Titonka Savings Bank - 54th Consecutive 5 Star Superior Rating Press Release


	Titonka Savings earns its 54th Consecutive 5 Start Rating
	Congratulations to Titonka Savings Bank on its 54th Consecutive 5-Star SUPERIOR Rating Titonka Savings Bank with offices in Titonka, Forest City, and Thompson has earned a 5-star rating by BauerFinancial Inc., the nation's leading independent bank rating firm. Furthermore, the bank sailed through its most recent Community Reinvestment evaluation by federal regulators. In addition to the prestige of being one of the strongest banks in the nation, it is also credited with a reputation of solid investment in its community. (The star rating is base on an evaluation of the most recent financial data filed with federal regulators and analyzed by BauerFinancial Inc.) Titonka Savings Bank has earned BauerFinancial's 5-star rating 54 consecutive times which makes it part of an even more elite group of banks considered "Exceptional Performance Banks" by the rating firm. "The Community Reinvestment Act was originated in 1977 and revised in 1995," notes Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial Inc. "To score well, Titonka Savings Bank had to demonstrate that it is responsive to the credit needs of its community, it has a good geographic distribution of loans in its area and it makes a high level of community development loans. Couple the success Titonka Savings Bank has had reaching out to its community with the financial success it has achieved, and you know you are dealing with a true winner." Established in 1916, Titonka Savings Bank has been serving the needs of its neighbors and friends in Titonka, Forest City, Thompson and the surrounding areas for 89 years. It operates through three conveniently located offices in Titonka, Forest City, and Thompson and can also be found on the Internet at www.tsbbank.com. Titonka Savings Bank: "Your 5-Star Community Bank." BauerFinancial Inc., of Coral Gables, FL, is the nation's leading independent bank rating firm. It has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks, thrifts, and credit unions since 1983. Consumer may obtain free star-ratings by calling 800-388-6686 of visiting www.bauerfinancial.com.
	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 03/24/2005