GALENA, Ill. — When Apple River State Bank introduced its new Mascot Debit Card last year, they promised to donate money to our local schools each time our customers used it.

The first annual Mascot Debit Card donations were recently given to seven area schools (Galena, River Ridge, Scales Mound, Stockton, Warren, Southwestern, and Darlington) in the amount of $2,844.  

Shullsburg and South Wayne schools will soon join the program. For anyone that hasn’t requested a Mascot Debit Card, they are encouraged to contact their local bank office.

“We are excited to show Apple River State Bank’s community spirit by using our new mascot debit cards,” said Joel Holland, the bank’s Chief Executive Officer. “Let’s work together and support our local schools.”