declining health. The shifting of roles often creates strong emotions. Family dynamics can also lead to tension when siblings don’t all agree on the best course of action.    All too often, critical conversations don’t occur until problems have arisen, and sometimes they never happen at all. Over the years, we’ve helped many families navigate these conversations.
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In the age of cloud storage and digital recordkeeping, a safe deposit box may seem like a relic from another era. However, some items such as property deeds, original birth certificates, or family heirlooms are difficult or expensive to replace. Storing them in a safe deposit box will keep them safe and secure. Here are 5 things to think about before placing your items inside a safe deposit box. Safe Deposit Boxes are not insured. Unlike money in your bank deposit account, the contents of
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Tax time doesn’t have to be stressful! First Citizens has teamed up with TurboTax® and offers exclusive TurboTax access, right inside your online banking page! Simply login to your First Citizens Online Banking and look for the TurboTax ad or go to “My TurboTax” in the top ribbon. Your First Citizens Bank account data can be uploaded securely into your tax return to help ensure accuracy and save time.   When you use TurboTax year after year, your
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First Citizens Charitable Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that 77 area organizations were the recipients of $435,900 in donations in 2020. Recipients are: 43 North Iowa $5,000; Build a Better Belmond $2,500; Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud $10,000; Cedar Valley Seminary Foundation $25,000; Charles City Arts Council $1,000; Charles City Community School District $10,000; Charles H. MacNider Art Museum $2,000; Chickasaw Event Center $1,000; Community Kitchen of North
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Last year, we kicked off January by providing education centered around the important topic of estate planning. As we begin 2021 and transition to a new administration in Washington, it is yet again a good time to remind our valued clients of the importance of estate planning. A couple things to consider in 2021:  Get organized. Often, families are left gathering statements and searching out information in the wake of an unexpected loss. A new year is a great time to gather your information
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We have some exciting Power Saver news to share! Ready? Here we go with 5 special announcements: 1. Monthly Videos We will be featuring a Power Saver video every month! Each video will feature something different: cooking, crafts, financial fun, and more. Click here for more information about the 2021 video series.     2. Activity Pages We’ll have at least two “activity” pages posted to our Power
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Your computer. It's always there when you need it and is an integral part of daily life. Most of us don't realize how important our computers are until something happens and we have to live without them. There's a special time of the year to remind us about the importance of our computers and taking care of them — National Clean Up Your Computer Month! Who knew there was such a thing right? But when you stop and think for a moment, it makes sense. January is the start of a new
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It's crucial for your family to know the basics of financial literacy, but how do you approach teaching them? Luckily, you're making financial decisions every day—you simply need to let your kids in on the conversation. What is Financial Literacy? Financial literacy includes many different financial skills and concepts; to be financially literate simply means having the know-how to make wise decisions with your personal finances. Financial literacy includes any topic that touches
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2020 was a very challenging year, to say the least! Whew! Before jumping into 2021, we’d like to share a collection of First Citizens moments where we gave back to our communities during the coronavirus pandemic:    March Our Clarion staff showed their appreciation for truck drivers and made 42 goodie bags for the truck drivers at Ennis Corp. Thank you for keeping America moving!   April Charles City employee Jane Larson volunteered for Meals
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