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Pruitt named to Chicago Fed board

Kristin L. Pruitt, president of Lake City Bank, Warsaw, has been elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s board of directors.

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

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Bradley C. Arnett

German American Bank, Jasper

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

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Kelly Blieden

Centier Bank, Merrillville

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

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Donald J. Blume

Farmers & Merchants Bank, Boswell

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move New Hires

Kimberly Boocher

Horizon Bank, Michigan City

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move Promotions

J. Craig Buse

Springs Valley Bank & Trust Company, Jasper

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move Promotions

Chad J. Clinton

Lake City Bank, Warsaw

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move Promotions

Emily Current

Farmers & Merchants Bank, Boswell

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move Promotions

Nate Fansher

Crossroads Bank, Wabash

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

Bankers on the Move New Hires

Melanie L. Farr

Lake City Bank, Warsaw

Indiana Bankers Association March 4, 2025

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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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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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