2026 Pub. 6 Issue 3

April 21, 2026 Lodge of Four SeasonsLake Ozark, MO Thanks to all that joined the FDIC Director’s College meetings! It was a great day of learning and collaborating. Enjoy the photo recap below.

Thanks to all who joined us at the Leadership Division at the Capitol. It was a successful event and hope to see all of you next time. April 15 Jefferson City, MO Sponsored By

The 2026 Directors and Officers Seminar held April 28-29 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO

It’s becoming a frequent and unfortunate occurrence to hear community bankers recounting stories of fraud, and the attacks range from sophisticated digital scams to paper-based fraud rings.

When it comes to fraud, what I worry about most is what we don’t know. Each day, there’s a new method of attack, and we must train ourselves and our teams to not only watch for it but to proactively combat it.

Jim Reber: Ryan, what a difference a couple of months makes. Last fall, ICBA Securities’ board of directors asked management to study the depository fixed-income broker market and make a proposal for a relationship that would carry ICBA and its members into the future. From that, we identified The Baker Group as the first, best

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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

June 17 Virtual Essentials of Banking Series: Session VIVirtual June 24 Universal Banking Certification Series: Session IVVirtual July 16 Fundamentals of Business Cash Flow Series: Session IVirtual July 22 Leadership Division at the BallparkKansas City, MO August 13 Community Bankers for Compliance 3rd Quarter MeetingJefferson City, MO For more information contact Rebecca Young at ryoung@miba.net

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While the COVID-19 pandemic may be in the not-so-distant past, investigations into lenders and borrowers who took out loans pursuant to COVID-19 relief programs persist.

Branson Bank Promotes Stacy Cash to AVP, Business Services & Operations Officer Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacy Cash to assistant vice president, business services & operations officer. In this role, Cash will continue to play a critical role in delivering efficient, secure and innovative services to business customers. Her expertise

By the time you read this, the 2026 session of the Missouri General Assembly will have concluded, and we will be turning our focus to the August primary elections.

The MIBA scholarship program continues to generate enthusiasm among MIBA member banks. It is designed to meet the financial needs of community bank employees/dependents, rather than to recognize scholastic achievement.

In just a few short months, we will gather with our MIBA membership, family and friends for another exciting Convention & Exhibition. This year’s 36th annual MIBA Scholarship Auction will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The Lodge of Four Seasons. We hope you are already thinking about the items you’ll donate to this

Get ready to tee up at our 49th Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 as part of our Annual Convention activities. Register at miba.net. The Cove A Robert Trent Jones Sr. Signature Golf Course The tournament tees off at 10:00 a.m. The entry fee is $175 per person

The 2026 MIBA Convention will be held Sept. 14-16, 2026 at The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO. Register online at miba.net. Exhibitor Information Position your company in front of Missouri’s top banking leaders at the 49th Annual MIBA Convention & Expo.  Connect directly with CEOs and key decision-makers at a higher rate

Doreen Scarborough, Vice President, Compliance & Audit, Pony Express Bank

For Kyle Scherder, community banking is more than a career — it’s a way to serve the place that shaped him.