Our Stories
Darr Feedlot is a Big Business that Values Local Banking
Cattle operation has been a customer of Waypoint Bank – Cozad since it began in 1982 Where’s the beef in central Nebraska? Ask anyone in the vicinity of Cozad, Neb., and they’ll tell you it’s probably under the management of Darr Feedlot, Inc. Darr Feedlot, which...
Giving Blood is Giving Back to the Community
Waypoint Bank’s Al Svajgr is recognized by Cozad's American Red Cross for donating 228 pints of blood He is a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of guy At an early age, Al Svajgr learned the Nebraska way of getting the job done: rolling up your sleeves and going to work. Al...
Volunteer Creatively Helps Bring New Housing to her Community
Kristen Jack’s volunteer efforts enrich Eustis, Nebraska Kristen moved to Eustis (population 400), in 1995 after marrying her husband Neil, who graduated from Eustis High School while she graduated from nearby Cozad High School. The Jacks have two children, Samantha,...
The Clay Center Child Care Center to Open this Fall
Child Care Center Goes from Vision to Reality in Clay Center, Nebraska Clay Center’s Jessie Anderson and co-workers help bring a child care center from vision to reality. Now 40 kids are anxiously awaiting a state operating license With no licensed facilities, Clay...
School Isn’t Out for Summer
School isn’t out for summer: Colorado Springs’ Ken Brower is attending graduate school certificate program for community bankers. Waypoint Bank – Colorado Springs Vice President Ken Brower is attending the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), a 25-month...
Cozad’s Tammy Higgins turned her grief into a community-wide festival and Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Tammy lost her beloved father – who suffered from dementia – last December 30, on his 77th birthday. “My Dad was absolutely my whole world and a true gem to everyone who knew him; he was a very hard worker who took care of his family.” On June 21, the Cozad...
Joshua Alcantar Sings New Tune
This month we’re featuring Joshua Alcantar, Commercial Lender at Waypoint Bank – Fort Collins. Josh started with us last fall and quickly became an integral part of the Fort Collins office. He is such a great fit for our culture, and we often forget he hasn’t been...
Company Founders Find Perfect Harmony
Bill and Diane Warren understand the fundamentals for creating a successful business. And they recognized many of those same principles when they were introduced to Waypoint Bank, where the service the Warrens receive is personally tailored to meet their unique needs....
Mikron Manufacturing Soars with Waypoint Bank – Colorado Springs
Brian and Tamie Bedford are grateful that everyone at Waypoint Bank knows their names. And their voices! The Bedfords own Mikron Manufacturing, a small, custom-metal manufacturing and CNC precision machining business based in Colorado Springs. The couple shared they...
Cozad’s Xavier Chinchilla Awarded National Hagan Merit Scholarship
Cozad born, raised, and educated Xavier Chinchilla is finishing his stellar senior year at Cozad High School by receiving a top scholarship, the Hagan Merit Scholorship that provides up to $7,500 each semester for four years! Xavier started with us here in Cozad as a...