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Press Releases

Keep up with the latest news and happenings with Union State Bank!

Union State Bank Celebrates Anniversary of the Bank's Charter

Bill Docking, Union State Bank Board of Directors Chairman Emeritus, wrote in a message to staff, “Along with almost everything else, community banking has changed over the last 115 years. However, the mission to which all of us at USB are committed endures.”

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End of the Penny: What the Final Minting Means for Everyday Banking

What does the end of penny production mean for day-to-day banking. While the shift represents a milestone in U.S. currency, staff from across Union State Bank emphasize that the transition will be gradual and for most people, barely noticeable. 

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USB Offering Up To $15K in Homebuyer Grants Through FHL Bank Topeka

Mortgage assistance grants are part of FHLBank Topeka’s TurnKey suite of products, which includes multiple programs designed to address the challenges of attaining homeownership across the Midwest.

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Business Customers Urged to Use Fraud Prevention Tool - Positive Pay

USB has seen a rise in check fraud, including counterfeit and altered checks. The bank is urging commercial customers to take advantage of their fraud prevention tools, such as their Positive Pay check verification service.

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Merresa Hanson Recognized as HR Professionals Awards Honoree

Union State Bank Vice President and Director of Human Resources Merresa Hanson has been named a 2026 HR Professionals Awards honoree by the Wichita Business Journal. 

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State of Kansas Makes Changes to Pledged Fund Pool with HB 2152

Beginning January 1, 2026, Kansas law will require all public entities within the state to utilize a new method for securing deposits that exceed FDIC coverage.

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Jessie Nikkel Joins Union State Bank as Mortgage Lender

With over 40 years of experience in the finance industry and mortgage lending, Nikkel will now assist USB customers with their home loan needs.

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Michael Dennis Named Bartlesville Market President for Union State Bank

USB announces Michael Dennis has been named Senior Vice President and Bartlesville Market President. Dennis assumes the role from Jeanna Breech as she prepares for retirement. 

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Robinn Carr Joins Union State Bank as Treasury Management Sales Officer

Carr will partner with commercial clients to deliver tailored business solutions and strengthen Union State Bank’s treasury management capabilities across all markets.

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Union State Bank Receives Five-Star Rating from BauerFinancial 
Union State Bank, Arkansas City, Kansas is proud to be recognized as one of the strongest banks in the nation by BAUERFINANCIAL, Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. 
Read about our five-star rating
"A" Health and stability rating for 2024 from DepositAccounts.com by Lendingtree.

Union State Bank Receives "A" Rating for Bank Health From Depositaccounts.com
Union State Bank is proud to receive an A Rating in bank health. The rating is based upon Texas Ratio, Texas Ratio Trend, Deposit Growth and Capitalization.
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Union State Bank Staff Pledge Over $18,000 to United Way

For the 2026 campaign, 45 team members made financial pledges, while additional employees contributed by volunteering to support initiatives led by their local United Way chapters.