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Peoples Bank Waukee is excited to announce the 14th Annual Waukee Wonderland holiday event will take place on Saturday, December 4th  from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Peoples Bank Waukee located at 1185 SE University Ave. Waukee, IA.

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Peoples Bank’s Giant Piggy Bank program has been steadily growing since it was implemented in west-central Iowa in the middle of 2018. The program, which aims to teach students how to properly manage and save money, is serving Crossroads Park Elementary in West Des Moines, Greene County schools and Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center schools.

Here’s how the program works: Each of the participating schools designates a Giant Piggy Bank day — usually once per week — when...

Money habits can be instilled in children at a very young age. These habits turn into core behaviors that shape the way your child will handle money throughout their life. For this reason, it’s crucial to start teaching a few of these money lessons to your kiddos earlier rather than later.

Work With Your Budget

If your child wants to buy a Barbie and her Dream House, you’ll have to work with your child to show them how a budget works. They may not...

’Tis the season for happiness and joy.

This holiday season, Peoples Bank wanted to spread the cheer throughout its nine branches and communities across west-central Iowa. We believe community matters, and whether it’s through our customer-first service or what our dedicated staff does away from the office, we love to show it.

Over the past two months, our branches have participated in true acts of kindness. Here are just some of the ways we tried to spread the happiness...

As many get into the holiday spirit this December, Peoples Bank is hosting a holiday event that’s fun for the entire family.

The 12th annual Waukee Wonderland, 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Dec. 8th at Peoples Bank’s Waukee location (1185 SE University Ave.), will feature cookies and hot cocoa, a fun coloring contest for children and, of course, a chance to meet with Santa Claus. There will also be live reindeer for adults and children to meet and interact with.

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With Thanksgiving Day quickly approaching, we took a moment to reflect on what we, as Peoples Bank, are thankful for. Of course, we are incredibly grateful for our many customers, businesses and employees we work with and serve every day. But after a long and tough growing season, our many farmer friends, customers and employees are on our minds.  

So we wanted to thank those farmers, who work hard every day to help put food on our table and produce materials that go into countless...

Every month, we will write a short profile highlighting the employees who make Peoples Bank an integral part of each community. Our employees take the initiative and truly make each branch feel warm and welcoming.  

Dennis Flanery is passionate about his community.

After all, Flanery, the market president in Guthrie Center, grew up in the city he now lives and works in, and the community is a big part of who he is. That’s why he is integral in orchestrating...

Generosity is a great quality to have, especially if you have children watching your every move. Lead by example when it comes to your friends or family by giving back – even if you don’t have the funds to do so! Peoples Bank offers a few ways you can be charitable without breaking your budget.

Closet Clean Out

Look through your closet and find the items you haven’t worn for 8 months or more. Chances are you won’t be wearing that again,...

It is never too early to start teaching your children about money management. Research has shown that there has been a decrease in understanding finances and how to manage money in America’s youth. Teaching your children how to manage their money leads them to becoming financially responsible adults. Below are 5 money management tips you can use to teach financial literacy in your home.