Community

(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...

(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...

(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,...

When the Midwest sun turns up the heat, things can get uncomfortable fast—indoors, outdoors, and even at the dinner table. From high energy bills to heat-related illnesses and the simple struggle of figuring out what to eat without firing up the oven, summer has its challenges. The good news? With a few smart strategies, you can beat the heat, avoid the ER, and still...

For over 30 years Joe Patoka has been a successful journeyman plumber in the Portage County area. A familiar face, Joe built a reputation for reliable, expert plumbing service, tackling everything from minor repairs to major installations.

In 2023, Joe and his wife Jodi heard that the previous owner of Best Septic Services was ready to sell the business. Recognizing the opportunity to take on ownership of an already successful business, Joe and Jodi were ready for a...

Juneteenth (June 19) is the nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Being a federal holiday, Prevail Bank offices were closed, but that didn’t stop team members from getting to work on other projects. The nine offices across the state chose different organizations to volunteer at, taking time to connect with each other and to their communities.

“I’m so thankful that our service-minded staff continues to find...

No one enjoys thinking about death—especially their own. But as uncomfortable as it might be, preparing for the inevitable is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave behind for your loved ones. When someone passes away, the emotional burden on the next of kin is already immense. Compounding that with the stress of unraveling financial accounts, notifying institutions, and tracking down essential documents can be overwhelming.

That’s where smart, forward-thinking...