August 2008: Nicollet County Bank, St. Peter, Minnesota stands strong in the current environment while many financial institutions are faltering. You don’t have to take their word for it, though; Nicollet County Bank has earned a 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm. The 5-Star rating is based on the overall financial picture of the bank and indicates that Nicollet County Bank is one of the strongest banks in the nation. What’s more, this represents the 76th consecutive quarter that Nicollet County Bank has earned this highest honor giving it the added distinction of being an “Exceptional Performance Bank”. Only institutions that have achieved this highest 5-Star rating for ten years or longer can claim this distinction. 

“In a climate where it is increasingly difficult to shine, Nicollet County Bank proves it can be done,” remarks Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. “In fact, local residents should be proud that their community bank is one of the elite financial institutions in the nation. They can rest assured that their deposits are well-placed in this 5-Star bank.”

Established in 1883, Nicollet County Bank has been pleased to fulfill the financial needs of its neighbors and friends for 125 years. It currently operates through its conveniently located office on South Third Street in St. Peter and can also be found on the internet at www.nicolletcountybank.com.

Nicollet County Bank: “Community People You Know.”

BauerFinancial, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading independent bank rating and research firm, has been reporting on and analyzing the performance of U.S. banks and credit unions since 1983. No institution pays for its rating, nor can they elude it. Consumers may obtain star-ratings by visiting <http://www.bauerfinancial.com>www.bauerfinancial.com.