July 31 - August 6

Bankers in the News

Steve and Sara Arnett, Heritage Bank | Wood River, were chosen as the grand marshals for the 2024 Wood River FunFest on Aug. 2-4. Steve is the trust department manager. Sara is the CEO of Heritage Insurance and serves as the bank’s compliance officer. (pictured)

Cheryl Hinojosa, Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, celebrated 35 years with the bank. She is an assistant vice president, data processing manager. (pictured)

Shirley Schafer, Security First Bank | Crawford, celebrated her 25th anniversary with the bank. She is the customer service supervisor. (pictured)

Dave Warren, FNBO | Omaha, was chosen for the United Way of the Midlands board of directors. He is a senior vice president, commercial banking. (pictured)

Morgan Weyers, Security First Bank | Hay Springs, celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service representative. (pictured)​

Steve and Sara Arnett

Cheryl Hinojosa

Shirley Schafer

Dave Warren

Morgan Weyers

Photos, L to R: Steve and Sara Arnett, Cheryl Hinojosa, Shirley Schafer, Dave Warren and Morgan Weyers

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Banks in the News

Citizens Bank & Trust Co. | St. Paul, hosted a community BBQ earlier this week. The bank estimated over 400 attendees. (pictured)

Dayspring Bank | Mullen, won first place in the Business category for its horse-drawn cart float in the Hooker County Fair Parade. (pictured)

First State Bank Nebraska | Wilber, won first place for its parade float “Together We Can Have a Polka Celebration” during the Wilber Czech Festival.

Lincoln Federal Savings Bank | North Platte, received the Friend of 4-H Award from Lincoln County 4-H for going above and beyond in supporting 4-H. (pictured)

State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, donated $60,000 to the Wayne County Fair to help fund new LED lighting at the grandstand. (pictured)​

St. Paul's Citizens Bank & Trust Co. staff served their community with a BBQ celebration.

Dayspring Bank in Mullen participated in the local parade. Their float topped the Business category.

Rhonda Nolda (left) accepted the Friend of 4-H Award on behalf of Lincoln Federal Savings Bank in North Platte. She is the customer service supervisor.

The Wayne County Fairgrounds will be able to purchase new LED lighting thanks to a donation from State Nebraska Bank & Trust in Wayne.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Lisa Krzycki, City Bank & Trust | Lincoln, mortgage loan originator

Promotions:

• Cynthia Chavarria, City Bank & Trust | Lincoln, vice president (pictured)
• Sawyer Collingsworth, City Bank & Trust | Lincoln, assistant vice president (pictured)
• Christine Linhart, City Bank & Trust | Crete, senior vice president (pictured)
• Karen Hooper, City Bank & Trust | Lincoln, senior vice president (pictured)​

Cynthia Chavarria

Sawyer Collingsworth

Christine Linhart

Karen Hooper

Photos, L to R: Cynthia Chavarria, Sawyer Collingsworth, Christine Linhart and Karen Hooper

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Retirements

Karen White, Farmers & Merchants Bank | Milligan, retired on Aug. 2 She worked in the deposit services department.

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Deaths

Arthur “Art” Fritson (age 79) | Hildreth, passed away on July 30. He had worked in banking for 30 years, including jobs at State Bank of Hildreth, Franklin State Bank, Nebraska State Bank in Wilcox and First State Bank & Trust Co. in Minden. He also served with distinction in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his bravery and service.