Tom Geiger passes the CEO role to Bob Mathiasen [Spicer, MN / Sioux Falls, SD] — Heritage Bank, N.A. announced today that Robert W. Mathiasen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026. Mathiasen, who has served as Chief Operating Officer, succeeds Tom Geiger, who will step away from day-to-day management and continue…
Please pay close attention to this notice if you have a loan at Heritage Bank NA with an Escrow Account….. Our loans with escrow accounts are analyzed once per year to make sure we have sufficient funds to pay taxes and insurance throughout the year. This affects customer payments starting with the July mortgage payment. …
Normally by mid-April, midwest farmers have either begun spring fieldwork, or are within days of the beginning of the planting season for the year. However, 2018 seems to be the “Winter that never ends,” as another major snowstorm hit Minnesota and surrounding States this past weekend. Temperatures have been extremely cold during the first half…
As people start heading off to vacations in different places, there are a few things everyone should remember when it comes to keeping your spending money safe on vacation. Click “Manage Cards” on our Digital Banking and that provides the ability to turn your debit card off and on and actively manage your usage by…
It’s cold outside, winter is here, we’ve wrapped up the Holidays and less people are out and about. Yes, this is all true because we live in the midwest! So how do the winter months affect the housing market and what does that mean for you as a buyer? Have you ever heard this said,…
STOP. THINK. CONNECT. is simple, actionable advice that everyone can follow to stay safer and more secure online. STOP: Before you use the Internet, take time to understand the risks and learn how to spot potential problems. THINK: Take a moment to be certain the path ahead is clear. Watch for warning signs and consider…
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the launch of a new website, IdentityTheft.gov, a resource that makes it easier for victims to report and recover from identity theft. The new website provides an interactive checklist that walks people through the recovery process and helps them understand which recovery steps should be taken upon learning their…
Netflix subscribers beware: There’s a scheme floating around the Internet that you should watch out for. If you’re not careful, you could end up about $400 poorer ane with a stolen identity. — by Alyssa Bereznak, Yahoo Tech March 3, 2014 It works like this: A group of scammers purporting to be Netflix tech support…
Simple measures can protect users from loss of device or identity theft — by Victoria Stunt, CBC News March 5, 2014 Smartphones carry an abundance of private information, enough to compromise bank accounts or pave the way for identity theft. Yet smartphones users often have their devices out in the open, risking theft or having the…
As we look ahead toward the cyberthreats facing us this year, some key challenges will result from the advancements in technology that are becoming part of our daily lives. Ranging from the Internet of Things to online currencies, devices and systems have never been more interconnected. Before we adopt these new technologies, we need to…
Senior citizens are embracing the digital age in greater numbers every year. Fifty-three percent of adults ages 65 and older now use the Internet and online tools such as email, according to the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Among those Internet users, 70 percent report going online daily. Not surprisingly, the Internet offers many…
Shazam and Shazam Secure offer this monthly security tip for tax season: It is tax season and criminals are seizing the opportunity for scams. Do not become the next victim! Scammers leverage every means at their disposal to separate you from your money, your identity, or anything else of value they can get. They may…
Monthly security tips from Shazam Brought to you by the Multi-State Infomation Sharing & Analysis CenterTM, a division of Center for Internet Security. What is Cyber Crime? Cyber crime is a term that covers a broad scope of criminal activity using a computer. Some common examples of cyber crime include identity theft, financial fraud, website defacements,…
