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Lake City Bank announces $12 million investment in innovation & technology center

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

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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David L. Hardy

David L. Hardy was appointed to the boards of Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, Louisville, and its holding company in October.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Leaders in Banking Excellence Class of 2025

The Indiana Bankers Association created the Leaders in Banking Excellence Awards in 2018 to showcase exceptional individuals who have positively impacted Indiana banks and the communities they serve.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Horizon Bank awards $5,000 grant to Salvation Army of Michigan City

The grant supports its Weekend Backpack Feeding Program.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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First Merchants, First Savings enter definitive merger agreement

The all-stock transaction valued at $241.3 million was announced Sept. 25, and expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Alliance Bank Junior Board organizes for 2025-26 school year

Alliance Bank, Francesville’s 16-member Junior Board of Directors gathered for an orientation session this fall.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Horizon Bank breaks ground on new Indianapolis branch

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

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Springs Valley’s new website wins award

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company’s new website won the Financial Services Standard of Excellence Award in the Web Marketing Association’s 2025 WebAwards.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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Horizon Bank completes 3rd Annual ‘Horizon Cares Day’

For one day each year, all branches close to allow Advisors the chance to dedicate their time to the neighborhoods they serve.

Indiana Bankers Association November 4, 2025

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The Farmers Bank converts branches to financial centers

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

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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