Recent Press

Here are some recent articles and press mentions featuring TS Bank, TS Prosperity Group and Collins Consulting. To request a press kit, email Kelsey Stupfell at kelsey.stupfell@tsbg.com.

2024

Over 80 sponsors help 20th year of Bloom Works Floral Good Neighbor Day via Loess Hills Media Read Article
TS Bank, Advance Southwest Iowa hosting REV competition via KMA Land  Read Article
REV upcoming applications and event via Loess Hills Media  Read Article  
Applications now open for small business pitch competition via Daily Nonpareil   Read Article
TS Bank to host small business pitch competition via Bank Beat  Read Article
Atlantic chamber ambassadors visit TS Bank via Western Iowa Today  Read Article
TS Bank holding retirement celebration for Mick Guttau via Des Moines Business Record  Read Article
Guttau retires after 52-year banking career via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank hosts 'Marketing for a Cause' educational workshop via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank offers lessons in financial literacy through in-school bank programs via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
Fun financial literacy in Council Bluffs on school banking day via 3NewsNow  Read Article
I wake up really excited: school banking via Yahoo News  Read Article
Eighth graders contemplate careers while teachers prepare to elevate exploration via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank donates 5K for Ames aquatic center via Bank Beat  Read Article
TS Bank employee celebrates anniversary, donates 1K to local nonprofits via Bank Beat  Read Article
Financial literacy month headlined by 'Money Madness' at public library via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
Murals planned for Main Street via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article

 

2023

Council Bluffs homeowner help via 3NewsNow Read Article
AMP for Neighborhoods assists 25 Council Bluffs homeowners via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank community projects assists 25 homeowners via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank spreads Christmas cheer at Children's Square via Daily Nonpareil Read Article 
TS Bank hires consumer banking executive via Bank Beat Read Article
Young leaders learn real-life financial skills through camp via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Gillett Hauling takes first place at REV small business pitch competition via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank reinvests $25,000 into PACE via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank awards $20K through small business pitch competition via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank completes $25,000 grant to local arts nonprofit via Bank Beat Read Article
Plans, grand marshals announced for Council Bluffs Veterans Day Parade via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank program sponsors motivational speaker via Bank Beat Read Article
Motivational speaker visits 13 regional high schools via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank raises money for local fairgrounds through matching program via Bank Beat Read Article
Westfair livestock program has 100% youth participation via Daily Nonpareil   Read Article
Grants, volunteers fuel new expansion projects at Treynor recreation complex via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Boots to Business offered free Friday via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Local bank announces $5,000 gift to City of Macedonia in celebration of Donia Days via Daily Nonpareil   Read Article
TS Bank donates $5,000 to city for restoration, maintenance project via Bank Beat Read Article
 Guttau honored with 2023 Iowa Women's Foundation Ovation recognition via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Retired TS Bank leader recognized by Iowa Women's Foundation via Bank Beat Read Article
Small business pitch competition applications now open via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank to host small business pitch competition via Bank Beat Read Article
Three locals graduate from Leadership Iowa via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Treynor - it's growing, but still has that small town feel via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Local fifth grade students experience hands-on salsa entrepreneurship camp via Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank donates $10,000 to YMCA Family Park via Bank Beat Read Article
Iowa's TS Bank opens branch in Iowa via Bank Beat Read Article
Treynor's TS Bank gears up to celebrate 100th birthday via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
25 awarded UNbelievable Workplaces via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank marks 100 years, donates books to local elementary schools via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank hosts successful Fundraising on a Napkin educational workshop for local nonprofits via SWI News Source Read Article
AMP for Neighborhoods program now accepting applications for this year via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Local bank celebrates its 100th birthday via SWI News Source Read Article
Atlantic Area Chamber Ambassadors visit TS Bank via SWI News Source Read Article
Filling the financial knowledge gap via ABA Banking Journal Read Article
Think green: The Bluffs' Shamrock Shuffle is nearing the starting line, TS Bank presenting sponsor via Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank to celebrate 100th birthday throughout 2023 via KMA Land Read Article
TS Bank announces new hire in Atlantic via SWI News Source Read Article
TS Bank hires new manager for Ames branch via Bank Beat Read Article
Wings of Hope winter gala, local supports include TS Bank via Daily Nonpareil Read Article

 

