April 29 - May 5

Bankers in the News

Kierra Bennett, Jones Bank | Seward, was voted the recipient of the Seward Rotary Club’s Wayne Tanderup Award for her perseverance and determination, as well as her outstanding volunteerism in the community. She works in bank operations.
 
Mike Downey, Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, has been selected as the 2026 Distinguished Citizen Honoree for the Boy Scouts of America, Adventure West Council. He will be honored for exemplifying integrity, leadership and service to the community during a recognition dinner on May 28. He is the CEO of the bank.

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Banks in the News

First State Bank | Farnam, donated $100,000 to the Farnam Volunteer Fire Department through a partnership with the FHLBank Topeka’s Community Assistance Recovery Effort (CARE) program.
                                             
NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, awarded $14,500 in scholarships to 52 local high school seniors who completed the NebraskaLand University financial literacy scholarship program.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Kevin Munro, Arbor Bank | Omaha, executive for market strategy

 
Promotions:

• Tom Holthus, Cornerstone Bank | York, chairman of the board

Tom Holthus

Photo: ​Tom Holthus