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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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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



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.
