First State Bank

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First State Bank would like to remind you to never give out your personal information over the phone, in person, or through email.

There will never be a legitimate reason the bank or anyone else will contact you and ask your debit or credit card number, expiration date, or password.

Identity theft continues to be a problem for the banking industry. Be sure you are always on alert, and protect your personal data.

Since 1884, Your Deposits Have Been Safe and Secure With Us

With all of the turmoil on Wall Street, its nice to be reminded of what Main Street America is all about. Community banks are the backbone of the American economy, providing local business loans, farm loans, and home loans. Community banks are strong, safe, secure and stable financial institutions focused on doing what is best for our customers and communities.

Your insured community bank deposits are safe. If you are concerned about the safety of your money, talk to your community banker to get the straight facts.

TRANSACTION ACCOUNT GUARANTEE PROGRAM NOTICE

First State Bank is participating in the FDICs Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 2010, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDICs general deposit insurance rules. First State Bank has chosen not to include Negotiable Order of Withdrawal Accounts (NOW Accounts) in the FDICs Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Customers of First State Bank with Negotiable Order of Withdrawal Accounts (NOW Accounts) will continue to be insured through December 31, 2013, for up to $250,000 under the FDICs general deposit insurance rules.