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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary

The bank was founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

K. Lowell Short Jr.

From the Board Room

Short elected to Home Bank board

K. Lowell Short Jr. recently retired as senior vice president, chief accounting officer for the Federal home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

2 banks join IBA membership

The Indiana Bankers Association is excited to welcome two banks to its membership.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

Banking on Community

North Salem food drive raises 3,900 donations, $5,500

The annual drive is a joint effort between the North Salem State Bank Community Fund and the Robert G. Porter Thank You Fund.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

Honorable Mentions

6 IBA members honored at SBA Indiana Lender Awards

The awards were presented at the Indiana Small Business Lenders Symposium on Feb. 24.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

a picture showing four women standing in a warehouse in front of a pile of cardboard boxes they are building

Banking on Community

Alliance Bank employees contribute more than 100 hours as part of annual meeting

Employees volunteered at the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville as part of the bank’s annual bank-wide meeting on Presidents Day.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

logos for The Fountain Trust Company and The Gifford State Bank

Mergers & Acquisitions

Fountain Trust acquires Illinois bank

The Fountain Trust Company, Covington, completed its acquisition of The Gifford State Bank, Gifford, IL, on March 10.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026

Mergers & Acquisitions

ClearPoint to be acquired by Community Bank

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

Jeff Joyce

From the Board Room

North Salem expands board, appoints Joyce

North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Mergers & Acquisitions

The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary

The bank was founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

K. Lowell Short Jr.

From the Board Room

Short elected to Home Bank board

K. Lowell Short Jr. recently retired as senior vice president, chief accounting officer for the Federal home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

2 banks join IBA membership

The Indiana Bankers Association is excited to welcome two banks to its membership.

Indiana Bankers Association May 11, 2026