OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION
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This year’s event was a definite success! We had an exceptional lineup of presenters, 110 attendees and 11 active exhibits.
We are proud to honor our Kansas bankers who actively serve on national, state and industry-related boards. Your dedication and hard work are invaluable in advancing our industry, and we deeply appreciate your commitment and impactful contributions. Thank you for your dedication.
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The KBA Trust Division hosted its annual Trust Conference on Oct. 24-25 at the Wichita Marriott Hotel. This conference provides attendees with valuable, up-to-date insights on the latest trends and advancements in trust and estate management, equipping them with practical tools and knowledge.
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Leonard Dale Sprague passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at Parkview Heights Care Home in Garnett, Kansas. He was born on March 17, 1934, at his family home near Lone Elm, Kansas. Old Doc Kennedy, from Blue Mound, came to the farm west of Kincaid to deliver the sixth of seven children born to Arthur G. and Ester Jean (Roberts) Sprague.
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PBT Bancshares Inc. to Acquire KANZA Bank PBT Bancshares Inc., the holding company of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and KANZA Financial Corporation, the holding company of KANZA Bank, have jointly announced the signing of a stock purchase agreement whereby PBT Bancshares Inc. will acquire KANZA Bank. Following the closing of the transaction, KANZA Bank
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Thank you to the 100+ Kansas bankers who attended the 2024 Young Bank Officers of Kansas Annual Conference! There was a great crowd in Hays at the Robbins Center at Fort Hays State University.
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The KBA Board of Directors, members of the KBA Federal Affairs Committee and the 2024 KBA Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) spent several days last week in the nation’s capital to lobby Kansas’ members of Congress and to visit with Federal banking regulators about issues of importance to the banking industry.
With input from bank CEOs from across Kansas, KBA’s Board of Directors worked arm-in-arm this fall with the KBA staff team to reaffirm the vision, mission and top strategic initiatives that will guide our association for the next three years.
Strategic Reset for KBA’s Vision, Mission and Top Initiatives Read More »
With time to review the election results of Kansas, little has changed from the state-level projections on Nov. 5. Kansas had a strong turnout, though it fell short of record-breaking numbers. Johnson County led with over 325,000 votes, followed by Sedgwick County with 200,000. Together, these counties accounted for more than 40% of the statewide vote.
President Trump has wasted little time building a cabinet that will help him advance his “America First” agenda, which appears focused on strong border security, broadening the scope of federal tax cuts enacted during the President’s first term, and dramatic reductions for the size and scope of our federal government with the help of well-known entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
