​Independent Bank Customers Make Christmas Brighter For Area Children

Front: Brian VanderZalm and Jennifer Williams of DHHS, Linda Carroll and Sharon Frye of Independent Bank, Lori Schultz DHHS, Back Row: Michelle Vance, Andi Winter, and Sarah Thorne of Independent Bank

Independent Bank Customers Make Christmas Brighter For Area Children

While the White Cloud area abounds with some of the most striking natural beauty in the region  it is the kindness and benevolence of the people who reside there that shines through as its most compelling attribute.

With Christmas approaching the staff of Independent Bank once again appealed to their customers for donations to ensure the children of our area who reside in foster care will have presents to open for Christmas. This annual exercise in holiday giving has been an undertaking for... 

...​over a decade at the bank but this year the generosity of their clientele exceeded all expectations as the folks who patronize Independent ponied up over $1200 for the cause.

Oh, and there was also a box filled with donated toys that would be making their way into the hands of our children in foster care as well.

“We’ve done this for years but this was our best year ever,” said Bank Manager Woody Bowman. “The generosity shown by our customers is what made it all possible.”
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Kudos to the Independent Bank folks for their efforts and gales of gratitude to their customers who did their part to help make Christmas a little brighter for those in need.