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HomeTown Named Best Credit Union in Southern Minnesota

HomeTown Credit Union has been recognized by readers of the Southern Minnesota Scene as the Best Credit Union in Southern Minnesota and Best Bank in Owatonna in the 2026 Readers Choice Awards. The annual Readers Choice Awards celebrate businesses and organizations that readers believe stand out in their communities. Read more about the award here.

Our Voice Assistant, Hope, Can Now Do Even More 24/7!

HomeTown is excited to share that our Voice Assistant, Hope, has recently been enhanced to help our members with even more of their everyday banking needs. Think account balances, transaction reviews, common banking questions and tasks, and so much more. And, she's only a phone call away, 24/7. Click to learn more!

Join Us for HomeTown FREE Cone Day on Tuesday, August 25

There's no better way to celebrate summer one last time than with a free ice cream cone — Our annual HomeTown FREE Cone Day is back! Join us at three different ice cream shops across our communities on Tuesday, August 25 from 5-7PM to enjoy sunshine and sweet treats. Click to view participating locations.

Join Us As We Celebrate Member Appreciation Day 2026

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us for Member Appreciation Day on Tuesday, August 11 in Owatonna, Faribault, and Northfield for food, festivities, and giveaways. Read the article for participating locations and additional details. We can't wait to see you!

HomeTown is Drop-Off Location for 2026 Stuff The Bus Supply Drive

HomeTown is proud to partner with United Way of Steele County and Community Pathways of Steele County for the 2026 Stuff The Bus school supply drive. Read the full article to learn more about the initiative, view all the drop-off locations, and see a list of requested items.

HomeTown Announces Mastercard® Priceless Surprises Campaign

HomeTown Credit Union is excited to announce its participation in Mastercard’s Priceless Surprises campaign—giving members even more reasons to use your HomeTown Debit Mastercard® and HomeTown Credit Mastercard® every day. Read the full article to learn how you could win one of many prizes!

HomeTown to Sponsor Cash Splash Event in Owatonna July 11

HomeTown is excited to partner with the City of Owatonna and the River Springs Water Park to host a fun Cash Splash event for kids on Saturday, July 11. With thousands of coins lining the bottom of the pool, it's an event you don't want to miss. Click the article to learn more.

HomeTown Awards 2026 Scholarships to Local Student Members

HomeTown Credit Union proudly announces the recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarded each year in conjunction with April’s Financial Literacy Month. After application reviews in May, four young members were chosen and presented their scholarship checks. Click to read the full press release.

Join Our Board of Directors — Accepting Applications Now

HomeTown Credit Union is seeking a passionate community member to serve on our volunteer Board of Directors. This unique opportunity allows you to help guide the strategic direction of a member-focused financial institution while making a meaningful local impact. If you’re ready to share your voice, strengthen your community, and grow as a leader, we invite you to learn more.

HomeTown Banker Steps into New Role as Mortgage Originator

HomeTown Credit Union is pleased to announce that longtime team member, Anthony Kozelka, has transitioned into a new role as Mortgage Originator, serving members in our Owatonna community.  His strong foundation in member service and lending makes him prepared to support homebuyers in navigating the mortgage process. Click to learn more.

Visit Us at the 2026 Spring Home & Garden Shows

HomeTown staff will be at two upcoming Home & Garden Shows within our communities this Spring. Stop by and see us for awesome free giveaways, special promotions, and a chance to win up to $250 in prizes. Read the article for dates, times, and locations — we'll see you there!

HomeTown to Host Blood Drive on April 30

HomeTown is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at our Northfield branch location. Community members and HomeTown members alike are invited to roll up their sleeves and help make a life-saving difference. Sign up to donate now!

An Enhanced Statement Experience is Coming Soon!

At HomeTown Credit Union, we’re always looking to make banking more convenient for our members. Beginning in March, we’re introducing an enhanced statement experience as we transition to a new statement vendor. This change brings a refreshed look, improved access to information, and added convenience — all with no action required from you. Read the news here.

