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Sovereign Bank is the largest tribally-owned bank in the United States, owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The bank focuses on community-driven banking, emphasizing relationships, trust, and financial empowerment for both Native and non-Native customers. It was rebranded in 2023 to honor its tribal heritage and continues to prioritize financial stability and self-sufficiency for families and businesses. With roots tracing back to the acquisition of First Oklahoma Bank in 1984, Sovereign Bank combines the capabilities of a large bank with a small-town, relationship-focused approach. The bank promotes personalized banking solutions tailored to individual needs and offers a Financial Learning Hub for education and empowerment. Sovereign Bank is dedicated to serving all communities and investing in people, fostering opportunity and stability for future generations.
Greater Iowa Credit Union (GICU) is a member-owned financial cooperative established in June 1932 by a group of Iowa State University employees. It has grown to serve over 36,000 members across a 33-county area in Central and Western Iowa, managing assets between $624 million and $667 million. GICU is federally insured and state-chartered, emphasizing its commitment to the financial well-being of its members and the communities it serves. GICU offers a range of financial services typical of credit unions, including banking services like checking and savings accounts, loans for personal, auto, and business needs, and possibly investment services. The credit union operates nine branch locations in cities such as Ames, Ankeny, and Des Moines, providing localized service. GICU is also dedicated to community engagement, having received recognition as the Best Credit Union in Crawford County and Story County multiple times.