RCB Holding Company and Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc. agree to merger

Local community bank expanding footprint

(CLAREMORE, OK) RCB Holding Company (RCBHC) is expanding its presence in Oklahoma with the merger of Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc. (OSBI), and its subsidiary banks, Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank with RCB Bank. The sale is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021 pending regulatory approval. All Oklahoma State Bank locations and Lakeside State Bank locations are included in the transaction. The locations will continue to operate as Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank respectively until late third quarter 2021.

“What attracted us to the Hartley’s bank was the bank’s reputation and their employees within each of their communities,” said Roger Mosier, RCBHC president and CEO. “Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank are both integral partners in their communities; RCB Bank strives to be the same partner in the 30 communities we serve in Oklahoma and Kansas.”

Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc., headquartered in Vinita, OK, has $306 million in assets and 64 employees throughout the holding company.

“While one chapter of Hartley family ownership of OSBI closes, another one opens. We have known the Robson family for a long time and are thrilled to partner with RCB Bank. Our discussions with RCB Bank’s team confirmed for us that this partnership will be a win-win for all of our constituents including employees, customers and the communities we serve,” said Monty Hartley, Chairman of Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc..

With the addition of Oklahoma State Bank Shares Inc., RCB Bank will expand to 64 locations across Oklahoma and Kansas, and over $4 billion in assets.

“The employees of Oklahoma State Bank and Lakeside State Bank have built their reputation on customer service. Since 1936, RCB Bank has used the same core values of customer service and community banking to grow our business. We believe the customers of OSBI will appreciate the expanded services we will bring to their current banking relationship,” said Mosier. “The locations in Vinita, Oologah, Langley, Chelsea and Monkey Island will provide our existing customers in Green Country more banking opportunities.”

Hartley added, “Both of our banks have a long tradition of building strong relationships within the communities we serve. The products and services offered by RCB Bank should further enhance the relationships in our communities.”

About Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc.
Oklahoma State Bancshares is an Oklahoma-based $306 million bank holding company with two full-service community banks serving five Oklahoma communities with 64 employees. Oklahoma State Bank, founded in 1938 and Lakeside State Bank, founded in 1976, provide trusted banking services to its customers. For more information go to www.okstate.bank or www.lakesidebankok.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #787848 and #459032

Gene Katz, Managing Director, Investment Banking, D.A. Davidson, served as financial advisor and Gregg Eichner, Shareholder, McAfee & Taft, served as Legal Counsel to Oklahoma State Bancshares Inc.

About RCB Holding Company
RCB Holding Company is a one-bank holding company, comprised of RCB Bank, a $3.69 billion community bank with over 700 employees and 59 locations in Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936 in Claremore, OK, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. For additional information, visit us online at RCBbank.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #798151

Jacquelyn Bateman Kruppa, Counsel, Hunton and Williams served as Legal Counsel to RCB Holding Co.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – RCB Bank is pleased to announce that Lee Evans of Evans & Associates will be joining the Bank as a board member.

“Lee has been an important part of our bank as a member of our market board for the last eight years,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “He will bring extensive knowledge and important insight to the RCB Bank board.”

Evans is the President and CEO of Evans & Associates Enterprises, a construction company based out of Ponca City.

Evans has served on the SPCA board of directors since 2012. Since moving to Ponca City in 1997, he has served on the Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Economic Development Advisory Board, Poncan Theatre Board of Directors, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Oklahoma Asphalt Paving Association Board of Directors, the University Center Foundation, and the Ponca City Development Authority, serving as Chairman for four years. He currently serves on the RCB Bank Ponca City Advisory Board of Directors and is Vice Chairman of the Ponca City Development Authority serving on the Board for another term.

“Lee has done a great job on the Ponca City Advisory Board and we are excited for his new leadership role with RCB Bank,” said Ponca City Market President Jerod Helling.

Evans graduated from Oklahoma State University with majors in accounting and finance, and received his MBA from East Texas University. When he is not working, he enjoys riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, upland and waterfowl bird hunting, and spending time with family and friends at Grand Lake. He has been married to his wife, Laura, for 37 years and they have one son, Lee Jr., who has recently moved back to Ponca City to become involved in the family business.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

WINFIELD, Kan. – The Kansas Bankers Association is pleased to honor Loretta (Dee) Ledy for over 50 years of service in Kansas banks. Dee began her banking career in 1968 at First Federal Savings and Loan when she was a senior at Winfield High School.

