You voted and the results are in… In North Iowa we were voted Globe Gazette’s Readers’ Choice Bank and Financial/Estate Planner, and in Mora, MN we were voted Kanabec County Times’ Best of Kanabec County Best Place to Work (small business) and Best Financial Institution/Bank. We’re so honored that you consider First Citizens to be one of the best businesses in your communities! 

At First Citizens, our Core Values speak volumes about who we are. We believe they serve as the foundation of our organization and we strive to uphold them every day. Our core values form the acronym FC RISE. Here is an outline of what it means:

F stands for Family

We are a unified team with strong traditional values.

C stands for Community
We are committed to improving the communities we serve.

R stands for Relationships
We know the value of building long-term internal & external partnerships.

I stands for Integrity
We are fair and honest in all our dealings and take responsibility for our actions.

S stands for Stability
We are there for our customers and communities through all markets.

E stands for Excellence
We lead by example and are driven to be the best at what we do.


We strongly believe in all of these values and it is our privilege to serve you! Click here to learn about our Vision, Mission, History, and Charitable Foundation.