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Oneota Valley Literary Foundation Partners with Decorah Bank to Promote Financial Literacy Among Children

Oneota Valley Literary Foundation (OVLF) and Decorah Bank & Trust are excited to partner together to promote financial literacy in the local community. Through a grant, OVLF has acquired 94 copies of Priceless Facts About Money by Mellody Hobson, an engaging children’s book that has become a nationwide favorite, recognized as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things of 2024 and a New York Times bestseller. With facts, historical insights, and playful illustrations, the book provides a unique resource for kids to build essential financial skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Learn More About Paying Taxes

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Taxes are mandatory charges to individuals and businesses from the government. The money may be owed to local, state, and national governments—it’s not uncommon to pay taxes to multiple levels of government at once. Different governments charge taxes differently, so the taxes you pay in one city, county, or state are likely different from what someone who lives in another area pays.

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