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Paper checks are used less and less often nowadays, so a little refresher course in check endorsement is wise. An improperly endorsed check could make your business vulnerable to fraudulent activity. At the very least, it could delay your funds. So, how do you best dot all your i’s and cross all your t’s? Easy […]

Farmers & Merchants Bank is pleased to announce it will be opening its 12th location in the former Ericson State Bank building at 427 Central Ave in Ericson, Nebraska. The Bank already has plans in place to create a seamless transition for the community. “We’re a small-town bank and the needs of our customers and […]

Brrreaking news! Learn 12 ways to put the on freeze fraud, read about Superior in “Love My Community,” get to know the Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center, and lots more. Go to Newsletter »

Originally built in 1926 as Kearney Junior High School, the Robert M. Merryman Performing Arts Center is a renovated, 768-seat, historic auditorium in Kearney, Nebraska—and now one of the largest performing art centers between Denver and Lincoln. In 2006, hundreds of donors from Kearney and around the United States came together to imagine the possibilities, raising […]

12 Ways to help prevent fraud in 2020, our “Heart of a Hero” nominee from the town of Weeping Water, low-rate Ag real estate loans, and why everyone loves Kearny––all in this month’s e-news! Read it now: Go to Newsletter »

History of Superior. Named for the quality of its fertile land, the town of Superior is situated in the Republican River valley, 60 miles southeast of Hastings and just a mile from the Kansas border. Settlement began in the area in the late 1860s. The town was surveyed in 1875 and incorporated in 1879. The […]

In the world of agricultural, you tend to plan for the future with an eye on growth. Of course, growing your farm at the right pace and the right time is wise, indeed. With interest rates currently low and planting just a few months ahead, you may want to consider a real estate loan or […]

It’s chill-time in Nebraska. So, kick back in your new slippers and catch up on some important news about fraud. It’s a smart way to start the new year. We all know that criminals continue to find creative new ways to steal, so good folks need to stay one step ahead. Below are just a […]

Don Hughes nominated Diane Wade, lifetime resident of Weeping Water, for her good-hearted acts of kindness. “Heart of a Hero” recognizes people in your community who are doing good, just because. This is what Don had to say about Diane: “Diane is the owner of Wade Insurance Agency here in Weeping Water and has been […]

Karen Geiger, lifelong resident of Kearney, who has been selflessly helping others during the global pandemic, has been nominated by Brooklyn Walker as our newest “Heart of a Hero.” Here’s why Brooklyn and all of us at Farmers & Merchants Bank are celebrating Karen: Karen is hand-making face masks for her community to help fight […]