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RECENT NEWS FROM POLK COUNTY BANK

March 10, 2009
Polk City Chamber Hands Out Honors
Rene Locker nas been named Business Person of the Year by the Polk City Chamber of Commerce. Locker is assistant vice president and location manager for Polk County Bank in Polk City.

March 2, 2009
Polk County Bank sponsors the 2009 Read Across Johnston
When Johnston Public Schools and the JEA asked Polk County Bank to sponsor Read Across Johnston the answer was YES! Count on us.

February 28, 2009
Polk County Bank employees help raise over $91,000 for IPTV
Volunteers answered pledge phones from 6 p.m. 10 p.m., answering over 750 calls to help raise over $91,000 for IPTV. Mary Miller, Sue Harney, Diane Lukasik, Cheri Schouten, Jason Parnell, Tim Byrnes, and Jan Byrnes volunteered to join the fun and make a difference by answering pledge phone calls.

December 19, 2008
Polk County Bank in Urbandale Supports School Supply Drive
Staff at Polk County Bank in Urbandale united to collect much needed school supplies for Webster Elementary School.

November 21, 2008
W.C. Miller, Chairman Emeritus of Polk County Bank, Honored For 74-Years of Service to the Banking Industry
The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) recognized W. C. Miller, Chairman Emeritus of Polk County Bank, for 74-years of service to the banking industry. The IBA “50 year” luncheon and presentation was part of the 122nd IBA Convention held in Des Moines on September 23, 2008.

November 7, 2008
Guided by a vision. Grounded in the community.
In challenging economic times, customers count on the tried and true – strong institutions that have served them well. Our customers can count on Polk County Bank. Our strength can be seen in a leadership team that is constantly implementing ways to strengthen our operations. One way is by ensuring Polk County Bank's capital levels exceed regulatory requirements.

August 1, 2008
9th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit the Johnston Community School Foundation
Tom Miller, President of Polk County Bank and the Foundation Board, is calling all golfers, companies, and individuals who believe in the strength of the Johnston school system and who have a passion for golf. The Johnston Community School Foundation is sponsoring its 9th Annual Golf Tournament Monday, September 8, 2008, at the Tournament Club of Iowa.

June 11, 2008
Historic City Hall Second Floor Restoration Project Named Miller Hall
The second floor of Polk City’s historic City Hall will once again be an active community meeting space and stage thanks to a generous donation by the W.C. Miller family. The City Hall was originally used as a schoolhouse in 1863 and was purchased by the city in 1894 to serve as the Town Hall.

March 3, 2008
Polk County Bank sponsors Read Across Johnston 2008
A program to support the importance of reading and to provide a book to every 1st grade student in the Johnston public schools. Polk County Bank believes in the potential and promise of each child. For children to have a bright future the ability to read is essential.

October 3, 2007
Charlotte’s Web the Spotlight: Literacy Program sponsored by Polk County Bank
Inspiring children to read is at the heart of Spotlight: Literacy, a collaborative effort between designated area schools and The Des Moines Playhouse/Kate Goldman Children’s Theater.

September 25, 2007
Polk County Bank Sponsors 4th Grade Class From Horizon Elementary in Johnston to see Heroine of the Bridge, the true tale of Iowan, Kate Shelley
The role of education is important to Polk County Bank. Giving children the opportunity to grow through educational programs is important to the community.

September 25, 2007
Polk County Bank receives recognition for a twenty five-year commitment to the Iowa College Foundation
Representatives of the Iowa College Foundation (ICF) recognized Robert J. Miller and Polk County Bank for their twenty-five year commitment to private higher education in Iowa. The foundation is devoted to raising resources for private higher education in Iowa.

September 11, 2007
Polk County Bank is a ChildServe Partner for the 14th Annual Golf Fore the Kids Event
Mary Miller, Vice President of Customer Service for Polk County Bank is pleased to announce the bank’s partner sponsorship for the 14th Annual Golf Fore the Kids. "As a former teacher, I am particularly sensitive to special needs of the wonderful children and teens that ChildServe touches."