Writer: Anna Cushing

Omaha bank builds homes

First National Bank of Omaha, Neb., is being recognized by the American Bankers Association Foundation for its commitment to affordable home development. [Continue]

Yankton banker lauded for largesse

Larry Ness, chair and CEO of First Dakota National Bank, Yankton, S.D., was honored as one of six “distinguished alumni” by South Dakota State University, Brookings. [Continue]

Rural bankers invest in farmer education events

Heartland has hosted more than 15 such farm-focused seminars in the past decade. The purpose initially was to offer help with marketing tactics and tech challenges but the event has evolved in recent years toward broader economic trends and crop prices. [Continue]

Wisconsin banker puts community before self

First Financial’s mission, which is also Sharon Manke’s frontline effort, is all about making the community a better place. The bank contributed more than 15,000 hours of volunteer service in 2017, with Manke offering up the equivalent of 46 work days as a volunteer. [Continue]

Illinois HR director has passion for progress

A few Novembers back, Betty Yott stood on Capitol Hill amid a sea of human resources managers, warmed by adrenaline and a winter coat. Yott, HR director at HomeStar Bank & Financial Services, Manteno, Ill., was part of a lobbying effort to fight proposed changes to 401(k) plans and employee tuition assistance benefits. [Continue]