
Indiana’s first de novo in 20 years
The twice-historic occasion also marked the opening of the state’s first Minority Depository Institution bank.

The twice-historic occasion also marked the opening of the state’s first Minority Depository Institution bank.

The new branch at 4910 E. Dupont Rd. officially opened for business on Jan. 5, with a ribbon cutting a week later on Jan. 13.

The new 15,000-square-foot operations center in downtown Huntington brings the bank’s regional staff together under one roof.

The bank has invested $23 million in downtown Warsaw and $31 million total countywide since 2010.

The branch at 38th Street & Arlington Avenue is expected to open in spring 2026.

The shift emphasizes convenient technology, specialized services and new location hours.

The new branch marks the bank’s 55th branch overall and its ninth in the Indianapolis market.

This marks the bank’s first branch in Parke County in its 140-year history.

The full-service branch will be located at 851 N. Broadway, expanding the bank’s footprint in Miami County.

Lake City Bank, Warsaw, in July, acquired a property at 6388 Mills Dr. in Whitestown.

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

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Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.