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Julie Bauer
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Julie Bauer: Hotel hero

The assistant vice president of $1.6 billion-asset First Citizens Bank in Mason City, Iowa, is the chair of a local fundraiser that benefits the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright–designed hotel in the world.

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Clinton Savings Bank’s animal rescue
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Member Benefits: TCM Bank's suite of credit programs

By Sofia Haan

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Listen Up: Taking bold and brave action
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Protect your community bank from business payments fraud

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Unpacking the Path to Today’s Instant Payments

By Tina Giorgio

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How to Avoid the Repercussions of “Friendly Fraud”

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Community Banking Month: Celebrating Servant Leadership

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ICBA Continues Fighting to Differentiate Community Banks Following Large, Risky Bank Closures

By Rebeca Romero Rainey

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