3 Crucial Aspects of Estate Planning the Right Way Steven Miller, Estate Settlement & Fiduciary Counsel, First National Wealth Management Estate planning is essential to securing your future, but many people focus primarily on the basics, like drafting a will or creating a trust, while overlooking other crucial aspects. A well-rounded estate plan goes beyond […]
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— Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD Fraud isn’t slowing down, and a single bank cannot track every new scheme alone. The best defense is staying connected, sharing information, and learning from others who are seeing these issues in real time. That’s why we’ve launched a new member resource: the Financial Fraud Advisory Forum. Offered
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— Michael Behl, ICBSD Chairman, Compliance Officer, The Farmers and Merchants State Bank One of the things I value most about serving community banks in South Dakota is the strength of the relationships behind them. The Black Hills Retreat has always reflected that strength. It gives us the opportunity to step away from
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— Josh Hogue, Immediate Past Chairman of ICBSD & ICBA Federal Delegate, President, Reliabank Dakota If you have ever said, “I wish lawmakers could see what we deal with back home,” the ICBA Capital Summit is your chance to show them. Each year, community bankers from across the country gather in Washington, D.C.,
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From hosting the America 250 flag unveiling to opening a one-of-a-kind Community Room, Security Bank continues to deepen its commitment to South Dakota communities under the leadership of President John Baumiller. When Security Bank opened its new Lennox branch on July 28, 2025, the occasion marked far more than a new location. It represented
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— Megan Olson, President & CEO, ICBSD As we turn the corner into a new year, many of us are setting goals, reviewing plans, and preparing our institutions for what’s ahead. At ICBSD, that means gearing up for another legislative session; one that brings both opportunities and challenges for community banks across South Dakota. The
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— Michael Behl, ICBSD Chairman, Compliance Officer, The Farmers and Merchants State Bank As I take on the role of Chairman of ICBSD, I want to begin with a simple message: thank you. It’s a privilege to serve an industry I believe in, alongside the bankers and partners who make South Dakota’s communities strong. I
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— Josh Hogue, Immediate Past Chairman of ICBSD & ICBA Federal Delegate, President, Reliabank Dakota Fraud isn’t slowing down and neither can we. As community banks, we pride ourselves on being proactive when it comes to protecting our customers and our institutions. But with fraud schemes growing more complex and aggressive, even the best internal
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— Jack Hopkins, ICBA Chairman, President and CEO, CorTrust Bank, Sioux Falls, SD While I may be biased, I believe that being a community banker is the best profession there is. There’s just something about watching your customers realize their dreams—whether buying their first home, opening a small business or starting their kid’s college fund—that
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Since 2014, First Bank & Trust’s FOCUS event has grown into one of South Dakota’s most anticipated business gatherings, a platform dedicated to inspiring innovation, elevating leadership, and strengthening rural communities. More than a conference, it’s a commitment to advancing local businesses by creating space for connection, strategy, and bold ideas. Held bi-annually, FOCUS brings
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