Maxwell State Bank Partners with DCI to Bring High-Tech Solutions to Heartland Bankers

HUTCHINSON, Kan., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DCI, the privately-owned developer of core processing, digital banking, and fintech processing solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with Maxwell State Bank, a cornerstone of Iowan community banking for over 75 years. With a shared belief in trust, transparency, and service-driven innovation, this strategic partnership honors legacy while rising to the expectations of a digital-first generation.

Home to emblems like Freedom Rocks and Sherman tanks that represent the importance of sovereignty and protection, Maxwell State Bank believes these values go hand-in-hand with their customers' financial freedom. This belief has inspired bold moves toward securing customer privacy and data integrity while bringing future-facing digital banking technology directly to rural families and customers.

Executive Chairman Ronald Ingram shared his vision for MSB:

"Maxwell State Bank embodies the resilient, decentralized spirit of American community banking—a system that fueled innovation and industrialization by empowering individuals and families, farmers, American innovators, and businesses large and small. Our 'Think Global, Act Local' philosophy is rooted in the belief that individual sovereignty, strong communities, and private property rights are the bedrock of a prosperous nation. Maxwell is a small community with a massive idea: big hearts and bold visions always triumph over giants. DCI's platform is key to making these dreams tangible, building on their battle-tested core banking technology. DCI is core to our cadres of Davids, with whom we will take on the Goliaths of today. This is Maxwellian thinking."

DCI, like Maxwell State Bank, has a rich history of service in community banking. But it's the consistent exploration and pushing of what's possible for secure, scalable community banking technology that allows DCI customers to provide the seamless digital banking experience that today's consumers expect. As a result, hometown banks can stay connected with their customers anywhere, from farmers and business owners to their kids heading off to college or meeting new milestones across state lines.

"This is exactly the kind of partnership we're built for," said Sarah Fankhauser, President and CEO of DCI. "Our core technology and personalized customer experience provide the launchpad to help banks like Maxwell State Bank thrive. Together, we're dedicated to driving new, innovative offerings that keep them competitive for the modern customer."

Maxwell State Bank is committed to being the lifelong financial partner for families across Iowa and beyond. Valuing high-touch customer service, their recent advancements add to their goal of making every customer feel like a VIP. And at a time when automation and AI often dilute the human touch, Maxwell is doing the opposite: using technology to amplify trust, streamline service, and reclaim community banking as the backbone of American innovation.

This partnership with DCI is more than a technology upgrade: it's a declaration that the future of banking doesn't belong only to the big banks or startups. It belongs to our communities and to the local institutions that never stopped showing up for them.

About DCI:

DCI is the developer of the award-winning iCore360® core banking software, plus iCoreGO® digital banking and fintech processing solutions for community financial institutions nationwide. We're privately owned by our community bank clients, with several serving as board members and user group leaders. DCI offers private ATM network/card management, FrontLine teller software, custom data analytics, risk/vendor management, and more. And, by providing digital and Fintech deliverables that integrate with any system – even those of our competitors – we offer unique partnerships to both existing and prospective customers. For additional information about DCI, visit www.datacenterinc.com or contact [email protected].

About Maxwell State Bank:

Founded in 1943, Maxwell State Bank is a community-focused institution serving Maxwell, Iowa, and contiguous geographic and ideological communities. With a mission to redefine community banking, MSB combines high-touch service with robust battle tested technology, guided by its core values of security, privacy, individual freedom, community, and innovation. Learn more at https://maxwellstate.com.

Contact:
Jesse Tosten
620.694.6773
[email protected]

SOURCE DCI