It Takes a Village...

Mother and Father playing with their child.
March 21 2024

“It takes a village to raise a child.” It’s an adage we’ve all heard, and one that constantly plays in my mind trying to raise two young boys. Not long after becoming a parent, I quickly realized I couldn’t do it on my own. I need the grandparents who pause their lives to help watch the kids. I need a daycare provider who takes my kids in and treats them as her own while I’m at work. I need the aunts and uncles who have busy lives of their own but still offer to watch my kids, adding to the crazy chaos of their own tribe.

This fall I spent some time out in the fields with farmers. It hit me then, “it takes a village to raise a crop.” It’s the farmer who grows the crop. It’s the wife who runs for parts and prepares the meals. It’s the seasonal help who comes out of retirement to work long hours for several months. It’s the employees at the elevator who spend their evenings away from their family unloading trucks. It’s the repair guy who leaves his cell phone on at all hours to come fix the broke down machine. It’s the banker who offers financial advice to build and maintain the operation. It’s the accountant who manages and understands the tax rules. It’s the consumer who purchases the product and increases demand.

So yes, it takes a village. We all need a village to support us and push us forward. Let Bruning Bank be part of your village.

- Shantel Daake, Loan Officer (NMLS #1550238) -

“We may never understand His wisdom, but we simply have to trust His will.”

Sonny Manley
President
Hebron

“Be kind because everybody is dealing with something you know nothing about.”

Jim Scott
President
Broken Bow

“Part of attaining success is surrounding yourself with people that share the same drive, determination and direction that you want to achieve.  I feel the people we hire at Bruning Bank represent those assets and they strive to help our customers build, grow and thrive in business as well as personal endeavors.” 

Todd Clabaugh
President
Kearney

"You’ve heard this before, '50% of success in your life comes from just showing up, more precisely showing up on time and being there when you are supposed to be.' That does not apply only to financial success it applies to everything. Your persistence in being there and being present and engaged in your family, your church and your work/career, you don’t have to talk a good game to be successful, you need to do. If you show-up, you're half way there.  And when you show-up, help will be available to get you the rest of the way.  Thanks to all of you that show-up!" 

Jerry Catlett
President & COO
Bruning

“At Bruning Bank, we are about building relationships. If you walk through our doors, we want you to feel like family. Whether it is your first time in, or you are a long-established customer, we want your experience to be positive, insightful, and lasting. The people we employ are vital in this role and do an amazing job carrying out the values and mission established by the bank. I truly feel this is what sets Bruning Bank apart from other institutions.“

Luke Thorell
President
Holdrege