Karen Shaffer celebrates 25 years with Peoples State Bank this June.

Raley Ochs adds experience to HR, Trust departments

The Orell Farley Foundation is accepting 2022 applications for grants May 1 through July 30, 2022 to benefit charitable, education, religious or scientific purposes within Jasper County that currently have 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service.

Federal Home Loan Bank Chicago featured Peoples State Bank in their annual report, siting our long-term relationship with the agricultural community as one reason that Peoples State Bank is “…a dependable source of financial support for its communities, regardless of seasonal fluctuations.”

National Agriculture Day is set for March 22, 2022, to tell the true story of American agriculture and remind citizens that agriculture is a part of all of us.

As February came to an end, so did the 38-year tenure of Alita Tharp, teller at the Newton Main Bank and Drive Up.

Kevin Shan, Crop Insurance Manager, and Karen Pitcher, Insurance Specialist were recently welcomed to the Peoples State Bank and Peoples Insurance Services teams

Theresa Zuber, Compliance Officer and Vice President, celebrated her 35th anniversary with The Peoples State Bank. She began her banking career at Peoples State Bank as a teller before moving into roles as an Assistant Teller Supervisor, Teller Supervisor and Assistant Vice President.

Local high school seniors are invited to apply for the CBAI Foundation Scholarship. The winner will receive up to $4,000.

A new government proposal would require banks to report deposits and withdrawals over $600 to the IRS on both personal and business accounts.