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Join us as we celebrate 15 years of serving the Watertown community! Stop by our Watertown branch on April 4th for a day of appreciation, giveaways, and fun.

Enter to win a Yeti® Cooler!

Enjoy Snacks & Refreshments

Grab Some Swag While Supplies Last 

We appreciate your support over these fifteen years – stop in, say hello, and celebrate with us!

 

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Employees of Bank of Lake Mills, Directors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win. There is no cost or purchase necessary to enter or win this drawing. A banking relationship with Bank of Lake Mills does not increase chances of winning. Entries may also be submitted by delivering a legibly written entry with the correct answer, your name, mailing address and phone number to a Universal Banker at the Lake Mills or Watertown location or by mail to: Bank of Lake Mills Attn: Marketing, 136 E. Madison St., Lake Mills, WI 53551. Entries will be accepted from March 31st until April 4th. By entering this giveaway, participants grant Bank of Lake Mills an unlimited and perpetual license to use the participant’s name, image, and likeness in promotional and marketing materials, including but not limited to social media, website, and printed materials, without any compensation to the participant. Winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Participants do not need to be present to win. Winners will be notified via email/phone and must claim their prize within 5 business days, or an alternate winner may be selected. Prizes are non-transferable and may not be redeemed for cash or substituted. Any applicable taxes are the responsibility of the winner. By entering, participants release Bank of Lake Mills from any liability related to participation or acceptance of the prize. Bank of Lake Mills reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the giveaway at any time for any reason. Other restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited by law.  For questions or additional details, contact Customer Service.

Community Electronics Recycling Event
 
Stop down and drop off any unwanted electronics for free at our Electronics Recycling Event. Don't miss this chance to declutter responsibly!
 
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Lake Mills Branch - 136 E Madison St., Lake Mills
1:00PM-2:00PM
or until the truck is full
 
What happens to the electronics? - URT, a registered collector and processor, will safely process electronics by separating the components of the equipment - recycling metals, glass, plastics, and other recoverable materials - at their Janesville, Wisconsin headquarters campus.
ACCEPTED MATERIALS
Televisions; Computers (desktop, laptop, netbook, & tablet computers); Desktop
Printers (including those that scan, fax and/or copy, and 3-D printers); Computer
Monitors; Other Computer Accessories (including keyboards, mice, speakers,
external hard drives, & flash drives); e-Readers; DVD Players, VCRs & Other
Video Players (i.e., DVRs); Fax Machines

NOT ACCEPTING (HAZARDOUS & CONTAMINATED ITEMS)
Contaminated Medical Equipment; Fire Alarms; Dehumidifiers; Mercury Containing Devices; Exit Signs; Smoke Detectors; Fire Extinguishers; Any Unit with Liquid or Sludge; Batteries; Light Bulbs; Air Conditioners; Larger Appliances
 

Bank of Lake Mills is committed to our community and wants to contribute to the continuing education efforts of students in the communities we serve. Each year we offer a $1,000 scholarship for a senior attending each of our 5 local high schools.

Watertown High School application due March 3rd 
Lake Mills High School application due March 3rd 
Luther Preparatory High School application due March 15th
Lakeside Lutheran High School application due March 15th 
Maranatha High School application due March 15th

Apply by submitting a filled-out application to communityinvolvement@bankoflakemills.com or dropping the application off at either branch location.
Bank of Lake Mills is excited to celebrate our bankers
and promote our communities!

Each month, one of our employees will take a photo at a business
or location in Lake Mills or Watertown. The photo will be posted to
our social media (Facebook and Instagram), and if you guess correct you are entered for a chance to win a Chamber gift certificate! 


TO ENTER:
Entrant must submit the correct answer to the question by commenting on the post. Entries may also be submitted by delivering a legibly written entry with the correct answer, your name, mailing address and phone number to a Banker at the Lake Mills or Watertown location or by mail to: Bank of Lake Mills Attn: Marketing, 136 E. Madison St., Lake Mills, WI 53551. It shall be in the bank's sole, reasonable discretion if the answer is correct. All decisions of the bank related to the contest are final and binding. Only one entry may be submitted per person. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of Wisconsin. Customers and non-customers of Bank of Lake Mills (BLM) are eligible. Entries will be accepted until 11:59PM CST on 3/25/2025. Actual odds of winning depend upon the total number of eligible entries. BLM directors, employees, and immediate family members are not eligible. BLM does not sell names or other personal information to third parties. On or around 4/2/2025, winners will be notified by the method the entry was received. By participating, entrants agree to use of entrant's name and likeness in Bank of Lake Mills' marketing materials. Other restrictions may apply. Contact a Banker for more details. Prize(s) are non-transferable and may not be exchanged or redeemed for cash or credit.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has begun utilizing a new online system allowing work permits to be issued exclusively on their website. Payment for the permit is made on the site by credit card, debit card, or ACH withdrawal, and the permit is mailed directly to the minor's employer.