2022

Osborne named 40 under 40 with Midland's Business Journal via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
TS Bank sponsors Christmas gift celebration at Children's Square via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank employees donate gifts to emergency shelter via Bank Beat Read Article
SHARE Omaha and SHARE Iowa thank community for more than $4 million in donations via KMTV 3 News Now Read Article
SHARE Iowa celebrates successful Giving Tuesday via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Giving Tuesday recap in Southwest Iowa via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Donations pour in to support area nonprofits on Giving Tuesday via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
KMA Morning Show: Kelsey Stupfell, Catrina Trabal and Giving Tuesday via KMA Land Read Article
Giving Tuesday: A way to help local nonprofits in Nebraska and Iowa via KETV Newswatch 7  Read Article
Treynor residents honored by ISU Alumni Association via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Giving Tuesday Interview 2022 just ahead via KETV Newswatch 7 Read Article
Biggest day of the year: Giving Tuesday in Nov 29 via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Celebrating Entrepreneurs: REV Pitch Competition Gives Iowa Business Owners Boost via Midlands Business Journal Read Article
Giving Tuesday boosts nonprofits, creates waves of change in Omaha and beyond via Omaha World Herald Read Article
TS Bank helps host Historic Homes includes 7 houses in a few Bluffs neighborhoods via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank names market president for Council Bluffs, Omaha metro via Bank Beat Read Article
Face of the Day: Kelsey Stupfell via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
Diehm announces as market president via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
TS Bank sponsors Giving Tuesday 712 in conjunction with SHARE Iowa via KJAN Radio Read Article
Giving Tuesday is Nov 29, what you need to know to support your favorite causes via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Couple honored with Alumni Medal from Iowa State University Alumni Association via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
TS Bank Ignite Giving Bank for #GivingTuesday712 in Western Iowa via Midlands Business Journal Read Article 
Nesting Grounds, Fermented Felon win this year's REV pitch competition via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Bank partners to award $14K to small businesses via Bank Beat Read Article
REV pitch competition set for Tuesday via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Special entrepreneurial event: Southwest Iowa Entrepreneurial Event Showcases Live Pitch Competition and Speaker, Drew Harden via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
IWCC to host forum for eighth graders on career pathways via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank once again leads school speaker series via Bank Beat Read Article
Stupfell named to Leadership Iowa 2022-23 via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
Three Southwest Iowa business leaders chose for Leadership Iowa class via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
TS Ag Finance hires senior vice president to lead future work via Bank Beat  Read Article
TS Ag Finance announces new Senior Vice President via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
New SVP at TS Ag Finance via The Finances Report Read Article
TS Bank purchases $1,500 in mums for community members via Bank Beat  Read Article 
TS Bank teams up with Ann Wickman mum fundraiser via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
AMP for neighborhoods program to provide help for 17 projects this year via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Council Bluffs expanded summer school options draw more students, including TS Bank partnership via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Special Wings of Hope event set for Sept 15 at Ditmars Orchard, local sponsors via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank partnership helps homeowners with exterior repairs via Bank Beat Read Article
Atlantic neighborhood program recipients announced via KJAN Radio Read Article
SHIFT ATL and TS Bank partner to donate playground equipment for Atlantic apartment complex via Western Iowa Today  Read Article
Council Bluffs homes receive makeovers to improve curb appeal via KMTV 3 News Now Read Article
Soon-to-be freshman explore career options as part of transition program via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Small business pitch competition to distribute $13,000 via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank hosting REV event for another year via KMA Land Read Article
KMA Morning Show, REV Small Business Pitch Competition interview via KMA Land Read Article
Diehm named TS Bank VP via Bank Beat Read Article
Applications still being accepted for 22 AMP for Neighborhoods projects via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank names business lending VP via Bank Beat Read Article
Kevin Forristall named 2022 Rising Stars via Bank Beat  Read Article
TS Bank names among extraordinary banks in the nation via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
AMP for Neighborhoods applications for 2022 projects being accepted via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank, nonprofits again team up on neighborhood program via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank donates $3,000 to local Iowa nonprofit via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank contributes to rural community mural via News Break Read Article 
TS Bank contributes to community mural in Atlantic via KJAN Radio Read Article
TS Bank contributes to community mural initiative in Atlantic via Daily Advent Read Article
TS Bank employee marks 30 years, donates $1,000 to charities via Bank Beat Read Article
Program boosts Council Bluffs homeowners via KMTV 3 News Now Read Article
School officials tout opportunities for students at annual education luncheon via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank leader to retire May 1 via Bank Beat Read Article
Judy Guttau announces retirement via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
Face of the Day: Michael Kaufman via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank featured on Community Matters with KFAB Read Article
TS Bank named business and financial literacy leader interview via KMA Land  Read Article
TS Bank named GrowCB business member via KMA Land Read Article
Macedonia revitalization projects nearing completion via KMA Land Read Article

