Community Stewardship takes on many forms at Prevail

(2025 Year in Review)

At Prevail Bank, community impact drives everything we do. Throughout 2025, we’ve embraced our mission to foster growth, inspire dreams, and bring meaningful change to the lives of our neighbors. Through charitable contributions, educational programs, sustainability initiatives, and community collaborations, we’ve demonstrated what it truly means to be a bank that cares.

Prevail Bank is a proud supporter of the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Foundation — Lending support for learners who make an impact in our communities and businesses with the Prevail Bank Scholarship fund. Each year, three students enrolled at NTC are awarded scholarships in the amount of $500 each. Applications are available January 20 -  February 17, 2026 online via the NTC website. Scholarship...

Dormant accounts may feel harmless, but they’re prime targets for scammers because they often go unchecked. In today’s digital world, most of us have multiple accounts—banking, shopping, streaming, and more. Do you track them all and monitor them for suspicious activity?

Inactive accounts can be risky because they store your personal information, payment details, and login credentials...

(2025) Another season has come and gone, and how wonderful it is to take a moment to remember the blessings of the past year. The fast pace of our busy lives makes each moment so precious! It is also an honor to share that it will/was a little brighter for those in need. Between the generosity and compassion of our patrons and Prevail Bank, $26,048 was split between nine local nonprofits!!

Through...

As we age or face unexpected life changes, managing finances can become more challenging. Whether due to cognitive decline, physical limitations, or simply the complexity of financial systems, many people reach a point where they need help. That’s where a financial caregiver comes in.

A financial caregiver is someone you trust to help manage your money, pay bills, monitor accounts, and make financial decisions on...

(Fall 2025) Prevail Bank recently distributed 20 charitable contribution checks totaling $47,000 to support community programs across central Wisconsin.

“Community is at the heart of everything we do,” said Nathan Quinnell, President and CEO of Prevail Bank. “As a community bank, our mission goes beyond banking—we’re committed to making a difference and helping our communities...

The penny will no longer be minted (made) in early 2026, which raises a bunch of questions. Why is the penny being phased-out?  Will pennies still be available after that date? Can banks continue to distribute pennies? How will businesses handle cash transactions moving forward?

A down payment on a home is simply a percentage of the home’s total cost that a buyer has to pay up front at closing. Saving enough money for a down payment on a home can be challenging. This is one of the largest issues many homebuyers face when applying for a mortgage loan.

Minimum down payments are typically based on three sets of criteria:...

(2025)  Giving Tuesday is December 2. It’s a day dedicated to helping those less fortunate. At Prevail Bank, we’re thrilled to kick off the holiday season with our own way of giving back—through our Holiday Matching Funds campaign!

From November 10 to December 5, each of our nine branches will collect public donations for nine local nonprofits. And, for every dollar you donate,...

The U.S. Department of the Treasury will stop issuing paper checks for most federal payments on September 30, 2025. The change effects paper Social Security checks, Veteran benefits checks, and any other federal benefit payment check.

Persons still receiving a paper check for Social Security, Veterans benefits, or any other federal benefit payment need to enroll in direct deposit.

Call the Federal agency that pays the benefit and follow...