June 21 - 27

Bankers in the News

Lynn Vodvarka, Cornerstone Bank | York, recently celebrated her 35th anniversary with the bank. She is the senior vice president/human resources & training.

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Banks in the News

Bank of Lindsay | Lindsay, co-sponsored the fireworks show during Lindsay's Pivot Days on June 24-25. The event raised funds for Lindsay Area Development's general fund.

Great Plains State Bank | Petersburg, sponsored a free barbecue supper during Petersburg's annual Carnival Days on June 21.

State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, helped sponsor Camp Invention, a week-long youth camp from June 5-9 where participants were encouraged to problem-solve and design innovative creations through a series of modules.

Waypoint Bank | Imperial, sponsored free T-shirts for participants at the recent Slice Fore Life golf event. Proceeds from the event will support the Chase County Hospital Foundation.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Jeff Hamilton, RVR Bank | Fremont, vice president-commercial lending (pictured)
• Weston Witt, Frontier Bank | Falls City, ag/commercial loan officer

Jeff Hamilton

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Retirements

Mike Hecker, Jones Bank | Seward, recently retired after 41 years with the bank. An open house will be held on June 30 to celebrate his many years of service to Nebraska's banking industry. (pictured)

Dennis Siedel, Jones Bank | Valparaiso, will retire at the end of June after 50 years of service to the bank. He most recently was the senior vice president at Jones Bank in Valparaiso, the Valparaiso Insurance Agency and Oak Creek Valley Bank. The bank will hold an open house on June 29 to celebrate his long career. (pictured)

Mike Hecker

Dennis Siedel

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Deaths

Patrick Gross (age 82) | Wayne, passed away on June 17. He had previously worked at State Nebraska Bank & Trust in Wayne.