October 8, 2025

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I have spent my entire career working for financial institutions. After graduating from college, I started as a teller and quickly transitioned my way through several positions, spending the majority of my profession as a compliance officer and BSA officer for a small community bank.

Since 2004, the president of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time dedicated for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity.

Wood & Huston Bank (Marshall) www.woodhuston.com Wood & Huston Bank brings a long-standing tradition of personalized banking services, local decision-making and strong community ties. Their membership adds diversity and a grounded perspective to our collective membership. Progressive Ozark Bank (Salem) www.progressiveozarkbank.com Known for customer-first service, small-town banking values and a growing presence in regional markets,

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2025 PAC Honor Roll – October 1, 2025

Mid America Bank Hires Ryann Kampeter as Director of Marketing Mid America Bank is pleased to announce Ryann Kampeter has been hired as assistant vice president and director of marketing. In this role, Ryann will be responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that enhance the bank’s brand, drive client acquisition and foster revenue

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In just a few short weeks, the fixed-income market’s expectations for monetary policy have done a virtual about-face. This is not to say that investors are fickle.

As independent banks continue to invest in digital platforms to better serve their customers and communities, the use of website tracking technologies such as cookies, pixels and session replay tools has become commonplace.

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Peoples Bank of Wyaconda’s main facility is located in the northeast corner of Missouri in Kahoka.

Matthew S. Ruge, Executive Director of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association, the state’s premier banking association, exclusively representing over 130 independently owned community banks statewide, announced the election of the group’s new officers for the 2025-2026 term of office.

We extend our sincere thanks to every institution that submitted a nomination for the 2025 Forvis Mazars Community Impact Award, proudly presented by MIBA.

Community bankers are driven by a spirit of service. Giving back to our communities is simply part of who we are. But where does that instinct come from?

Over the past decade, community banks have experienced their fair share of pendulum swings when it comes to regulation.

The 48th Annual Convention & Expo was a huge success and a great way to start my tenure as the newly elected MIBA president.