Iowa Trust and Savings Bank celebrates 125th anniversary
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank celebrated its 125th anniversary Aug. 27 with a cookout and live music. [Continue]
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Illinois bank joins effort to reach unbanked, underbanked
As community banks seek to reach previously unbanked and underbanked customers, one financial institution is finding its footing through becoming a certified Bank On Checking institution. [Continue]
Healthy but slowing growth expected in coming months
A Creighton University monthly economic survey is revealing healthy but slower growth expectations for the next three to six months for Midwest manufacturers. [Continue]
Schmid to lead Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
Jeff Schmid joined the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking Foundation as president and CEO Sept. 1. [Continue]
IBA exec to retire
Indiana Bankers Association Executive Vice President Paul Freeman will retire Sept. 30 after nearly 35 years of service. [Continue]
State Filings – Midwest (September 2021)
Adams Bank & Trust, Ogallala, Neb., authorized to establish branches in Colorado Springs and Greeley.
Bell Bank, Fargo, N.D., authorized to… [Continue]
USDA reserve program allowing emergency haying, grazing during drought
As drought conditions persist across much of the West and Upper Midwest, emergency haying and grazing is providing temporary relief for some farmers. [Continue]
Wells Fargo names regional commercial banking exec
Talena Hooper was named executive of Wells Fargo’s Commercial Banking Great Plains division. [Continue]
Regulators lay out fintech partnership guidance
Federal regulators late last week issued guidance for community banks to consider when they seek to partner with fintechs. [Continue]
Union Bank breaks ground on corporate office
Leadership of Michigan’s Union Bank gathered earlier this month to break ground on a new corporate office in Grand Rapids, Mich. [Continue]