Feb. 26, 2026

This piece is sponsored by The First National Bank in Sioux Falls.

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls recently broke ground for a new branch in Chamberlain, which will open later this year.

“We have had an agricultural banker serving the Chamberlain market for several years,” president and CEO Chris Ekstrum said, “and this expansion is a natural step as we build on those relationships.”

The 2,800-square-foot branch is being built at 106 Paul Gust Road, and First National Bank expects to open its doors in the summer. The bank will staff the location with a branch manager, teller and universal banker.

Todd Van Den Bosch has provided agricultural banking services in the area for nearly 20 years. He joined the bank in 2020, and he also will have an office in the branch.

My family and I have lived in Chamberlain since 2006, and I take great pride in serving this community,” Van Den Bosch said. “I know the people will continue to respond well to the bank’s culture and the way we do business.”

As a family-owned organization with an unwavering dedication to the ag industry, First National Bank is committed to investing in rural areas.

“Building this branch is our way of making that clear,” Van Den Bosch said.

In addition to its agricultural banking services, First National Bank installed an ATM near Al’s Oasis in the Chamberlain-Oacoma area in 2024.

“As our bank continues to grow, we’ve been looking for opportunities to expand our service area,” chief banking officer Jeff Russell said. “This is the first branch we’ve opened in a new community since Harrisburg in 2004. We feel our style of community banking is a perfect fit for the tight-knit Chamberlain area.”

First National Bank proudly serves Baltic, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Flandreau and Harrisburg with a deep understanding of the needs of smaller towns.

“We look forward to strengthening our presence, welcoming new customers and becoming an even more active partner in the Chamberlain community and surrounding area,” Ekstrum said.

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