CONNECTIONS I was given the opportunity to be a leader, and I was successful at it. But the reason I was successful was because, in all humility, I tried to do the best I could for the people in my community. " -LaVonne Nicolai, Castle Rock Bank LaVonne Nicolai and her husband, Dan, started Dakota City, a historical village modeled after the first town in Farmington, Minn. It features 22 buildings, including this general store. 68 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q December 2018 Photo: Steve Woit