First Central State Bank delivered more than $19,000 to local non-profits through its Grilling For Charity fundraisers in 2024.
 
The total of $19,191 is the second-most money ever dished out through these events, trailing only 2021’s total of more than $20,000. First Central State Bank CEO and President Brigham Tubbs said these events remain a testament to not only the company’s, but the community’s, willingness to give back to those who need it most.
 
“We’re proud to make a difference in the communities we serve,” Tubbs said. “We’re thankful for the continued support from our friends and neighbors, who help support these organizations, so our communities remain great places to live, work and play.”
 
The community bank hosted charitable events in Clinton, DeWitt, Eldridge, and Goose Lake. Non-profits benefitting were the Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department, DeWitt Theater Company, the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, and the Northeast Athletic Boosters.
 
The Eldridge and Clinton events, benefitting the fire department and Discovery Center, totaled the most money, with the fire department generating $8,166 and the Discovery Center netting $6,009. Goose Lake’s event tallied $2,600 for the Northeast Athletic Boosters and DeWitt’s event raised $2,416 for the theater company.
 
In addition to the events, First Central State Bank team members throughout the bank’s footprint donate to wear jeans on the day of these events, adding to the recipient’s total.
 
The Grilling For Charity events are hosted by First Central State Bank, with the bank providing the food and drinks, along with volunteers. These events began in 2009 and have raised tens of thousands of dollars for area non-profits and families. Each year, a new non-profit is chosen to receive the donations.
 
First Central State Bank is a full-service financial institution with offices in DeWitt, LeClaire, Clinton, Goose Lake and Eldridge. First Central State Bank is a subsidiary bank of Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a billion-dollar plus holding company with 18 financial offices in Eastern Iowa, also including Maquoketa State Bank with offices in Maquoketa, Andrew, and Preston; and Ohnward Bank & Trust with offices Cedar Rapids, Marion, Monticello, Cascade, Central City, and Baldwin. Trust services are offered through all banking offices under the Ohnward banner, which includes Ohnward Insurance Group, Central Realty, Ohnward Financial Advisor Services, Ohnward Farm Management, Ohnward Tax, Accounting and Business Services, Vosler Investment Group and Ohnward Wealth & Retirement.
 
Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., has assets of $1.5 Billion, capital of $150 Million and employs over 260 full and part time employees.  Ohnward is locally owned by shareholders living primarily in Jackson, Clinton, Scott, Jones, and Linn Counties. Bank management’s focus continues to be helping clients and communities grow and prosper.  The banks and ancillary businesses have a strong record of community and economic development, and educational and cultural support within the markets they serve