
NWSB acquiring State Bank of Medora
Pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.

Pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, announced the acquisition of Westfield Bank FSB and BankFinancial.

The Farmers State Bank, New Madison, Ohio, joined the Association in May 2025.

The Indiana District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration recognized several IBA members and associate members at its annual SBA Indiana Lender Awards.

Four IBA members were named top community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and five made the list for publicly traded banks.

The Junior Board at Logansport Savings Bank donated $1,000 each to The Father’s House and the Literacy Volunteers of Cass County.

Ryan Pennington has been appointed to the boards of NWSB, Charlestown, and its holding company, New Independent Bancshares Inc.

The retirement marks the end of Kessens’ 44-year career with the bank.

First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Converse, cut the ribbon on its newest branch on May 1, 2025.

Dan Starr & Mindy Creighton Truex joined the boards in May 2025.

Twenty-three bankers and nine vendor employees were recognized on the 2026 list of the most influential business leaders in the state.

Rankings are based on survey responses from 26,000 U.S. residents.

GO Explore Childcare & Preschool will be a full-time, year-round early learning center.

The all-stock transaction, valued at approximately $208 million, is expected to close in the Q4 of 2026.