Attention Graduates (and everyone else): Did you make your bed today?

Graduation has finally come! It’s not only a milestone for students, it’s also a milestone for the family and friends who have supported them. It’s a time to celebrate as graduates enter the next chapter of their lives to find their passions, chase success, and thrive in the real world. Graduation ceremony speeches offer great tips for the new graduates out there, but they also offer the rest of us some big-time inspiration too.   On May 17, 2014, Admiral William McRaven
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The 17th of May (or  “Syttende Mai” in Norwegian) is Norway’s Constitution Day. It is a day of celebration commemorating Norwegian independence from Swedish rule, which took place on the 17th of May in 1814. Here are 5 fun facts about Syttende Mai: It is a non-military celebration that focuses on families, children, traditional wear and above all the royal family. It is a day of patriotic pride that is not only exclusive to ethnic Norwegians, but rather inclusive
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First Citizens Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jana Eagan as Personal Banker at the west Mason City location. She previously was a teller at the downtown Mason City location.   Prior to joining First Citizens, Jana worked at Great Clips in Mason City. She joined the First Citizens Bank team in August of 2015.    Jana and her husband, Brian, live near Rockwell and keep busy with their two children, Hudson and Peyton.
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Weekly Market Summaries is a feature in the Resources section under Wealth Management on our website. The summaries contain information on the Dow, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Russell 2000, Global Dow, Federal Funds interest rate, and 10-year Treasury yields as well as highlights of past and future economic data. Want to know what the market summaries are for this week? If so, click here. Products provided by First Citizens Trust & Investment Services are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits of
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After several months of construction, and certainly much anticipation, the remodel at the Charles City First Citizens Bank is complete! Now it's time for some fun! A Remodel Open House will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The staff will be serving ice cream sundaes until gone. Fun fact about the First Citizens Bank in Charles City: The bank received its charter January 9, 1892, and originally opened at 208 Main Street with three employees and $50,000 in capital
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First Citizens Bank is pleased to announce that Dawn Marie Braun, Vice President and Private Banking; Kelsey Forsyth, Real Estate Lending Officer; and Kelly Rush, Vice President and Real Estate Lending Officer, were recently named to the Iowa Mortgage Association’s President’s Club for their efforts as home loan originators. The awards were given at the recent IMA Spring Conference in Cedar Rapids. To earn the President’s Club honor, lenders must either close 130 real estate
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A credit card may seem like just another tool to help you make purchases, but it can be much more. When used responsibly, a credit card can help you build a good credit history. This could allow you to get loans at favorable interest rates, insurance with lower premiums, or better pricing with a cellular plan. The use of a credit card is directly connected to your credit score, the report card for borrowers. The responsible way you handle your credit card is recorded in your credit history for
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Community Banks Build Better Communities The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) and First Citizens Bank are reminding consumers: Where you choose to bank and with whom matters. To illustrate the positive impact community banks like First Citizens have on their communities, watch this video below. “When you bank locally, you’re reinvesting in your community, contributing to the welfare of your neighbors and building a legacy of prosperity for future generations,”
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To help us better serve you, our customer, we are have engaged a professional research firm to conduct a survey. If you receive an email or phone call from Avannis, it is not spam. No personal financial information will be gathered, and answers will remain anonymous unless you ask specifically to be contacted about an issue.   The survey will consist of 14 questions and should take a maximum of 3 to 5 minutes to complete. We sincerely appreciate your time and feedback! Please be open and honest
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First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce a $12,500 donation to Kanabec County Community Health. This donation will be used to help the organization provide intensive family home visiting and education to new parents and young families in the community. “We are proud to support Community Health,” said Mary Nordenstrom, Personal Banker at First Citizens Bank in Mora, and First Citizens Charitable Foundation Board Member. “Supporting parents and
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