The
bank’s first day of business, January 14, 1918, is a notable date
however this historical record begins fifteen years earlier. In 1903,
the original Wanamingo was situated approximately one mile west of the
present Wanamingo and had been in existence for over forty-five years.
The railroad was built that summer and fall. The railroad provided numerous
opportunities to those desiring to be in business for themselves. In 1904,
two men organized the Farmers State Bank of Wanamingo. By 1917, Farmers
State Bank expanded which was an indication that the early years of the
village were indeed prosperous.
In January of 1918, Security State Bank of Wanamingo was to be opened
with O.A. Ouren as cashier. Later that year, the Romness Brothers sold
their corner store building to the bank to be remodeled for suitable
banking quarters. This building served as the office of Security State
Bank until the present building was completed in 1973.
By 1990, less than twenty years after moving to the new building,
the need for additional space became a pressing issue. An addition was
completed in 1991 and provided for a spacious first floor and lower
level storage area.
Looking back over the most recent years, numerous technological advances
have been implemented that are now commonplace to our customers. Security
Sate Bank of Wanamingo continues to offer our customers and future customers
new and innovative services.
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