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Although the score was a little lopsided, along with the ratio of Cub fans to Cardinal fans, a great time was had by all...
06/01/2026

Although the score was a little lopsided, along with the ratio of Cub fans to Cardinal fans, a great time was had by all at CBAI's Career Development Division (CDD) networking social in an all-inclusive box at Busch Stadium in St. Louis last night! Today, CDD members are enjoying a full day conference at The Westin St. Louis, featuring a great line-up of hot topics and expert speakers. Watch for more coverage!

Longview Bank is proud to welcome three new additions to its team. Jessica Woolcott joined the bank as a mortgage loan o...
06/01/2026

Longview Bank is proud to welcome three new additions to its team. Jessica Woolcott joined the bank as a mortgage loan officer and branch manager. She will be based at the Tuscola branch and will transition to the Savoy, Illinois, branch when it opens in early fall 2026. Blake Watt was hired as controller. Watt will work at the Georgetown branch and support financial operations across the organization. Dean Grimes will serve as vice president and commercial loan officer. Congratulations! We look forward to working with you!

The nomination deadline is TODAY for the 2026 Excellence & Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, presented by CBAI and the acc...
05/29/2026

The nomination deadline is TODAY for the 2026 Excellence & Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, presented by CBAI and the accounting firm of Forvis Mazars. The purpose of the award is to bring recognition to banks with an outstanding and innovative product/service or program. Send us your community bank’s innovative programs and unique community service projects. Your extra efforts deserve to be recognized! Nominations can be submitted to Valerie Johnston at [email protected]. Find out more! https://www.cbai.com/Online/Recognition/Excellence_and_Innovation.aspx

Sauk Valley Bank, Sterling, recently welcomed Ashley Crawford as its new private banker. In this role, she provides pers...
05/28/2026

Sauk Valley Bank, Sterling, recently welcomed Ashley Crawford as its new private banker. In this role, she provides personalized financial guidance and delivers a high level of service tailored to each client’s unique needs. She began her career with Sauk Valley Bank as a teller while continuing her education, later advancing into a personal banker role. Congratulations!

News from the Front; Nomination Deadline is May 29 for the 2026 Excellence and Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, Presented...
05/27/2026

News from the Front; Nomination Deadline is May 29 for the 2026 Excellence and Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, Presented by CBAI; CBAI’s 2026 Salary and Cash Compensation Survey is Open Until June 26; Second On-Demand Webinar on ELT is Now Available; and much more! Check out the latest news in Connected to Community Banking, CBAI’s e-newsletter!https://www.cbaionline.com/comm/CBAIE-Newsletter05272026.pdf

Dieterich Bank is holding an open house next month at its Trenton branch to celebrate the retirement of Steve Wallace af...
05/27/2026

Dieterich Bank is holding an open house next month at its Trenton branch to celebrate the retirement of Steve Wallace after 49 years of service to community banking. Friends, colleagues and peers are welcome to attend! Congratulations, Steve!

The nomination deadline is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 29, for the 2026 Excellence & Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, presented by C...
05/26/2026

The nomination deadline is THIS FRIDAY, MAY 29, for the 2026 Excellence & Innovation Forvis Mazars Award, presented by CBAI and the accounting firm of Forvis Mazars. The purpose of the award is to bring recognition to banks with an outstanding and innovative product/service or program. Send us your community bank’s innovative programs and unique community service projects. Your extra efforts deserve to be recognized! Nominations can be submitted to Valerie Johnston at [email protected]. Find out more! https://www.cbai.com/Online/Recognition/Excellence_and_Innovation.aspx

Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!Doug Parrott, president/CEO, State Bank of Toulon vs. Kevin ...
05/22/2026

Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!

Doug Parrott, president/CEO, State Bank of Toulon vs. Kevin Day, president/CEO, State Bank, Waterloo

Will Doug fear the Day when he goes against Kevin? Or will he channel the Fighting Illini’s basketball talent and prove all those driveway jump shots were worth it?

Click here for more information on the Big Shot Showdown and the donation form.
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Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!Pat McShane, chairman, president and CEO, American Metro Ban...
05/21/2026

Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!

Pat McShane, chairman, president and CEO, American Metro Bank, Chicago vs. Jim Weast, president & CEO, Warren-Boynton State Bank, New Berlin

Kansas State alum Jim is ready to unleash his inner Wildcat, but Pat is already envisioning hitting the game winner with confidence hovering somewhere between Michael Jordan and a guy who just hit one lucky bank shot at the YMCA.

Click here for more information on the Big Shot Showdown and the donation form.
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Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!Jason Knoedler, CEO, Bank of Springfield vs. Melanie Lasley,...
05/21/2026

Meet Your Sweet 16 Foundation Big Shot Showdown Competitors!

Jason Knoedler, CEO, Bank of Springfield vs. Melanie Lasley, president/CEO, Anna-Jonesboro National Bank, Anna

Melanie is all business when it comes to her game – organized, focused and driven. Unfortunately for her, Jason plans to compete like the Teen Wolf after three energy drinks.

Click here for more information on the Big Shot Showdown and the donation form.
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