MidWestOne to acquire Denver bank
MidWestOne Bank is acquiring Denver Bankshares, Inc., in a $32.6 million, all-cash deal. [Continue]
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Senators introduce revised cannabis banking bill
A bipartisan group of Senators recently revised legislation to normalize the cannabis industry for bankers operating in states where the drug is legal. [Continue]
Starion Bank appoints two to board of directors
Bismarck, N.D.-based Starion Bank elected Fargo-based marketing professional and business leader Andrew Young and health care professional Georgia Artz to its board of directors. Young founded Fargo-based marketing firm Abovo, which has launched campaigns for well-known local and national brands. He joins Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota executive Joan McCusker as Fargo-based board … Read more
First National Bank and Trust donates to public library
Clinton, Ill.-based First National Bank and Trust Co. donated $7,500 to a new public library in Whitehall, Wis. [Continue]
MidWestOne selling Florida branches to CU
Iowa City, Iowa-based MidWestOne Bank is selling its two Florida branches to Dearborn, Mich.-based DFCU Financial. [Continue]
Waukesha State Bank announces mortgage executive promotion
Waukesha State Bank in Wisconsin promoted Leo Spanuello to senior vice president-mortgage lending manager. [Continue]
Prevail Bank donates to local students, nonprofits through two fundraisers
Medford, Wis.-based Prevail Bank recently donated thousands of dollars to local students and nonprofits through two fundraising drives. [Continue]
Regional economy stagnates
The regional economy grew at a slower pace this month than in August, according to a recent survey. [Continue]
Four Port Washington State Bank employees receive Lifetime Service Award
Four Port Washington State Bank employees received the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s Lifetime Service Award. [Continue]
First Business Bank-hosted golf event raises $39K
A charity golf invitational hosted by Madison, Wis.-based First Business Bank on Sept. 20 raised $39,000 for nonprofits in the Madison and Milwaukee areas. [Continue]