News : 4th grader Emma Dickinson wins FSB Poster Contest

Emma DIckinson receives a $100 check from Sue Hammond; Emma won the "Money Smart" coloring contest.

Emma Dickinson, 4th grader in Becky Sturtz’s class at Tilford Elementary School created the winning poster for the local “Money Smart Week” poster contest at Farmers Savings Bank & Trust. She won $100 to open a new savings account.

Emma and 45 other Tilford and Shellsburg Elementary students submitted posters for “Money Smart Week” which is a contest sponsored by the Community Bankers of Iowa – CBI. This campaign was created to increase kid’s awareness about how to handle money. Students in grades 2nd through 6th were encouraged to create a poster regarding the theme, “There’s a lot to learn about money. What should you know now?”

Emma’s poster was very creative and she showed her knowledge about saving money. Her poster and the other student’s posters have been sent to CBI in West Des Moines to be judged. They will compete against other 2nd through 6th graders in the state of Iowa for a chance to win $200.

“This is the second year we’ve participated in the contest and we had more kids submit posters this year, “said Sue (Travis) Hammond. “It’s my hope each year to have more and more kids participate. It’s a great way for them to start a savings program if their poster is chosen.”