 

2021

Small Iowa town gets facelift via WOWT Channel 6 News Read Article
Grant funding sparks TS Bank renovation project via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank donates $1,500 to help students, staff attend movie via Bank Beat  Read Article
Giving Tuesday raises more $2 million more funds than last year via The Daily Nonpareil   Read Article
Giving Tuesday in Council Bluffs: TS Bank collects canned goods and diapers via KMTV 3 News Now  Read Article
Local nonprofits take part in Giving Tuesday via KMTV 3 News Now  Read Article
Secret Kindness Agents Fill Turner Park with free warm clothing items for those in need via KMTV 3 News Now  Read Article
TS Bank launches AMP for neighborhood program via KMA Land  Read Article
TS Bank launches AMP via Newsbreak  Read Article
Neighborhood program helps three Atlantic homeowners via SW Iowa News Source  Read Article
AMP Program for Neighborhoods to near halfway point by year's end via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
Iowa woman dealing with lingering effects, but she's still thankful via the Omaha World Herald  Read Article
Nov. 24 Face of the Day: Dave Wise via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank awards two local businesses through REV program via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article 
Winners of pitch competition announced via Clay and Milk Read Article
TS Banking Group acquires bank, continues to grow via The Daily Nonpareil  Read Article
Special Entrepreneurship Event: Southwest Iowa Entrepreneurial Event Showcases TEDx Speaker, Bill Eckstrom via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Ann Wickman Center mum fundraiser doubles profits with the help of local community via SW Iowa News Source Read Article 
TS Promise speaker survive - and thrives - after horrific accident via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank, community donations spark local sports complex via Bank Beat Read Article
Summer programs make strong return after virtual year via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
Generous donor contributes $100k for AMP for neighborhoods program via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
REV Pitch Competition will awards $10,000 in cash prizes, applications now open via Clay and Milk Read Article
TS Bank, 712 Initiative to provide neighborhood assistance via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article 
TS Bank partners with SHIFT ATL to provide neighborhood assistance via KJAN Radio Read Article
TS Banking group moves into Wisconsin via Bank Beat Read Article
TS Bank announces new AVP of Ag and Business Banking via SW Iowa News Source Read Article
Navigating the working world post-pandemic via KMTV Channel 3 News Read Article
 Agency for Change podcast, Changemaker spotlight via KidGlov Read Article
TS Banking Group names president via Bank Beat  Read Article 
TS Banking Group adds financial planning firm via Bank Beat Read Article
Callahan Financial Planning joining TS Prosperity Group via PR Newswire Read Article

Council Bluffs' man visits Iowa-based organization in Africa via The Daily Nonpareil

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TS Bank is helping small businesses across KMAland via KMA Land Read Article
Local bank buys out Girl Scout cookie booth via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article 
TS Bank announces new VP of TS Ag Finance via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article

 

2020

Council Bluffs Brewery wins small business pitch competition via KMA Land Read Article
TS Bank and Advance Southwest Iowa host a local version of 'Shark Tank' via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank partners with Nebraska Enterprise Fund to boost local business via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article
TS Bank set to open eighth Iowa location via The Daily Nonpareil Read Article

 

 


 

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About TS Banking Group: The TS Banking Group’s purpose is to ignite lasting client and community prosperity by helping people DO MORE with their money.  TS Banking Group is a multi-charter bank holding company group, with $1.5 billion in banking and fiduciary assets across Iowa, Illinois, and North Dakota. The TS Banking Group is headquartered in Treynor, Iowa, which is located in the Omaha, Neb., MSA.

TS Banking Group is a dedicated community banking group focused on upholding a community bank management philosophy while acquiring community banks in the upper Midwest. The overall objective of the acquisition strategy is to expand an organization with a client-focused operating efficiency that allows for the long-term prosperity of community banking. To achieve this goal, the TS Banking Group believes it must 1) preserve the ‘local impact’ at each community bank by allowing the acquired bank to focus their efforts on serving their clients and communities where they are located, and 2) harness the power of a multi-bank operating group to provide a high level of technology, risk management, and financial management.


