Prevail Bank Combines Reading & Financial Education Bankers teach children valuable saving skills by reading together. (Baraboo) During the month of April – National Financial Literacy Month - eight Prevail Bank professionals volunteered and taught, in collaboration with the classroom teachers, approximately 286 kids the value of saving. They facilitated money-related activities and read a book entitled, “The Berenstain Bear’s Trouble with Money”. The story follows Brother and Sister Bear as they
(Baraboo) Baraboo High School’s Interact Club received $1,000 from Prevail Bank in support of its Food For Kidz program. The program packs meals for children and families in need; 95,000 meals were packaged this year. The contribution was one of 25 awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable Contributions Committee. This spring, the Committee donated a total of $109,945 to nonprofits that serve low-to-moderate income households, support local economic growth, provide financial education, or enhance the
(Baraboo) Habitat for Humanity of the Wisconsin River Area received $5,000 from Prevail Bank in support of its Home Repair Heros program. The program fixes houses for veterans, low-income, and disabled homeowners who are struggling to maintain their homes. Services include the installation of handicapped-accessible ramps, window and door replacements, replacement of steps and handrails for safety and energy efficiency projects. The contribution was one of 25 awarded through Prevail Bank’s Charitable
More than 740 (and counting!) Sauk County Kids Enroll in Imagination Library’s Free Books as New Literacy Program Expands Its Reach FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MORE INFORMATION: Rowan Childs, Rowan@madisonreadingproject.com, (608) 347-7970 Madison, WI - In less than three weeks since Madison Reading Project expanded its literacy service area to include Sauk County, parents have eagerly enrolled their young children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive a free book mailed
Small businesses can build real brand awareness and loyal customers without a massive advertising budget — but creativity alone won't carry you. In Sauk Prairie, where businesses serve a close-knit riverway community, the difference between getting noticed and being overlooked usually comes down to one thing: showing up consistently with a clear strategy behind the effort.The Tool Most Businesses Skip: A Written Plan If you run your marketing by instinct — posting when something feels timely, trying a
Launching a business in the Sauk Prairie area is an exciting leap—but also one that rewards owners who invest intentionally in a few foundational areas. The most successful new businesses tend to share one theme: they allocate early resources toward stability, visibility, and operational clarity rather than reacting later when problems grow more expensive. This article covers: Foundational financial and operational systems Early customer visibility strategy Smart technology choices Document readiness
Not too long ago, the idea of working from anywhere was a novelty—something for freelancers, consultants, or the lucky few with progressive bosses. Now, it’s clear that remote work and flexible schedules aren’t just passing trends. They’re fundamental shifts in how we approach productivity, work-life balance, and even the way we define success. But while many companies have accepted the idea in theory, the real challenge is making it work—sustainably, equitably, and in a way that doesn’t leave employees