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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

a collage of pictures showing the 2025 Commitment to Community Award nominees

Features Banking on Community

2025 C2C Award Nominees

Eighteen nominees submitted their community service work from 2025 for consideration.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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2027 IBA officer candidates

Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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

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Springs Valley welcomes 3 summer interns

The program brings local students into the bank to provide them with career connections, mentorship and networking opportunities while helping the bank identify potential future employees.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026