March 27, 2026

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Community banks have always played a role in financial education, even if they haven’t always labeled it that way. Having spent more than a decade working inside community banks, I’ve seen it show up in countless everyday moments — conversations at the teller line, discussions in lenders’ offices and meetings across desks where real financial decisions are being made.

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It appears that, if the nominee for the next Federal Reserve chairman is confirmed by the Senate, he will have to roll up his sleeves to achieve some of his monetary policy priorities.

Contributors to the MIBA Political Action Committee are recognized for their generosity on the Association’s website and at the MIBA Annual Convention and Exhibition. Different levels of contribution have been set to recognize supporters of our Political Action Committee fund and to make the Association’s membership more aware of this important facet of our work on behalf of

Branson Bank Promotes Nikki Pursell to Vice President, Loan Operations Officer Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Nikki Pursell to the position of vice president, loan operations officer. Pursell oversees the day-to-day operations of the loan department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and continued excellence in loan processing and support. Pursell began her banking

Where are your main bank and branches located? What is the market like? We have six branches across three counties in south central Missouri, with our main branch located in Salem. Our markets are rural towns with populations around 5,000 or less and strong agriculture concentrations, specifically cattle and timber. What is something unique about

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From March 13-23, spring break for the 2026 Session of the Missouri Legislature provided lawmakers and lobbyists alike with a welcome break amid a busy season.

Artificial intelligence has been compared to a brilliant but overconfident junior professional: fast, persuasive and wrong just often enough to cause serious problems if people stop thinking critically.

April is Community Banking Month — a celebration of the independent spirit and unwavering commitment of community banks to help consumers and small businesses achieve their financial goals to create communities of prosperity.

As financial services continue to shift, community banks are positioned to be the anchors for the industry, supporting our customers and communities with a resiliency that transcends the environment. By continuing to lean into the personal relationships we build, we differentiate ourselves and bring immense value to those we serve.

Over the past year, I have been honored to serve as ICBA chairman and have gained so much from the experience.