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First Richmond to merge with Farmers Bank

The all-stock transaction valued at $82 million will result in the creation of a new financial institution.

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

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Bank of America awards $400K to Indy nonprofits

Indy Reads and LISC Indianapolis address workforce literacy and economic opportunity.

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

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Home Bank helps Morgantown FD purchase lifesaving equipment

The $13,135 donation in September supported the purchase of an Automated Chest Compression device.

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

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First Financial closes on Westfield acquisition

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, announced Nov. 3, 2025, it has closed on its acquisition of Westfield Bancorp Inc. in a cash and stock transaction.

Indiana Bankers Association February 3, 2026

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Hoosier Banker survey results 2025

Responses were collected from Oct. 7-31, 2025, asking questions designed to help the IBA staff better understand how you, our members, are best served by the association’s flagship publication.

Evan Hoffmeyer February 2, 2026

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Proudly presenting the 2026 IBA Board of Directors

David M. Findlay has taken his seat as 2026 chairman of the Indiana Bankers Association Board of Directors.

Indiana Bankers Association February 2, 2026

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Centennial Celebration: Logansport Savings Bank

The bank received its charter as the Logansport Building and Loan Association on March 31, 1925.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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New operations center marks milestone for Bippus State Bank’s growth

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

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Huntington to acquire Dallas-based holding company

Huntington Bancshares Inc., parent company of Huntington Bank, Columbus, Ohio, and Veritex Holdings Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Dallas, announced July 14 entry into a definitive merger agreement.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Fifth Third to acquire Comerica

Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati, is set to acquire Comerica, Dallas, in an all-stock transaction valued at $10.9 billion.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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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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