Heartland names head of consumer banking
Kevin Karrels was named executive vice president – head of consumer banking for Heartland Financial USA, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa. He joined Heartland on March 19. [Continue]
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NBA establishes disaster relief fund
In response to historic flooding in the Cornhusker State, the Nebraska Bankers Association has created a disaster relief fund. [Continue]
First Premier to build new downtown Sioux Falls HQ
South Dakota’s First PREMIER Bank broke ground on a new main office and corporate headquarters at the northeast corner of Minnesota Avenue and 14th Street in downtown Sioux Falls. [Continue]
Associated promotes CHRO
Angie M. DeWitt was promoted to chief human resources officer from deputy CHRO at Associated Bank Green Bay. DeWitt, who is also an executive vice president, took on the role March 15. [Continue]
Bankers’ Bank to offer new credit card origination service
Madison, Wis.-based Bankers’ Bank is collaborating with MK Decision to bring the firm’s Credit Card Origination System™ to over 100 community bank partners throughout the Midwest. [Continue]
Lake City Bank names CAO, finance SVP
Brok A. Lahrman has joined Lake City Bank, Warsaw, Ind., as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer. [Continue]
Bank confidence slips, survey says
Bank confidence has continued its year-long decline, and overall economic optimism is not high among bankers, according to a survey from Promontory Interfinancial Network. [Continue]
Peoples Exchange in Kentucky names president
Anthony D. (Tony) Parrish has been promoted to president of Peoples Exchange Bank, Winchester, Ky., in addition to his role as CEO. [Continue]
Iowa bankers chair Red Cross event
Iowa bankers Mick and Judy Guttau served recently as honorary chairs at the American Red Cross Heroes in the Heartland event in Omaha. [Continue]
Pella to acquire Iowa State Savings Bank
Iowa’s Pella Financial Group, parent of Marion County State Bank of Pella, signed a deal with Duclarkee, Inc., to acquire its Iowa State Savings Bank, Knox. [Continue]