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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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Local Contributions Recognized During Community Banking Month
Established in 2007 by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA),  April is a time dedicated to celebrating the vital role community banks play in strengthening local economies. 
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Union State Bank Staff Mourn Passing of William "Bill" Docking

Bill Docking passed away on March 13, 2025, as a result of ongoing health issues. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Union State Bank (USB) from 1983 until 2014. 

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Student Made USB Bench Installed On Cowley College's Campus

Cowley College installed a new bench in the courtyard of their campus through the generosity of Union State Bank and the skilled collaboration of Cowley’s faculty and students. 

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Juan Hernandez Joins Union State Bank as SVP, Commercial Lender
Juan Hernandez has joined the Wichita market as Senior Vice President / Commercial Lending. Hernandez offices out of USB’s Wichita West branch located at 2327 N. Ridge Road in Wichita, KS. 
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Zack Stoy Joins Union State Bank, Ark City Branch as VP, Loan Officer

With fifteen years of experience in the finance industry, Stoy will assist USB’s commercial and consumer customers with both deposit and loan needs.

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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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Positive Pay Service Prevents Over $280,000 in Commercial Check Fraud

Positive Pay has proven to be a valuable tool, particularly for businesses that issue a high volume of checks or issue checks for large dollar amounts.

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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.
Read About Our a+ Rating
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Union State Bank Staff Celebrate Bill Docking Day with Volunteer Service

USB Board of Directors and the City Commission of Arkansas City proclaimed March 23rd as William R. (Bill) Docking Day, which would have been Bill’s 74th birthday.