Join Us for Free Financial Education Classes

Join HomeTown Credit Union this February for FREE virtual financial education classes. Open to the public, these classes are led by Melissa, our Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, and are designed to provide easy to understand knowledge about all things money and finances. Click here to register now!

HomeTown’s Melissa Kuhl Earns CCUFC Designation

HomeTown Credit Union is proud to announce that Melissa Kuhl, Community Engagement Coordinator, has earned the Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) designation through America’s Credit Unions (CUNA). Read the full article to learn more about this ceritfication and the incredible role she plays at HomeTown.

Join Us at our 2026 Annual Meeting

HomeTown is hosting our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Join us for dinner and an informational session about our 2025 business year. View the full article for additional information and to RSVP.

HomeTown Launches Swipe Local, Win Big Campaign

HomeTown Credit Union is excited to announce Swipe Local, Win Big, a year-long initiative aimed at celebrating and partnering with local businesses! Learn how you could shop at our featured businesses each month and pay with your HomeTown Debit Card for chances to win $500*. Read the full press release here.

HomeTown Insurance Professionals Welcomes New Agent

HomeTown Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has added Corey Madrid, a highly experienced insurance professional, to our in-house agency brand, HomeTown Insurance Professionals. Corey will assist members with personalized, member-centric insurance alongside HomeTown's banking products and services. Click to read the full press release here.

Meet Hope — The newest member of the HomeTown team!

HomeTown is excited to introduce our new virtual assistant, Hope, ready to amplify all of your financial experiences here. Reachable by simply calling us, Hope is available 24/7 to help provide answers and assistance on a wide variety of banking needs. Read the full article to connect with her today!

2026 HomeTown Scholarships Available Now

Are you or someone you know finishing up high school in 2026 and looking for scholarship opportunities to cover a portion of post-secondary education? HomeTown is offering both $1,000 and $500 scholarships for our members — read the article to learn how to apply today!

HomeTown's Supervisory Committee is Looking for Volunteers

Are you interested in the operational procedures and financial reporting of businesses? HomeTown is looking to fill a volunteer position on our Supervisory Committee, a subset of our Board of Directors. The committee plays a pivotal role in the safety of our members' funds. Read the article for additional details as well as how to express your interest.

HomeTown Named Best Credit Union in Southern MN

After tens of thousands of votes, we're thrilled to share that HomeTown Credit Union rose to the top of the list again in 2025, being named Best Credit Union in Southern Minnesota. We couldn't be more appreciative of our membership. Read the article for full details.

Join Us for Member Appreciation Day!

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us for Member Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 29 in Owatonna, Faribault, and Northfield for food, festivities, and giveaways. Read the article for participating locations and additional details.

HomeTown & FHLB Donate $10,000 to SCHS

HomeTown Credit Union, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), is pleased to announce a $10,000 donation to the Steele County Humane Society. View the article to learn more about the incredible partnership and the full impact it will have.

Retired CEO recognized with CU Builder Award

After dedicating her career to HomeTown, retired CEO, Kim Westphal, has officially been recognized with a distinguished credit union award from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation. Click the article to read the full press release.

Chad Corcoran Named CEO & President

We are proud to announce that effective Monday, March 24, 2025, Chad Corcoran will step into the role of CEO here at HomeTown following the retirement of Kim Westphal. Chad has been instrumental in HomeTown's growth and will continue to lead with a clear vision of our future. Click to read the full press release here.

Join us at our Annual Meeting

HomeTown is hosting our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Join us for dinner and an informational session about our 2024 business year. View the full article for additional information and to RSVP.

HomeTown to Host Golden Grill Out in Honor of 50 Years

In honor of our 50th anniversary, HomeTown Credit Union is hosting a Golden Grill Out on June 18, 2024 at the Owatonna Country Club. All staff, current members and families, guests, and community supporters are invited to attend this event to celebrate the incredible milestone. Read the article for additional details and a link to RSVP now.

HomeTown Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2024

This is a very exciting year for HomeTown — we've reached the incredible milestone of 50 years in business serving members across southern Minnesota. We've grown to serve over 23,000 members and are excited for what's to come in the next 50 years! Check out the article to learn more about the success we've seen over the years as well as how we plan to celebrate the occasion.

