Congratulations to Titonka Savings Bank on its 44th Consecutive 5-Star SUPERIOR Rating

September 2002. Coral Gables, FL. BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation's leading independent bank research firm, is pleased to announce it has awarded its top 5-star SUPERIOR rating to Titonka Savings Bank, Titonka, Forest City, and Thompson, Iowa. This marks the 44th consecutive time Titonka Savings Bank has earned the prestigious award securing its position as one of the strongest banks in the country.

Banks that have achieved the highest BauerFinancial 5-star Superior rating for a minimum of forty consecutive quarters additionally qualify for BauerFinancial's coveted Exceptional Performance Rating. This is a distinction claimed by only 18% of the nation's banks, including Titonka Savings Bank.

"What makes community banks, like Titonka Savings Bank, stand out is their commitment to their customers and communities," observed Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. "The latest buzzword we're hearing these days is 'customer-centric'. It means centering the way you do business around the customer. Well, it may be new jargon, but it's not a new concept for community banks, like Titonka Savings Bank, which have ALWAYS operated that way. They call it good, old-fashioned banking."

Established in 1916, Titonka Savings Bank has provided banking services to its neighbors and friends in Titonka, Forest City and the surrounding areas for over 86 years through three conveniently located offices in Titonka, Forest City, and Thompson.

Titonka Savings Bank: "Your 5-Star Community Bank."

173 Main St N, PO Box 309 • Titonka, IA 50480-0309
Telephone 515-928-2142 • 800-920-2085
Fax 515-928-2042

101 Highway 69 N • Forest City, IA 50436-1616
Telephone 641-585-3247 • Fax 641-585-3907

155 Jackson St, PO Box 7 • Thompson, IA 50478-0007
Telephone 641-584-2275 • 866-984-2275
Fax 641-584-2575

©2001-2007 Titonka Savings Bank
03/24/2003