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Singer/Songwriter Danika Portz with Ryan Joseph of Alan Jackson's band will be the musical feature at the 56th Annual Primebank Ice Cream Social.  Originally from Remsen, Iowa, Danika and her husband now reside in Nashville.  
Not only will guests be treated to the fantastic music of Danika and Ryan, but Primebank staff will be scooping up delicious Ice Cream Sundaes, along with cookies, lemonade and water.  Kids will enjoy the inflatable games as well as ice cream cone tattoos and a selfie stand.  
Join in the fun, Thursday, June 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Primebank in
Le Mars!

When you bank with Primebank, you not only receive outstanding banking products and services, you are able to receive a ticket discount to save money on select shows at the Tyson Events Center and The Orpheum Theater in Sioux City, Iowa!

You can obtain a ticket discount code one of several ways.  You will find the code on your bank statement or on the banner near the top of the screen when you log into either Internet banking or our Mobile App.

When ordering tickets online at either Ticketmaster for the Tyson Events Center or the Orpheum Theater, the steps to purchase tickets with the Primebank discount code (passcode) are as follows:

  • On the appropriate Ticketmaster site, select the show you wish to purchase tickets for, a screen will appear with a dropdown, enter the number of seats you wish to purchase. 
  • Next to that is a button titled “unlock,” click that and a new screen will appear asking for your passcode, which is the area where you will enter the Primebank discount code, the code is case sensitive (passcode). 
  • Once you enter the code, click the “unlock” button next to where you entered the code. That will take you back to the screen to order the tickets and will show the applied Primebank Offer.
  • Select your seats and continue to purchase your tickets.

If you prefer to purchase tickets in person at the Primebank Box Office at the Tyson Events Center be sure to mention the discount code at the time of purchase.

The shows listed below are eligible for the ticket discount.  Check back here often as additional shows will be added.

  • April 24 - Come From Away at the Orpheum Theater 
        • 10% off select seats
  • May 2 - Golden Girls:  The Laughs Continue
        • 10% off select seats
  • May 6 - The Simon & Garfunkel Story
        • 10% off select seats 
  • May 11 & 12 - Hot Wheels Monster Trucks - Tyson Events Center
        • $10 off select adult tickets
  • June 3 - The Cher Show at the Orpheum Theater
        • 10% of select seats

There is a limit of 10 tickets per purchase.  Discount code will not be valid day of event.


Use your debit card to make purchases between April 1, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and you will automatically be entered to win! Grand Prize is a $500 Shazam gift card. Twenty-Four monthly prizes:  a $50 Shazam gift card, eight of which will be given away each month of the promotion period.

If you don't have a Primebank Debit Card, apply for one today!

No purchase is necessary to win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Promotion period is April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.

Our credit card management tool is the next generation in digital credit card management and can help you from becoming a victim of credit card fraud.

The latest and most robust innovation in credit card management is available through our mobile app. It replaces CardValet.

The credit card management tool is integrated into our Mobile App and allows you to:

  • Receive instant alerts for suspected fraud
  • Report a missing card without making a phone call
  • You have the ability to manage your card - you can turn it on and off
  • Insights to review your spending
  • Set controls for where and how your card is used
  • Create travel plans

You now have a seamless card experience that will make your card even more convenient and secure.
Primebank offers an alert notification system for your personal accounts! You can enroll today. With our alert notification system, you choose and set up which alerts you receive and how you receive them. Choose either text message, email or both. You will also receive important bank wide notifications.

To enroll in the alert notification system, follow the instructions below.

Begin by Logging in to Internet Banking.

Click “Alerts” in the upper right banner

  • Select Contact Options and enter your email or the number for the device you would like to receive text messages.
  • Click “Send Activation” Button. An activation code will be emailed or sent via text message. Enter that activation code.
  • Next, click “Alert Options”, to set up the alerts. Scroll down and choose the types of alerts you would like to receive. Click “+” to see the Alerts options for each category.
  • Choose the “Alerts” you would like to receive by clicking that box.
  • Choose which accounts and thresholds.
  • Once you are done setting up your alerts you can click on the Overview button to see all your alerts.

Please know you can come back at any-time to add more or delete them via the Alert Options button.

Please read the additional information below.

Please do not use the Secure inbox as a choice. For this option to work you must be logged into Internet Banking or the Primebank Mobile App to receive any notifications. Thus we do not recommend this option. The App notification option is to receive banner messages through the Primebank Mobile App without having to be logged into the Primebank Mobile App.

That is all there is to the process. Enroll now and receive all your alerts at your fingertips.

Angela Penne was nominated by her supervisor, Josh Kovarna, who writes: Angie started her career with Primebank 20 years ago as a secretary in the loan department. Since then, Angie has grown into a seasoned loan processor and bank officer. … Angie also serves as a supervisor in her area and has been a steadfast volunteer for the bank’s numerous community activities.
We are pleased to let you know that Primebank will offer a NEW and EXPANDED alert notification system for your personal accounts!

You can enroll in our new system beginning October 3rd. Please know that you will no longer receive notifications from the previous alert system October 31st. (To continue receiving notifcation alerts you must enroll in our new Notifi system).

With our new notification system, only you choose and set up which notifications you recieve and how you receive them. Choose either text message, email or both. You will also, now, receive important bank wide notifications.

Beginning October 3rd to enroll in the new notification alert system, follow the instructions below.

  • Begin by Logging in to Internet Banking
  • Click “Alerts” in the upper right banner
  • Select Contact Options and enter your email or the number for the device you would like to receive text messages.
  • Click “Send Activation” Button. An activation code will be emailed or sent via text message. Enter that Activation code.
  • Next, click “Alert Options”, to set up the alerts. Scroll down and choose the types of alerts you would like to receive. Click “+” to see the Alerts options for each category.
  • Choose the “Alerts” you would like to receive by clicking that box.
  • Choose which accounts and thresholds.
  • Once you are done setting up your alerts you can click on the Overview button to see all of your alerts.
  • Please know you can come back at any-time to add more or delete them via the Alert Options button.

Please read the additional information below.

Please do not use the Secure inbox as a choice. For this option to work you must be logged into Internet Banking or the Primebank Mobile App to receive any notifications. Thus, we do not recommend this option. The App notification option is to receive banner messages through the Primebank Mobile App without having to be logged into the Primebank Mobile App.

That is all there is to the process. Enroll in our new and expanded service now and receive all your alerts at your fingertips.

Thank you to eveyone who voted for Primebank in the Best of NWest Iowa voting. We are honored to have been named a finalist in several categories including Best Business Lender. Stop in and speak with one of our lenders or customer service staff and see why Primebank stands out.

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