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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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Docking Family Library Unveiled At Arkansas City Museum

The Cherokee Strip Landrush Museum celebrated the opening of the Docking Library exhibit on Sept. 18th, which contains family heirlooms representing the legacy the Docking family left upon government, education and the local community.

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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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USB Launches Online Chat Feature For Enhanced Customer Service
Union State Bank announces the launch of an electronic chat feature within several online platforms, offering an additional secure method for customers to communicate with the bank.
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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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Bennie the Bank Elf Brings Holiday Cheer and a Chance to Win $500 at USB

Union State Bank is kicking off the holiday season with the return of one of its most festive traditions: the Bennie the Bank Elf giveaway.

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Attacks on Commercial Customers Potentially Linked to Public Data

Union State Bank is warning commercial customers to stay alert as a new wave of bank impersonation scams has emerged across the region. 

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USB Enhances Consumer Offerings Through Account Makeover

Bank officials are using a vendor transition as an opportunity to streamline checking account offerings while enhancing product features.

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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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McSpadden Named 2025 USB Healthcare Hero at WNH Foundation Gala

Steve McSpadden was honored as the 2025 USB Healthcare Hero for his years of extraordinary service to both the William Newton Hospital and WNH foundation.