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Bankers in the NewsJason Peters, City Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, and his wife, Jamie, were chosen as one of the celebrity couples to compete in the Dancing Within the Star City benefit on Nov. 12. The event was fundraiser for the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation, which works to prevent childhood drowning through educational programming. Jason is a senior vice president at the bank. (pictured) Photo: Jason Peters Banks in the NewsCedar Rapids State Bank | Petersburg, has recently opened a new branch in Petersburg. This makes the bank's second location in Boone County and third overall. Union Bank & Trust Co. | Omaha, recently announced the opening of a new branch at 14400 Branch Street in Omaha. This makes the bank's second location in Omaha. (pictured) Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photos, L to R: Katie Davis, Tiffany Gauchat, Angie Loomer, Elyssa Mendoza and Jill Skalak
Bankers in the NewsJulie Benedict, Security First Bank | Rushville, was named as one of BankBeat's 2022 Outstanding Women in Banking honorees. She is the chief human resources officer at the bank. (pictured) Allen Chaffee, Cornhusker Bank | Omaha, was recently chosen as an alumni ambassador for the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He is a vice president and the director of market development at the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Julie Benedict and Allen Chaffee Banks in the NewsCornerstone Bank, Equitable Bank, Five Points Bank, Heritage Bank and Home Federal Bank | Grand Island, helped sponsor this year's Regional Planning Commission Community Beautification Award. First National Bank of Omaha | Lincoln, recently volunteered at the Food Bank of Lincoln and filled 1,758 bags of sweet potatoes. (pictured) First State Bank Nebraska | Hickman, hosted an appreciation dinner and fundraiser on Nov. 3 to thank volunteers who helped battle the recent wildfires in Lancaster County. The bank distributed free-will donation buckets at the event and promised to match up to $25,000 in donations, which will be split equally among the 24 fire departments who responded to the fires. Northwest Bank | Omaha, recently donated $735 to People for Pets. The funds were raised through donations from employees for the bank's weekly jeans days throughout October. (pictured) Western Nebraska Bank | North Platte, held a ribbon cutting for the bank's in-school savings bank at Madison Elementary School in North Platte on Nov. 3. Bankers on the MoveAppointments:
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Photos, L to R: Alec Zimmerer, Tanner Belt and Sara Luebbert
Bankers in the NewsAutumn Dillon, U.S. Bank | Omaha, was recently selected as a board member for the Nebraska Housing Developers Association. She is a mortgage retail branch manager at the bank. Kurt Haecker, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island, marked his 15th anniversary with the bank this month. He is the chief lending officer. (pictured) Photo: Kurt Haecker Banks in the NewsAdams County Bank | Juniata & Kenesaw, contributed fuel to the harvest bee held near Prosser on Oct. 21. The event was an effort by the farming community in northwestern Adams County to harvest nearly 600 acres owned by a man, Sam Ruhter, who had passed away from pancreatic cancer in April. American National Bank and Union Bank & Trust Co. | Omaha, and other local businesses helped sponsor the Nebraska Housing Developers Association's recent fundraising event in Omaha. Cornerstone Bank | York, has purchased Ashton State Bank, effective Oct. 25. First National Bank of Omaha and U.S. Bank | Omaha, and other local organizations helped sponsor the Mujeres Emprendedoras program awards ceremony on Oct. 15; 132 Latino women graduated this year. The Midlands Latino Community Development Corporation's program provides technical assistance in Spanish to help women achieve their goals through training in financial education, entrepreneurship and childcare. Washington County Bank | all branches, has rebranded to WCB as of Oct. 31. The bank has branches in Blair, Fort Calhoun and Tekamah, NE, and a soon-to-open branch in Missouri Valley, IA. (pictured) West Gate Bank | Lincoln, and other local businesses helped sponsor Lincoln Literacy's 50th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 27. Lincoln Literacy helps refugees and immigrants gain English language skills and cross-cultural competence, as well as helping Americans acquire the skills they need to attain living-wage jobs. DeathsCurtis "Stan" Slife, Jr. | Columbus, passed away on Oct. 20. He began his banking career in 1974 and has worked in banks in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. Most recently he served as the director of risk management at Great Plains State Bank in Columbus.
Bankers in the NewsDan Kramer, First Interstate Bank | Atkinson, recently celebrated 50 years of service with the bank. He is the market president; the bank held an open house to honor his long career. Cheryl Manka, NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, celebrated 20 years with the bank this month. She is the vice president - executive administrative assistant. Derek Minshull, NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, celebrated his 15th anniversary with the bank earlier this month. He serves as senior vice president and senior credit analyst. Banks in the NewsCattle Bank & Trust | Lincoln, opened an in-school savings bank at Kooser Elementary in Lincoln on Oct. 25. (pictured) First Central Bank McCook, Horizon Bank and MNB Bank | McCook, and other local businesses and individuals helped sponsor "Kid Scoop News," a newspaper geared toward local third grade students. The publication aims to inform, educate and entertain while inspiring a love of reading. Heartland Bank | Geneva, and the Earl and Jessie Wilkins Fund recently provided a matching grant donation of $35,000 and a general donation of $5,000 to the Geneva Veterans Memorial Park. Security Bank | Coleridge, Hartington and Laurel, hosted a free shred day on Oct. 22. Bankers on the MoveNew/Recent Hires
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Photos, L to R: Lindsey Miltner, Cindy Mowery, Brian Elsasser and Morgan Ochsner
Bankers in the NewsDan Isaac, Scribner Bank | Scribner, has been named to the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Alumni Advisory Board. Curtis Ruwe, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, is celebrating his fifth anniversary with the bank this month. He is a teller. Banks in the NewsCornhusker Bank | Lincoln, was the presenting sponsor for the Hub & Soul Music Series held on Thursdays from Sept. 1 to Oct. 6 at Union Plaza in Lincoln. First State Bank & Trust Co. | Arlington, sponsored a polka band during the Booktoberfest "novel" beer tasting experience on Oct. 15 presented by Arlington Friends of the Library. Platte Valley Bank and Sandhills State Bank | Scottsbluff, and other local businesses helped sponsor the United Way's Fighting Hunger in the Community event on Oct. 13. Additionally, Platte Valley Bank recently donated $25,000 to the Northfield Haven and Twin Cities Development boards. Northfield Haven is an independent living apartment facility for young adults with developmental disabilities. Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, opened an in-school savings bank at Community Christian School in Scottsbluff, with a soft opening on Oct. 13 and a Scottsbluff/Gering Area Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 14. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Joel Bacon, First State Bank & Trust Co. | Blair, market president (pictured) |
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