Community First Bank supports Kokomo Rescue Mission
Community First Bank of Indiana, Kokomo, donated $15,000 to support the Kokomo Rescue Mission’s annual Back to School Assistance Program.
NWSB acquiring State Bank of Medora
Pending shareholder and regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.
First Financial announces 2 acquisitions
First Financial Bank, Cincinnati, announced the acquisition of Westfield Bank FSB and BankFinancial.
IBA welcomes Ohio bank as newest member
The Farmers State Bank, New Madison, Ohio, joined the Association in May 2025.
SBA recognizes IBA members at annual Indiana Lender Awards
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.
9 Indiana banks honored as top institutions
Four IBA members were named top community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence, and five made the list for publicly traded banks.
Logansport Junior Board celebrates successful year with 2 donations
The Junior Board at Logansport Savings Bank donated $1,000 each to The Father’s House and the Literacy Volunteers of Cass County.
Pennington joins NWSB board
Ryan Pennington has been appointed to the boards of NWSB, Charlestown, and its holding company, New Independent Bancshares Inc.
Kessens retires from Napoleon State Bank board
The retirement marks the end of Kessens’ 44-year career with the bank.
First Farmers expands into Carmel
First Farmers Bank & Trust Co., Converse, cut the ribbon on its newest branch on May 1, 2025.