Tim Cruciani, Executive Vice President of Citizens Community Bancorp, said: “We see great opportunity in our new Wisconsin Rapids branch and look forward to offering the Walmart customers in this community expanded banking hours and improved accessibility. The opening of this new branch is a testament to Citizens’ strength as a financial institution, our commitment to customer service and proven track record of serving local communities in the upper Midwest.”

According to a previous announcement, the bank also plans to open three additional branches in Plover and Shawano, Wisconsin, and Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, in 2009.

Citizens Community Bancorp is the holding company for Citizens Community Federal, a federal savings association operating 23 full-service banking offices in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan.