The state of Washington recently enacted a 1.2 percent tax on state-based credit unions that acquire a bank. A local banking attorney said similar legislation could be introduced in other states. banknews.com/chronicles/sta…

"The fruit of trust is unity," wrote BankBeat magazine Publisher/President Tom Bengtson. "A lack of trust often results in discord or worse. Trust seems to be at a low point across much of the country as we enter 2026." banknews.com/opinion/the-hi…

First Mid Insurance Group, Mattoon, Ill., recently acquired Decatur, Ill.-based Downs Insurance Agency. banknews.com/chronicles/fir…

Kalispell, Mont.-based Glacier Bancorp CFO Ron Copher will retire after 20 years with the company. banknews.com/people/glacier…

Net farm income is expected to fall 0.7 percent this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. banknews.com/chronicles/usd…

Muncie, Ind.-based First Merchants Corporation appointed Larry Myers to its board of directors and of its subsidiary, First Merchants Bank. banknews.com/people/first-m…

Mike Schrage has stepped away from his position as CEO at Merrillville, Ind.-based Centier Bank. President Chris Campbell, Schrage’s son-in-law, assumed Schrage’s responsibilities. banknews.com/people/centier…

Citizens Independent Bank of St. Louis Park, Minn., closed out its 75th anniversary year with the conclusion of 2025. banknews.com/chronicles/75t…

The House of Representatives passed legislation this week with several measures intended to ease the regulatory burden for community banks. banknews.com/chronicles/hou…

Ashton State Bank in Ashton, Iowa, promoted Nicholas Mans to president of the bank and to its board of directors. banknews.com/people/ashton-…

Marinette, Wis.-based The Stephenson National Bank & Trust promoted John Kakuk to vice president-senior loan officer. banknews.com/people/wiscons…

Small business owner optimism fell last month amid rising uncertainty, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. banknews.com/chronicles/sma…

Miamitown, Ohio-based Miami Savings Bank is acquiring New Foundation Savings Bank Corp., Cincinnati. banknews.com/chronicles/ohi…

West Iowa Bank, West Bend, is expanding in the northwest part of the state by acquiring Home State Bank of Royal. banknews.com/chronicles/wes…

Nearly 200 Democrats and independent members of Congress recently filed an amicus brief calling on courts to stop what they see as the Trump administration’s push to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. banknews.com/chronicles/dem…

Oregon, Wis.-based One Community Bank promoted Topher Hagens to vice president-portfolio management and lender operations. banknews.com/people/one-com…

Chicago-based Marquette National Corporation appointed Meghan E. McCarthy to its board of directors. banknews.com/people/marquet…

The hourlong webinar is scheduled for 10 a.m. March 3. It will be presented by Eric Kelley, executive vice president, chief investment officer for UMB Bank, in partnership with BankNews.com. banknews.com/chronicles/reg…

Evansville, Ind.-based Old National Bancorp appointed Joe Chasteen to chief revenue enablement officer. banknews.com/people/old-nat…

Gate City Bank’s Giving Hearts Day raised $230,000 across more than 350 charities this year. banknews.com/community-rela…