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In this month’s newsletter, we share why contactless cards are safer to use, how you can lock in a low-rate interest loan, and much more! Go to Newsletter »

Congratulations to our Hometown Pride winner: Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging. This organization provides coordinated and comprehensive home-based services like meal deliveries for older individuals to maintain safe, healthy, and independent lifestyles as they age in place. But how did the organization start? Years ago, the Older Americans Act laid the foundation and mandated […]

Building a Business When Robert L. Moore moved to Friend and opened a mortuary, he likely wasn’t thinking about the fact that he would be continuing an ages old tradition of honoring the dead with funeral and burial rites. He no doubt was thinking, however, that he would be providing a much-needed service to local […]

In this month’s newsletter, we share how to prepare for the recession and why you should use contactless cards. Go to Newsletter »

What are contactless cards and how do they work? Simply put — contactless cards are the future! They use RFID technology to allow you to hover or tap a card to pay. You hold your card over the machine for about three seconds and then the system will show a green checkmark or flag to […]

Congratulations to our Hometown Pride winner: The Revitalization Association of Weeping Water (RAWW). This organization is focused on creating a thriving community through projects that honor Weeping Water’s unique history, while promoting the people and events of the city. RAWW’s board chairs four committees: design, promotion, organization, and economic revitalization. Each one plays a pivotal […]

How can you prepare for a recession? Better yet — how can you take advantage of a recession? Check out this month’s Smart Talk newsletter to learn the 10 ways to do just that. Go to Newsletter »

Managing your finances is one of many things you learn as a young adult, and something your kids should know before they head off to college. Check out this month’s Smart Talk newsletter to get money tips for students today. Go to Newsletter »

Congratulations to our very first Hometown Pride winner: The Southern Nebraska Arts Council (SNAC) of Superior. Small-town theatres have been experiencing a drastic, and expensive, technological shift as movies went from big reels to digital. The previous owners of the Crest Theatre in Superior couldn’t afford to make the change. SNAC was formed by community […]

Most people have a bucket list, but have you thought about a summer bucket list? Check out this month’s Smart Talk newsletter to learn how Farmers & Merchants Bank can help amp up your summer and achieve your season’s goals. Go to Newsletter »