The Farmers Bank merges with First Bank Richmond
The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.
Farmers Bank celebrates 150th anniversary
The bank was founded on June 17, 1876, in downtown Frankfort.
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.
2 banks join IBA membership
The Indiana Bankers Association is excited to welcome two banks to its membership.
North Salem food drive raises 3,900 donations, $5,500
The annual drive is a joint effort between the North Salem State Bank Community Fund and the Robert G. Porter Thank You Fund.
6 IBA members honored at SBA Indiana Lender Awards
The awards were presented at the Indiana Small Business Lenders Symposium on Feb. 24.
Alliance Bank employees contribute more than 100 hours as part of annual meeting
Employees volunteered at the Humanitarian Distribution Center in Francesville as part of the bank’s annual bank-wide meeting on Presidents Day.
Fountain Trust acquires Illinois bank
The Fountain Trust Company, Covington, completed its acquisition of The Gifford State Bank, Gifford, IL, on March 10.
ClearPoint to be acquired by Community Bank
The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.
North Salem expands board, appoints Joyce
North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.