HomeTown Launches Free Financial Education Center

HomeTown has partnered with Banzai to provide members of all ages free, in-depth financial education courses, articles, and learning tools all in one place — our HomeTown Education Center. This is just another way we are committed to helping you achieve your financial goals. Read the article to learn more about the program.

What's your HomeTown Story?

We’re collecting stories that highlight the variety of ways HomeTown has helped members throughout their financial journeys. Maybe we helped finance a new home, secure a car loan, or simply overcome financial boundaries — no matter the circumstances, we're looking for your positive story as a way to share a glimpse inside the HomeTown family. Click the article to share yours now!

HomeTown to Host Free Virtual Financial Classes

Our Community Financial Wellness Coordinator, Ellie, will be providing free virtual financial education classes to our communities during the first week of February. With a wide variety of topics, there's sure to be something that could help you out! Read the article to see class dates and to register.

HomeTown is Giving Back for the Holidays

With Community as one of our core values, HomeTown continually gives back to our local areas each year through volunteering, sponsorships, and donations. And now, we're looking for member input on which organizations we should share donation dollars with for the holidays. Read the article to learn how you can nominate an organization to be gifted $250 from HomeTown.

HomeTown to Host Free Financial Classes

Our Community Financial Wellness Coordinator, Ellie, will be providing free virtual financial education classes to our communities during the first week of February. With a wide variety of topics, there's sure to be something that could help you out! Read the article to see class dates and to register.

HomeTown Launches HomeTown Insurance Professionals

HomeTown is proud to announce that we've established an extension of our HomeTown Credit Union brand to now provide members with access to affordable insurance products. HomeTown Insurance Professionals, our very own insurance agency, will give members an opportunity to secure competitive insurance coverage at the same place they do their banking. Read the article to learn more.

HomeTown Mastercard® Credit Cards Coming Soon

To provide members with enhanced credit card benefits, we are excited to announce that HomeTown Mastercard® Credit Cards will be available in September! Current Visa® Credit Cardholders will receive their cards soon. Read the article for information about this change, new card benefits, and activation instructions.

HomeTown Launches Member Perks Program

 HomeTown is excited to announce that all members are now eligible to join our new Member Perks program! Need discounted Valleyfair tickets? Or maybe an affordable hotel and rental car? We've got you covered. Read the article to find out how you can access discounts and limited-time offers on thousands of items and events.

Join Us for Member Appreciation Days!

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us June 29 & 30 in Northfield, Faribault, and Owatonna for food, festivities, and giveaways. Read the article for more details.

HomeTown FREE Cone Days Are Back This Summer

Did you hear the scoop? As a way to say "thank you", we're hosting three FREE Cone Days this summer within our communities — Check out the article for more details and to see the dates and locations. We'll see you there!

HomeTown Recognized Nationally for CUNA Awards

HomeTown is being recognized at the national level as a Desjardins Youth Award winner for the work we did this year to enhance financial literacy and live out the people-helping-people credit union philosophy within our communities. Our winning entry was focused on the work of our Community Education Coordinator, Kurt Halverson. Read the article to learn more.

HomeTown Expands Field of Membership

We are thrilled to announce that we have officially expanded our service-eligible area to 26 counties across southern Minnesota — This is up from our original 4-county service area. Read the article to learn more about the expansion as well as which counties are included!

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarships Available Now

We've partnered with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council again this year to provide scholarships to eligible HomeTown Credit Union members. Read the article to learn how to apply for one of sixteen $1,000 scholarships now!

HomeTown Wins Adult Financial Education Award

HomeTown is thrilled to be honored with a 2022 Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for the efforts of our Community Education Coordinator, Kurt Halverson. Read the article to learn about the work he's been doing as well as what the award recognizes.

HomeTown Credit Union Mergers with Jostens Employees Credit Union

Home Town Federal Credit Union (HomeTown) announces it has merged with Jostens Employees Credit Union (Jostens) of Owatonna, Minnesota with an effective date of August 1, 2022. Read the article to learn more about this exciting partnership.