 

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About TS Bank: TS Bank’s mission is to Ignite Prosperity® in the communities it serves. Leading the resurgence of community banking, TS Bank reinvests 10% of their net income locally; hosting educational events and partners with local organizations and non-profits. TS Bank was chartered in 1923 and has $365 million in assets, along with the largest Iowa state-chartered C-Corp trust department west of Des Moines at nearly $218 million in assets named TS Prosperity Group. Locations include Treynor, Macedonia, Atlantic, Corning, Council Bluffs and Ames, Iowa. For more information visit tsbank.com.

Please note, our legal entity name is TS Bank. TS Bank formerly known as Treynor State Bank.  For all news releases, references and mentions please use TS Bank. 

 


 

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About TS Prosperity Group: At TS Prosperity Group, we IGNITE PROSPERITY® by helping our clients do more with their money. Whether it’s saving a little extra cash each month or accomplishing a long-term strategy, our goal is to help you transform your financial life. Call and schedule an appointment today, one of our team members would love to help you do more with your money at TS Prosperity Group. TS Prosperity Group is based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, with clients across the Midwest. For more information visit tsprosperitygroup.com or call 844-487-3115.

TS Prosperity Group is a division of TS Bank. Banking products and services provided by TS Bank, Member FDIC.  Investment products offered by TS Prosperity Group are: Not a Deposit • Not FDIC Insured • Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency • Not Guaranteed by the Bank • May Go Down in Value.


 

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About Collins Consulting: Collins Consulting is a full-service tax and accounting firm, started in 1970 by Norm Collins in Treynor, Iowa. In August of 2018, TS Banking Group acquired Collins Consulting as a wholly-owned subsidiary. For more information visitcollinsconsultingservice.com.

 


 

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About TS Institute: TS Institute, the nonprofit arm of TS Banking Group dedicated to financial literacy with the goal of raising the level of financial knowledge in our communities.  Since inception in 2009, TS Institute has collectively impacted over 90,000 individuals – including students and community members.  TS Institute has full four-time employees administering this mission in Iowa, North Dakota and Illinois. The Institute offers a variety of programs, including in-school banks and financial literacy curriculum, teacher workshops, community education classes, economic education challenges and financial coaching. For more information visit tsinstitute.org.

 

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Kevin Forristall – President/Chief Credit Officer

Kevin serves as President for TS Bank and EVP & Chief Credit Officer for TS Banking Group. He joined the TS Bank team in 2008 as the company’s first credit analyst. He has served in a number of leadership roles while establishing and building out a number of different business units related to credit, investments, analytics, balance sheet management, and organizational strategic planning. Kevin has been a member of the company’s leadership team since 2010 and the company’s EVP since 2018. Forristall, a local from Macedonia, Iowa, holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, possesses an MBA, Creighton University, and BS in Business Administration, Morningside College.

Expertise: credit, investments, analytics, balance sheet management, organizational strategic planning

712-487-0328 or kevin.forristall@tsbg.com


 

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Kyle Osborne - Director of Financial Literacy at TS Institute

Kyle Osborne is the Director of Financial Literacy at TS Institute, working in southwest Iowa. He joined the team in September 2012. Kyle is a financial literacy content expert and works closely with area teachers and administrators to provide free resources (curriculum, simulators, after school programming) and consulting services for grades K-12. In addition to working with schools, Kyle also works with area Non-Profit organizations to deliver financial education. Kyle loves meeting new people and really enjoys helping school districts meet the 21st Century standards in their unique way. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Education: Youth Ministry as well as Business Administration: Finance. Kyle lives in Council Bluffs with his wife Michelle and their five children.

Expertise: Financial literacy, budgeting, school curriculum, in-school banking, nonprofit strategy, 21stcentury state standards

712-487-0419 or kyle.osborne@tsinstitute.org


 

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Kelsey Stupfell - Director of Public Relations

Kelsey Stupfell is the Director of Public Relations for TS Banking Group. She joined the company in 2007 with encompassing roles and experience across the company including areas specific to community banking, human relations, and marketing. She leads the public relations community reinvestment strategy across the company with a primary focus of corporate giving toward financial literacy. Kelsey is a brand ambassador and works alongside the company’s business units to help execute market specific giving, volunteerism opportunities and create a valued-added client impact. Kelsey is a Treynor, Iowa, local and has a BA in Corporate Communication from Simpson College. Kelsey grew up on her family’s century farm and in 2008 married her husband, Perry, a fifth generation farmer, and together are raising their three children family farm which is just west of Treynor, Iowa.

Expertise: public relations, corporate giving, nonprofit strategy, community foundations, client impact

712-487-0334 or kelsey.stupfell@tsbg.com