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Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary

The bank was founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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New IBA associate members – July/August 2026

Two new companies joined the IBA as associate members as of our July/August 2026 issue.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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Everhart honored with Duvernay Award

The Terrence R. Duvernay Award recognizes individuals for achievement in affordable housing leadership.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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Indiana banks receive $85K in ABMI distributions

American Bankers Mutual Insurance Ltd.’s full annual distribution totaled $4.2 million.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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Future-Ready Banking: 2026 Mega Conference Recap

The 2026 Mega Conference focused on strength, strategy & service.

Laurie Rees July 13, 2026

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Short elected to Home Bank board

K. Lowell Short Jr. recently retired as senior vice president, chief accounting officer for the Federal home Loan Bank of Indianapolis.

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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Interchange Fees debate leads to mixed responses in states

Reading Time: 3 minutesInterchange fees support the sophisticated infrastructure that allows transactions to be authorized, routed, settled and protected within seconds.

Dax Denton and Connor Wong July 13, 2026

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Card Programs: How to drive growth in 2026 by keeping them relevant

Even as many financial institutions focus on newer priorities like AI, instant payments and embedded finance, cards are still central to everyday banking.

Tina Zulich July 13, 2026

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Products & Services

Everything your customer needs…with a personal touch

Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the key tools needed is the ability to process credit/debit cards easily and receive those funds in a timely manner into their account.

Rod Lasley July 13, 2026

New Hires

J.A. Arnold

Lake City Bank, Warsaw

Indiana Bankers Association July 13, 2026

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The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Indiana Bankers Association July 14, 2026

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HR Topics

Whistle while you work?

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.

Joey K. Wright and Asha A. Cermak July 13, 2026

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Compliance Connection

The OCC steps in to protect banks from the Illinois Interchange Fee Prevention Act

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.

Brett J. Ashton July 13, 2026

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FSA welcomes first apprenticeship class

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.

Amber Van Til July 13, 2026

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