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11/10/2025

“Deb Kneisl continually demonstrates superior customer service for both internal and external customers,” said Terri Barrett, Kerkhoven market president. “Deb is one of those people you can always count on — to do the right thing, to get the job done, to be there as a trusted colleague and friend."

In depths of tragedy, Minnesota banker feels Bravera’s embrace In the autumn of 2021, when Deb Kneisl learned that Dickinson, N.D.-based Bravera Bank would

11/07/2025

"Community banks across the Midwest are confronting a world that is growing more volatile," said Peter Quayle, owner of The Alternative Board-St. Paul. "It’s no longer enough to merely be robust or resilient; instead, these institutions must learn to become antifragile."

Community banks across the Midwest are confronting a world that is growing more volatile. It’s no longer enough to merely be robust or resilient; instead, these

11/06/2025

Many community bank names exemplify tradition. While “First National Bank” and “First State Bank” are familiar, other banks are choosing more unique names to differentiate themselves from peers, and to better explain their underlying mission.

Many community bank names exemplify tradition. While “First National Bank” and “First State Bank” are familiar, other banks are choosing more unique names to di

11/05/2025

As Security First Bank of North Dakota CEO Sarah Getzlaff remembers it, her first day as a banker began the summer she was 14 years old. Her dad knocked on her bedroom door and told her to dress up because they were short-staffed at the family-owned bank in North Dakota.

A banker since her teens, North Dakotan bets on others’ dreamsAs Security First Bank of North Dakota CEO Sarah Getzlaff remembers it, her first day as a banker

11/04/2025

“I want to see this bank succeed,” said Liz Sarauer, VP at Chippewa Valley Bank. “I want to see us continue to grow and continue helping other community banks. I think that’s what continues to drive me every day.”

Ambitious business graduate making mark early in niche banking serviceWhen Liz Sarauer was a college student, she was offered a promotion at Chippewa Valley Ban

11/03/2025

BankNews.com Digital Managing Editor Sam Wilmes and Publisher and President Tom Bengtson discuss the nine women honored as BankBeat magazine 2025 "Outstanding Women in Banking."
https://banknews.com/video/banknewscom-conversations-episode-7-bankbeat-magazine-unveils-2025-outstanding-women-in-banking

Banking Excellence: Discover 2025's Outstanding Women in Banking by BankBeat magazine.

11/03/2025

As the fourth quarter of the year is upon us, it is our deepest pleasure to present to you the 2025 class of BankBeat magazine Outstanding Women in Banking. Our honorees are:
Liz Sarauer, Chippewa Valley Bank, Hayward, Wis.
Sarah Getzlaff, Security First Bank of North Dakota, New Salem
Deb Kneisl, Bravera Bank, Kerkhoven, Minn.
Donna Hoppenjan, Mound City Bank, Platteville, Wis.
Jess Hopkins, First Merchants Bank, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Loretta Wrolstad Carlson, EntreBank, Bloomington, Minn.
McKinzie Hopkins, CorTrust Bank, Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Sue Savat, Merchants Bank, National Association (Winona, MN)
Sharon (Finch) Presnall, Iowa Bankers Association

Each fall, we honor Outstanding Women in Banking. Nominations for bankers who have made outstanding contributions to their bank, industry and community are accepted at any time. Nominations should include a description of the specific contributions nominees have made in these three areas. Nomination...

10/30/2025

Spirit Lake, Iowa-based Bank Midwest promoted Luke Donnenwerth to president and chief banking officer.

Green Bay, Wis.-based Associated Bank opened its branch in the IDS Center Oct. 29. The branch, in the Crystal Court of the 57-story skyscraper, houses pri

10/29/2025

BankNews.com Digital Managing Editor Sam Wilmes and Publisher and President Tom Bengtson discuss the deals announced over the past 10 days, including Nicolet National Bank's acquisition of MidWestOne Bank, First Sun Capital Bancorp's planned acquisition of First Foundation in Dallas, and Huntington Bank's acquisition of Cadence Bank in Texas.

BankNews.com Digital Managing Editor Sam Wilmes and Publisher and President Tom Bengtson discuss the deals announced over the past 10 days.

10/27/2025

"Banks no longer have to just talk about the regulatory framework surrounding stablecoins," said BankBeat magazine writer Justin Dullum. "It’s here."

It’s been a wild year in Washington, to put it mildly. In the mix, the U.S. crafted some important rules around the use and creation of cryptocurrency. Often, t

10/22/2025

BankNews.com Digital Managing Editor Sam Wilmes sat down with Haberfeld president Sean Payant on how smaller banks can attract new customers impacted by last week’s announcement from BMO that it is selling 180 branches across the Midwest to Raleigh, N.C.-based First Citizens Bank & Trust.

BankNews.com Digital Managing Editor Sam Wilmes sat down with Haberfeld president Sean Payant on how smaller banks can attract new customers impacted by last we

10/22/2025

"U.S. Bank is ramping up the competition for small business customers by launching a series of new services specifically designed for small business owners and managers," said BankBeat Publisher and President Tom Bengtson.

Editor's Note: This is the third and final section of Publisher and President Tom Bengtson's News, Notes and Comments column in this month's BankBeat

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