June 14 - 20

Bankers in the News

Lindsay Anderson, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, Taylor Hunt and Miranda Soulliere, Union Bank and Trust Co. | Lincoln, Erin Thomas, First Interstate Bank | Lincoln, and Susan Twiehaus, Security First Bank | Lincoln, all graduated from the Leadership Lincoln program. The mission of Leadership Lincoln is to develop strong leaders for a stronger Lincoln. 

Tammy Erickson, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island, celebrated her 25th anniversary at the bank. She is the CFO.

Phyllis Hanson, State Bank of Scotia | Scotia, celebrated her 50th anniversary of service with the bank. Phyllis serves as chair of the Board of Directors.

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Banks in the News

Bank of Mead | Mead, bought coffee for the first 50 customers of the Beanery coffee truck to celebrate Mead Days on June 16-18. 

Citizens State Bank | Newman Grove, broke ground on a new drive-through window on June 12. 
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Cornerstone Bank | York, sponsored the Eight-Man Hall of Fame, celebrating the history, continued growth, and achievement of Nebraska's eight-man football.

​Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Pierce, Norfolk, Wayne and Yankton, held customer appreciation celebrations in each community throughout the past week. The events included refreshments and $80 raffles.

Farmers and Merchants Bank | Milligan, celebrated its 120th anniversary on June 15. 

Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg, and Homestead Bank | Cozad, and other local businesses were sponsors for the Platte Valley Tailwinds hot air balloon event on June 16-18 at the Cozad Municipal Airport. The three-day event included live music, an outdoor cookout, a car show cruise night, an airplane fly-in, a champagne brunch and a balloon flight.

Foundation One Bank | Waterloo, donated $1,000 to Waterloo Fire and Rescue. (pictured)

Homestead Bank | Ainsworth, Sandhills State Bank | Bassett, and Tri-County Bank | Bassett, along with other local businesses, sponsored the Sandhills Ranch Expo in Bassett on June 21 and 22. The two-day event included a craft show, Roughstock Challenge, live music, and a beer garden. 

Nebraska Bank | Hemingford, partnered with the Hemingford Chamber of Commerce and sold concessions at the annual Bands on the Butte. The concert featured Jason Mayer at the community-wide event.

Left: Dan Woelfel, branch manager, and Stacie Girardot, AVP director retail, client experience, and marketing are pictured with Travis Harlow fire chief at Waterloo Fire & Rescue.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:​

• ​Jim Murphy, CharterWest Bank | Omaha, metro market president
• Keith Swanson, Arbor Bank | Omaha, commercial team lead
• Kayla Wietfeld, F&M Bank | West Point, human resources director

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Retirements

Lyn Kopf, American Exchange Bank | Elmwood, retired recently. The bank hosted a reception on June 10 in honor of her 50 years of service to the bank and community. 

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Deaths

Marlene Meyer (age 91) | Scribner, passed away on June 8. She worked for the Scribner Bank for 21 years and was awarded the Scribner Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year in 1997. (pictured)