August 26 - September 1

Bankers in the News

Jason Love, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, received the Marlene Ahrenholtz Spirit of Volunteerism Award from the Norfolk Area United Way. His service spans many leadership roles, including serving as a division chair, two terms on the board of directors, serving twice as board president, and a campaign mission leader.
 
Anniversaries:

• Dan Huss, First Nebraska Bank | Stanton – 20 years
• Dwayne Marvin, First State Bank Nebraska | Lincoln – 10 years
• Julie Schommer, Security First Bank | Chadron – 15 years
• Kathy Willnerd, Security First Bank | Rushville – 30 years

Left: Jason Love (second from right) accepts the Marlene Ahrenholtz Spirit of Volunteerism Award from the Norfolk Area United Way.

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Banks in the News

First State Bank | Holdrege, and other local businesses and individuals helped sponsor the Phelps County Historical Society’s newest exhibit, Project: Prairie Power at the Nebraska Prairie Museum. The museum held a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 29 to celebrate.

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Bankers on the Move

Bankers on the Move
 
Recent Hires:

• Brittani Arntt, York State Bank | Geneva, teller/head of marketing/loan processing
• Greg Sander, Cornerstone Bank | York, vice president of correspondent banking

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Deaths

Rodney Reisen (age 65) | Ashland, passed away on Aug. 25. He began his career in banking and agricultural finance in the early 1980s, including roles at Martell State Bank, Marquette Bank, Centennial Bank, Core Bank, Bank of Ashland and the last 25 years at i3 Bank, before retiring earlier in February 2026.He s

Rodney Reisen

Photo: Rodney Reisen