Our History
Local ownership, local decision making since 1934.
1934
The doors of Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company (CLB&T) opened to the community of Clear Lake.
1941
Controlling interest in the bank was purchased by M.A. Arneson. Bank assets are $1 million and employs 10 people.
1954
Construction increased the bank's presence in downtown Clear Lake.
1969
New construction added a second story to the bank's downtown location.
1973
Ray Hewitt joins Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company as executive vice president and director.
1976
Ray Hewitt named president and M.A. Arneson assumes the position of chairman of the board.
1984
Bank undergoes major remodeling of main lobby and offices to better serve customers.
1992
Bank purchases failed bank in Garner and expands services to Hancock County.
1994
Bank undergoes major remodeling and expansion project. Construction doubles the size of the bank.
1998
Bank assets are $130 million and employs 55 people. Mark Hewitt assumes the position of president/CEO, Ray Hewitt named chairman of the board, and M.A. Arneson named chairman emeritus.
2007
Bank expands to the Mason City market by opening a new banking facility on Mason City's west side, adding 8 new employment opportunities. Bank assets are $205 million and employs 67 people.
2009
Bank celebrates its 75th anniversary.
2013
Clear Lake Bank & Trust acquires Community National Bank offices in Mason City, expanding into downtown Mason City.
2017
Garner office celebrates 25 years; Mason City West office celebrates 10 years.
2019
Mark Hewitt named CEO & Chairman of the Board; Paul Stevenson named President; Matt Ritter named Chief Operating Officer.
2022
Garner office celebrates 30 years; Mason City West office celebrates 15 years.
2024
CLB&T celebrates its 90th anniversary.
1934
The doors of Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company (CLB&T) opened to the community of Clear Lake.
1954
Construction increased the bank's presence in downtown Clear Lake.
1984
Bank undergoes major remodeling of main lobby and offices to better serve customers.
