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Bippus opens new Fort Wayne branch

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.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Murray joins board of FSB-Middlebury

Andy Murray joined First State Bank of Middlebury’s board in January after a 30-year career in the recreational vehicle industry.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Mike O’Connor retires from Alliance board

O’Connor retired in January after 10 years as a director and more than 40 years in Indiana’s banking industry.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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First Financial completes acquisition of BankFinancial

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, completed its acquisition of BankFinancial, Chicago, effective Jan. 1, in an all-stock transaction valued at $142 million.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Horizon donates $13K to United Way of Johnson County

The matching donation supports the organization’s ongoing mission.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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First Merchants completes First Savings merger

First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville, completed its merger with and into First Merchants Bank, Muncie, with a stock transaction effective Feb. 1.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Myers joins First Merchants’ board

Larry Myers has joined the board of First Merchants Bank, Muncie, following its acquisition of First Savings Bank, Jeffersonville.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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State Deposits in Indiana financial institutions

Semi-annual warrant clearing/savings accounts and average daily balance summary report for state deposits in Indiana Financial Institutions.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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German American in top 10 of Forbes’ Best Banks list

Seven IBA-member banks total were recognized by Forbes on its 2026 America’s Best Banks list.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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First Financial donates $4.6M in 2025

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, donated $4.6 million and 16,300 volunteer hours in 2025.

Indiana Bankers Association March 16, 2026

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Do you believe in life after leave?

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe exhaustion of FMLA leave is not the end of the analysis, but a turning point where ADA obligations take center stage.

Joey K. Wright May 18, 2026

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The Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act – and why it matters to Indiana banks

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the IFPA is an Illinois state law, it applies to electronic payment transactions that occur in Illinois, regardless of whether the card issuer is an Illinois financial institution.

Brett J. Ashton May 18, 2026

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We’ve never been more relevant as community banks

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe foundational strength and relevancy of the commercial banking industry have never been more resilient.

David M. Findlay May 18, 2026

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Member Benefits Report 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutesWe have so much to celebrate about our past and anticipate with our future, it’s difficult to choose where to start.

Amber Van Til May 18, 2026

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