Affordable Homes with Habitat for Humanity

In this episode of Local Cents, Lisa Lyon from Pillar Bank and Kristie Smith from St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity discuss their mission to provide affordable homes for western Wisconsin communities. Learn about the application process, qualifications, and how Habitat guides families towards homeownership. The organization’s success relies on volunteers, with opportunities for everyone […]

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A Walk-Through Plum City and Memory Lane

In this episode of Local Cents, Deb Radle and Harriet Rothe discuss the history and attractions of Plum City, highlighting the strong sense of community that makes it unique. We learn about the origins of the city’s name, the popular trout pond, and the importance of local traditions. Deb and Harriet’s insights reveal a shared […]

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Five Ways Pillar Bank Can Help You Build Savings

Saving money is one of the most important steps toward financial security, yet many people find it challenging to get started or stay consistent. Banks like Pillar Bank play a key role in making saving easier, safer, and more rewarding. Banking services offer tools and personal guidance that can help individuals and businesses build healthy […]

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A Love A-Fair with County Fairs

As a community bank specializing in Agriculture financing, county fairs hold a special place in our hearts at Pillar Bank. Besides the rides, games, and demo derbies, they’re all about the animals–beef, swine, goal and lambs (plus some turkeys). And our Ag bankers know a thing or two about farm animals, having grown up on […]

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Rise in Bank Spoofing Occurring in Wisconsin — Be Vigilant Against Financial Fraud

The Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) is warning Wisconsinites of increased bank fraud and encourages citizens to continue their efforts to spot scams by criminals seeking to obtain bank account or personal information. With greater frequency, Wisconsin banks see a variety of fraud activity targeting consumers, including recent attempts by bad actors to defraud customers through […]

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