July 19 - 25

Bankers in the News

Christina Collier, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank | Benkelman, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant vice president/customer service supervisor.

Dawni Freeman, American National Bank, Katie Henry, ACCESSbank, Kim Jensen, Dundee Bank and Jake Holdenried, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, were selected for Leadership Omaha Class 46. The class will spend the next 10 months focusing on community trusteeship and awareness, as well as leadership styles. (pictured)

Katie Henry

Kim Jensen

Jake Holdenried

Photos, L to R: Katie Henry, Kim Jensen and Jake Holdenried

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Banks in the News

Horizon Bank | Superior, provided free books for 26 youth who participated in Superior Public Library's summer reading program.

Midwest Bank | York, and other local businesses sponsored a concert by Nashville duo Alex Smith and Kaylor Cox on July 22 at the York Country Club.

Nebraska Bank | Alliance, sponsored a Free Swim on July 22 during Alliance's Heritage Days celebration.

RVR Bank | Arlington, was the presenting sponsor for the "Hats Off to Literacy" fundraiser for the Fremont Area United Way on July 25.

Security First Bank and Western Nebraska Bank | Thedford, and other local businesses sponsored the Thedford Art Guild's Open Show for area artists. The show is the fundraiser for the Thedford Art Gallery.

​Waypoint Bank | Cozad, hosted Maker Monday at the bank every Monday throughout July. Area kids apply to sell handmade items during the event and sign a contract with the bank outlining the expectations. Participants also calculate their net income for a chance to win a prize. The bank holds a ribbon cutting for each business and provides the first dollar. (pictured)

Left: Hailey and Kenzie Sladek, owners of Sugar Rush, participated in Maker Monday. They sold 319 cookies during their two-hour window.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Adam Holtorf, Heartland Bank | Daykin/Fairbury, relationship manager