January 24, 2023

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Congratulations to the banks celebrating January and February anniversaries as chartered institutions! January 152 yearsFirst National Bank — Fredonia 147 yearsBank of the Flint Hills — Wamego 139 yearsCitizens State Bank — Cheney 136 yearsThe Bank of Holyrood — Holyrood 119 yearsBendena State Bank — Bendena 118 yearsGorham State Bank — Gorham 115 yearsCitizens State

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued guidance about two junk fee practices that are likely unfair and unlawful under existing law. The first is surprise overdraft fees, including overdraft fees charged when consumers had enough money in their account to cover a debit charge at the time the bank authorizes it. The second

What’s your choice for the term of the decade so far (that is, other than COVID-19)? In the last three years, a number of expressions have come into fashion, some of which have been worn out, used out of context, and deemed to be a blight on our vocabulary by linguists. I’m sorry to say

The mission of Community Bankers Services of Kansas (CBS) is to enhance the profitability of Kansas Community Banks by marketing quality products and services. As part of that mission, the CBS Board of Directors continually researches promising new programs. I wanted to bring to your attention that the Board has selected a new endorsed provider