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.
Old National recognized for ‘Customer Confidence’

The national recognition is based on the satisfaction rate for client dispute resolution management.
Fifth Third completes acquisition of Comerica

The combined entity has approximately $294 billion in assets, making it the ninth-largest U.S. bank.
Bippus opens new Fort Wayne branch

The new branch at 4910 E. Dupont Rd. officially opened for business on Jan. 5, with a ribbon cutting a week later on Jan. 13.

