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Pennington joins NWSB board

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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Kessens retires from Napoleon State Bank board

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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First Farmers expands into Carmel

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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Lake City appoints 2 new board members

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

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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Crossroads Bank appoints new board chair, director

Cindy Riemersma was appointed chair of the board, and Andy Bain joined as a member.

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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2026 IBA officer candidates

Elections will take place at the annual business meeting at the IBA Annual Convention this September in French Lick.

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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2024 C2C Award Nominees

For the first time this year, three awards were given instead of two.

Indiana Bankers Association July 7, 2025

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North Salem donates thousands to 17 food pantries

North Salem State Bank donated more than 17,000 items to 17 local food pantries serving Hendricks, Putnam and Boone counties.

Indiana Bankers Association May 6, 2025

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Northwest Bank donates $1K to adoption foundation

Legacy of Blessings helps families secure the necessary funding for the initial financial burdens of adoption.

Indiana Bankers Association May 6, 2025

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First Financial donates $190K in 2024

First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, and its employees donated $191,083 and 1,413 volunteer hours to organizations in the Indianapolis area in 2024.

Indiana Bankers Association May 6, 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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