Hometown Community Bank

07/27/2026

Don’t let scams ruin the experience!
With big-ticket sporting events, concerts, and festivals planned this year, scams targeting unsuspecting fans are on the rise.
Scammers are creating fake websites and selling fraudulent tickets and merchandise to steal your money, as well as your personal and financial information. Here are a few ways to protect yourself.
• Only buy tickets and merchandise from official websites. Always verify the URL is legitimate before entering payment information.
• Be cautious of unsolicited offers or deals that seem too good to be true.
• Avoid payment requests using cryptocurrency, gift cards, or wire transfers.
• Watch for red flags like typos or overly urgent offers.
• When a website asks you to verify that you are human, clicking on pictures is common. Be cautious of other requests, like entering keyboard shortcuts.

07/23/2026

Congratulations Dakotah Viktora-Kashmark and wife Robin on the birth of their first baby! Daisy Mae was born on July 15th, weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. Parents and baby are all doing well.

07/23/2026

🛡️ Fraud Prevention Tip: Use a Gel Pen When Writing Checks

If you still write checks, consider using a black or blue gel ink pen. Pigment-based gel inks are generally more resistant to the chemicals used in traditional "check washing" scams, making it more difficult for criminals to alter information on a stolen check.

Additional ways to protect yourself:

Mail checks inside the post office rather than leaving them in your home mailbox.
Review your account activity regularly.
Consider electronic payment options when available.
Report any unauthorized transactions immediately.

Remember: No pen can eliminate fraud risk entirely, but using a quality gel pen and following safe check-handling practices can help reduce your exposure to check fraud.

BankersOnline.com recommends Uni-Ball 207 "Super Ink" gel pens.

07/21/2026

Ninety-four percent of park and recreation agencies provide playgrounds for the local community of all ages. We encourage you to enjoy this summer vacation with your families!
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07/16/2026

Check out the Grant County Fair in Herman, MN this weekend!

07/15/2026

The West Otter Tail County Fair starts today and runs through Sunday, July 19. Check out what's fun at the fair!

Entertainment & 4-H Events Schedule

07/14/2026

It's National Ice Cream month, AND National Ice Cream DAY on Sunday, July 19th! Comment below what your favorite ice cream flavor is, then enjoy ice cream this entire month!

07/13/2026

CYRUS location customers: Front door locked! Use back door only until further notice.
The tiny remains of our sidewalk are being taken away today, so the front door will remain locked until it is safe to enter from the front. The back door (in the drive-through alley) is open to customers.

07/13/2026

Now that county fairs are starting throughout Minnesota, please remember to support our local 4-H groups! Visit their exhibits at the fair, talk to the young participants, watch the animal shows! We are proud of our local community future leaders.

07/10/2026

Happy Park and Recreation Month!
Hometown Community Bank recognizes the many ways parks and recreation connects us. Our local parks have been home to . Help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month with National Recreation and Park Association by visiting your local park in July!