2022 Annual Meeting

Join is for the 2022 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 5:30pm, at the Elks Lodge #1166 in Faribault. RSVP required. Click for more details.

HomeTown's FREE Summer Movies Are Back!

HomeTown is thrilled to once again be partnering with Cannon Valley Cinema 10 to offer FREE family-friendly movies every Wednesday for 10 weeks this summer. Beat the heat and join us! Read the article for a list of movies and dates.

Apply for a HomeTown Scholarship Now!

Are you or someone you know finishing up high school and looking for scholarships to cover a portion of post-secondary education? HomeTown offers both $1,000 and $500 scholarships for our members — read the article to learn more!

Check Out Our Website Enhancements!

We're always looking for ways to enhance member experience, and we know our website is a vital resource. With that, we're excited to annouce new calculators, update navigation, and much more. Read the article for all the details.

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarships Available Now

We've partnered with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council again this year to provide scholarships to eligible HomeTown Credit Union members. Read the article to learn how to apply for one of sixteen $1,000 scholarships now!

FREE Cone Day Sponsored by HomeTown

We're teaming up with some amazing ice cream shops in our communities to give away FREE ice cream cones on August 30 as one last hurrah before summer ends. Read the article for more details - see you there!

Join us for Member Appreciation Days!

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us this week, June 10 and 11, in Faribault and Owatonna for food, festivities and giveaways. Read for more details.

Join us at our Northfield Branch Grand Opening Event!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 3, 2021 to join us for a fun afternoon of food and festivities celebrating our newest branch and the community it's in! Read the article to learn more.

Grow Your Financial Knowledge With Our FREE Video Series

We're kicking off Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month by launching a branch new financial video series for our members and families! Read the article to learn more and access all the FREE videos.

FREE Dundas Dome Event — March 30, 6-8pm

Enjoy a night of play with a staycation at the Dundas Dome sponsored by HomeTown! Get out of your house and have some fun with your family on March 30. Read the article for more information.

Northfield Branch Opening Monday, March 8

HomeTown's Northfield branch officially has an open date! We couldn't be more excited to start serving the Northfield community in person with a new full-service branch beginning Monday, March 8, 2021. Read the article for more details.

HomeTown Gives Back on CU Forward Day 2020

HomeTown Credit Union joined numerous credit unions across the state of Minnesota on Monday, October 12 to participate in CU Forward Day 2020, a day for credit unions to come together to spread kindness and celebrate the people-helping-people industry.

HomeTown Launches Ask HomeTown Initiative

HomeTown Credit Union is proud to announce Ask HomeTown, a question and answer initiative created to respond to our members' toughest financial questions through short, easy to follow videos. Read more about it here!

HomeTown Wins Adult Financial Education Award

HomeTown Credit Union has been honored with a 2020 Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of adult financial literacy.

Minnesota Credit Union Scholarships Available Now

HomeTown is proud to partner with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC), to offer a scholarship program exclusively to credit union members in Minnesota to help further their pursuit of education. Read the article to see how you can apply!

HomeTown’s New Northfield Branch is Officially Taking Shape

HomeTown Credit Union could not be more excited about the construction progress happening at our new Northfield branch located at the corner of Gleason Court and Honeylocust Drive! With the concrete poured and steel posts officially up, the building is taking shape for an early 2021 opening.

Attention Members: Branch Lobbies Reopen June 1

We're happy to announce that we will be reopening our branch lobbies on Monday, June 1! Please read this article to learn of the measures we have taken to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and experience for all employees, members, and visitors.

Northfield Branch Coming Soon!

After 46 years of serving the good people of Dodge, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties, HomeTown Credit Union will be breaking ground soon on our new Northfield branch that will be located at the corner of Gleason Court and Honeylocust Drive – near the Arby’s.

Senior's internship could be just the start — for her and her peers

With Faribault High School about to switch to a seven-period day, one student’s internship at [HomeTown Credit Union] just might provide a glimpse into what’s about to become a reality for many of her peers. 

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