110 Years of Doing What’s Right for Our Community
Since 1916, Bank of Prairie du Sac has invested in the people, farms, businesses, and organizations that make this place home — because Local Matters.
On March 22, 1916, Bank of Prairie du Sac opened its doors with a simple promise: do what’s right for our community. More than a century later, that promise still guides everything we do.
As we celebrate our 110th Anniversary, we’re highlighting 110 Ways We Invest in Our Community — from supporting essential services and local nonprofits to standing beside small businesses, schools, and family farms.
110 Ways We Invest in Our Community
Throughout our anniversary year, we’re sharing stories that reflect our long-standing commitment to doing what’s right — right here at home. These are just some of the many ways Bank of Prairie du Sac invests in our community:
Way #1 — Sauk Prairie Healthcare Foundation
Supporting an independent local healthcare system that delivers exceptional, community‑focused care.
Way #2 — Good Neighbor Clinic of Sauk Prairie, Inc.
Funding essential medical and dental services for neighbors in need.
Way #3 — Sauk Prairie Area Food Pantry
Strengthening access to healthy, reliable food options.
Way #4 — Sauk Prairie School District's At-Risk Programming
Providing support for students who benefit from additional structure, stability, and resources.
Way #5 — St. Vincent de Paul Sauk Prairie/Roxbury
Helping provide essential assistance to households experiencing hardship.
Way #6 — Supporting Local Connections
Participating in local chamber events, including the Lodi & Lake Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Awards Night, to strengthen local relationships and community leadership.
Way #7 — Supporting Community Fundraising
Participating in BINGO Night hosted by Friends of Sauk Prairie Healthcare to support fundraising efforts that benefit local healthcare initiatives.
Way #8 — Supporting Neighbors Through Service
Bank staff volunteering to help deliver meals through Sauk Prairie Healthcare Mobile Meals to ensure neighbors receive nutritious food and meaningful connections.
Way #9 — Supporting Local Public Safety
Bank staff (Dawn & Tom) delivering pizza for a squad meeting to the Sauk Prairie Police Department during Community Banking month.
Way #10 — Supporting Through Service
Bank of Prairie du Sac staff, Roxi and Heather, members of the Sauk Prairie Optimist Club volunteering with their club's Spring Vote Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser.
Way #11 — Supporting Local Public Safety
Bank staff member, Ross, delivering pizza to the Sauk City Fire Department for their April meeting meal in recognition of Community Banking Month.
Doing What’s Right, Then, Now, and Always
From our first days in 1916 to today, our focus has remained the same: doing what’s right for our customers and our community.
We believe:
- Banking decisions are best made locally, by people who know the community.
- Strong communities are built when businesses, farms, nonprofits, and families are supported.
- Long-term relationships matter more than transactions.
Whether we’re helping a family purchase a home, supporting a local fundraiser, or walking fields with a long-time farm customer, we’re honored to be part of the story of this community.
Looking Ahead to the Next 110 Years
As we look to the future, our commitment remains unchanged. We will continue to:
- Invest in the organizations and causes that strengthen our community
- Support local businesses and agriculture
- Provide trusted financial guidance to our customers
- Make decisions based on what’s right for the people we serve
Thank you for trusting Bank of Prairie du Sac for 110 years. We look forward to serving you — and this community — for many years to come.