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Bankers in the NewsKathy Krienert, York State Bank | Geneva, recently marked her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service representative. (pictured) Photo: Kathy Krienert Banks in the NewsCornerstone Bank | all branches, will award over $75,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors from area high schools across Nebraska this year. First State Bank | Gothenburg, will rebrand to Dayspring Bank, effective June 5. The transition to the new name is expected to wrap up by the third quarter of 2023. (pictured) NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, hosted a Community Shred Day on May 19 at its main bank location. Additionally, the bank collected free will donations for the Lincoln County Law Enforcement Memorial and matched funds raised to the first $500. The grand total raised, including the matching funds, was $3,017. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photos, L to R: Jamie Brummond, Ines Gonzalez, Johanna Hannemann, Misty Sinica, Lori Smith and Mitch Swanda DeathsPhyllis Pittack (age 85) | Tilden, passed away on May 21. She worked at both Tilden Bank, now Cornerstone Bank) and Johnson's Market in Tilden for many years.
Bankers in the NewsArlen Osterbuhr, Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Co. | Minden, was named an honorary member of Beta Gamma Sigma at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The organization is an international honor society for collegiate schools of business. He is the CEO of the bank. (pictured) Banks in the NewsFirst Nebraska Bank | Decatur, and First Northeast Bank of Nebraska | Lyons, and other local businesses helped sponsor the Ball Park Community Clean-up Day on April 29 to prepare the Lyons baseball field for the upcoming season. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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Photos, L to R: Brad Kool, Kristy Petersen, Troy Flynt, Kathy Jensen, Garrett Schwanke and Sarah Tyner DeathsArline Lurz (age 83) | Beemer, passed away on May 11. In 1973 she began her 42-year banking career at First Community Bank in Beemer and worked there until her retirement in 2015. (pictured) Ruth Mundt (age 94) | Crete, passed away on May 8. She had previously worked at Nebraska Security Bank, now Midwest Bank, in Deshler, where she reached the position of assistant cashier. Photo: Arline Lurz
Bankers in the NewsTeresa Erickson, Horizon Bank | Superior, was recently named the new president of the Superior Chamber of Commerce. She is the manager of the Superior branch. Alicia Kucera, Home Federal Bank | Superior, was recently named to the Superior Chamber of Commerce's board of directors. She is the branch manager. Banks in the NewsAdams Bank & Trust, First Interstate Bank and NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, sponsored meals and snacks throughout the day for volunteers who participated in the Downtown Clean Up in North Platte on May 9. First National Bank of Omaha and Hershey State Bank | North Platte, helped sponsor the North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity's 25th anniversary reception on May 9. Nebraska Bank | all branches, recently awarded nine $1,000 scholarships to 2023 high school graduates who have expressed interest in pursuing a banking, business or ag-related degree. As of April 2023, the bank has awarded $43,000 in scholarships to high school seniors across Nebraska. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photos, L to R: Angela Allgood, Jennifer Dougherty, Jessica Fernau, Brittany Hansen, Kelley Nelson, Dave Pool, Kirby Reardon and Charlie Trauger DeathsRick Burleigh (age 60) | Gordon, passed away on April 24. He worked for Security First Bank as the president for over 20 years. (pictured) Sharon Davidson (age 82) | York, passed away on May 1. She was employed at Cornerstone Bank in York for 17 years prior to her retirement in 2007. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Rick Burleigh and Sharon Davidson
Bankers in the NewsSandy Brown, State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, recently received the inaugural Community Service Engagement Award from Wayne State College. The award honors a Wayne-area community member who is "civic-minded and exemplifies outstanding service on campus and in the community." She is the marketing director at the bank. Raegen Christiancy, Heartland Bank | Kearney, recently celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service associate. Lila Koca, Heartland Bank | Geneva, celebrated her 50th anniversary of service with the bank on April 24. She is the vice president-IT & security officer for the bank. RetirementsMarv Meyer, First Bank & Trust Co. | Minden, retired from the First of Minden Financial Corp. Board of Directors on April 20 after 56 years of service with the bank. (pictured) DeathsTheodore "Ted" Dimmitt (age 91) | Fremont, passed away on April 30. He had previously served on the Board of Directors for Two Rivers Bank, now First State Bank & Trust Co., in Arlington.
Bankers in the NewsBrenda Burger, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island, recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with the bank. Banks in the NewsBruning Bank | Bruning, sponsored the recent Eastern Nebraska Schools District Speech Contest for students in grades five through eight from Thayer Central, Deshler Lutheran, Bruning-Davenport and Meridian Schools. Cornerstone Bank | York, recently began construction on a new technology center at 2274 South Lincoln Avenue in York. The expected completion date for the 12,721-square-foot building is the spring of 2024. (pictured) F&M Bank | Falls City and Wayne, sponsored free community shred days on April 22 and 25, respectively. First National Bank of Omaha | Fremont, was the event sponsor for the Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity's "Habitat Homecoming" fundraising event on April 22. The celebration marked the organization's 30th anniversary in the Fremont community. First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, volunteered at Omaha Home for Boys, an organization that supports youth, young adults and families through services that inspire and equip them to lead independent, productive lives. The bank's marketing team made 534 burritos for youth and their families. (pictured) First State Bank & Trust Co. | Fremont, helped sponsor a fundraiser on April 25 for the Midland University FBLA students who qualified for the FBLA Collegiate National Conference in Atlanta. Platte Valley Bank | Alliance, donated $3,000 to Alliance Public Schools on April 20 as part of the bank's new account promotion. (pictured) Security Bank | Hartington, broke ground last week on a new 6,000-square-foot branch at 313 S. Robinson Avenue in Hartington that will include a vaulted lobby, drive-through, 10 offices, a conference room and space for future expansion. The estimated completion date for this project is late summer 2024; once complete, the current downtown branch will be relocated to the new facility. (pictured) Bankers on the MovePromotions:
RetirementsLois Ryan, Heartland Bank | Kearney, will retire on April 28 after 10 years at the bank. She most recently was the Ambassador Club Coordinator for the Kearney branch. DeathsBeverly Peitz (age 71) | Hartington, passed away on April 20. She had previously worked at the Bank of Hartington for 20 years.
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