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Financial Health and Your Future: Talking About Money with Your Partner

Money conversations may not be as thrilling as selecting your honeymoon destination or designing your dream kitchen, but they are just as important. The sooner you and your partner start talking about financial goals, the easier it will be to work together toward the life you both envision.

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Fighting Fraud With You: Protecting Your Business With Citizens First Bank

Our business banker team works with you to help identify risks, strengthen safeguards, and keep your business one step ahead of fraud. You’re not fighting this alone—we’re fighting fraud with you

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Celebrating National Ag Week by Helping Farmers Finance Their Future

Our agricultural lending team works closely with producers at every stage of their operation, from young and beginning farmers to multi generation family farms.

Community Shred Day Saturday, April 11

Citizens First Bank Announces Shareholder Meeting Results

The recent shareholder meeting included several important leadership updates and staff promotions.

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Your 2025 Tax Forms Are Available in Digital Banking

Log in and visit the Documents tab to securely view and download your tax forms.

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Citizens First Bank Welcomes Anita Dalton as Chief Financial Officer

A lifelong resident of Camanche, Anita is a seasoned professional whose career reflects versatility and leadership.

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Mortgage Rate Relief Grant from FHLB Des Moines is coming up

Big news for homebuyers! Starting March 2, 2026, the FHLB Des Moines Mortgage Rate Relief Grant could cut your rate by up to 1.5%. This purchase‑only program is income‑based, with funds limited and first‑come, first‑served. If your household earns at or below 80% of the FHFA Area Median Income, you may qualify; so don’t wait to unlock big savings on your new home!

Personal Banking at Citizens First Bank: Easier Everyday Money Management

CFB’s digital banking suite is designed to help customers stay organized, informed, and confident in their financial decisions.

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Website Login Update

Small but meaningful update to our website login experience. This change adjusts the look and flow of the login screen, and are aligned with security best practices.