Anatomy of a deal: Northwest Bank to be sold to Time Bank 

It was nearly three years ago when the leadership of Northwest Bank & Trust came to the conclusion that if the longtime, family-owned bank was to remain in the community banking business, it needed a new strategy. 

After months of researching its options and meeting with potential investors and partners, the Davenport-based bank chose to put its future in the hands of another Midwest, family-owned community…