Celebrating 115 Years
of Dedication, Loyalty & Community
At Points West Community Bank, we’re proud of the last 114 years – the people who established our bank, the ones who expanded it, the communities that welcomed us, and especially the customers who have trusted us to serve and support them.
As is true with any operation, you don’t get to be 115 years old without grit, trust, and, of course, loyal customers. From the bankers we hire to the businesses we support, it’s an honor and privilege to raise up those around us.
Over the Years…The History of Points West Community Bank
Since 1906, Points West has remained a true community bank, locally-owned and managed and committed to ensuring that the interests of our customers come first. History matters, and to celebrate ours, we are illustrating the stories of our predecessors as well as our customers, their families and businesses.
Stories of Grit
Read the Stories that Have Allowed Us to Build a History We Are Proud of.
The Legacy of Reuben Lisco, Points West Founder
Reuben was renowned as one of the community’s leading citizens and was strongly identified as a pioneer rancher and progressive contributor to the Lisco, Nebraska area. Ruben was a resident of the county since 1881, arriving that year from Platte county, where he had...
Meet Harold, Who Laid the Foundation for Points West Future
Harold Olson went to work for Reuben Lisco at the Lisco State Bank in 1924 and eventually took over for Lisco in 1939 after Lisco’s passing. Olson was also left in charge of Reuben’s estate, after years of friendship and earning his trust. Olson was born and raised in...
Endless Dedication, Community and Gratefulness in Chappell: Burgie’s
Chappell is the definition of small-town charm. Even on a freezing, snowy day, Corinne Fischer and I walked from the bank, down a block and across Main Street to Burgie's which is one of three restaurants in a town of 870 people. After we walked through the front...
We Want to Hear From You!
Share your stories of Grit & Determination
To be celebrated alongside our predecessors as well as our customers, their families and businesses, send in your story of grit by filling out the form below.