Over the next 27 years, Ledy advanced from a teller to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate Lending. She served as the lending coordinator for secondary market loans, a CRA compliance officer, quality control, reviewed consumer loans, and assisted with loan acquisitions and real estate appraisals.

In 1995, Commerce Bank acquired Union National Bank, formerly known as First Federal Savings and Loan.  At that time, Ledy joined  the First National Bank of Winfield and CornerBank family. For the next 21 years, she served as Senior Vice President of Lending and Secondary Market Lending Coordinator for CornerBank.

“I love helping customers and am proud to have assisted three generations of customers realize their dream to purchase, remodel or build a home,” said Ledy.

When RCB Bank purchased CornerBank in 2016, Ledy continued serving customers as Assistant Vice President of Real Estate, Consumer and Commercial Real Estate Lending. She looks forward to serving her fourth generation of customers and continues to focus on giving the best customer service possible.

Dee is also active in the Winfield Soroptimists, Lions Club and First United Methodist Church. She has been happily married to her husband Mike for 52 years. They have two children and one grandchild, Skyler.

Pictured left to right: Doug Warham, President of Kansas Bankers Association; Craig Myers, CFO, RCB Bank; Roger Mosier, President, RCB Bank; Gregg Conklin, Winfield Market President.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank donated $1,000 and presents for four local families to Angels in the Attic, a local non-profit that helps people in need.

“This has been a challenging year for many in our community. The need is greater now than ever before,” said RCB Bank Market President John Sturd. “RCB Bank and our employees are happy to help Angels in the Attic fill that need.”

In addition to the monetary donation from RCB Bank, their employees donated enough to sponsor Christmas gifts for four local families.

Angels in the Attic is a local non-profit that serves the community by networking with other area groups, businesses, churches, and organizations to better assist individuals that are struggling. Their thrift store items support programs for back to school supplies, a food pantry, medications, utility and rental assistance and clothing for individuals in need.

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Social Services Director; Kristin Dobbins, RCB Bank; Raven Nuss, RCB Bank; Janice Marr, Executive Director; Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank; John Sturd, RCB Bank Market President

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Social Services Director, Angels in the Attic; Janice Marr, Executive Director, Angels in the Attic; John Sturd, RCB Bank Market President; Jill Hunter, Board Secretary, Angels in the Attic.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

DRUMRIGHT, Okla. – Until November 17, the RCB Bank in Drumright is accepting donations for the local food bank. RCB Bank is located at 121 W. Broadway St.

“We are proud to help people in our community during the holiday season,” says RCB Bank Retail Coordinator Stephanie Rose.

The food bank requests donations of canned tuna and chicken, canned fruits, soup and stew, beans (canned or dry), canned vegetables, cereal and oatmeal.

“We have done this event for several years and hope to donate more than ever this year,” said RCB Bank Market President Curtis Bales. “Every little bit counts when fighting food insecurity.”

Pictured from left to right: RCB Bank teller Laurelle Casteel and RCB Bank Customer Service Representative Rebekah Blansett show the current donations.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank donates $2,000 to the Arkansas City Habitat for Humanity. This money will help a family in Arkansas City achieve their dreams of owning a home.

“RCB Bank is proud to support Arkansas City Habitat for Humanity and their mission to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for those in our community,” said RCB Bank Market President John Sturd.

Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

Pictured above (left to right): Curt Freeland, Habitat for Humanity Board President; John Sturd, Arkansas City market president.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

Forbes magazine named RCB Bank as the best bank in the state of Oklahoma in 2020. Nearly 25,000 consumers took a survey to discuss their current and former banking relationships. Based on consumer answers, RCB Bank ranked first in the state of Oklahoma based on its advantages in customer service, accessibility and financial advice. Banks were also ranked based on overall recommendations and satisfaction, trust, terms and conditions, branch services and digital services.

“We are thrilled to receive this prestigious award,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “Our employees are dedicated to their communities and building relationships with every person that walks through the door.”

RCB Bank began in Claremore, Oklahoma in 1936 after L.S. Robson was unable to secure a dependable loan with local banks. His son and current RCB Bank board member Frank Robson recalls why the motivation to start RCB Bank. “My dad started this bank because he knew if a community was ever going to grow, credit had to be available.”

It is this progressive spirit and commitment to local communities that motivates RCB Bank to offer small town service with the ability to handle big bank transactions.

COWLEY COUNTY, KS — Due to Stephens’ great love for education as well as the students of Cowley County, the Florence L. Stephens Trust was established to administer the scholarship fund for local high school students. RCB Bank serves as the trustee and is guided by a board that consists of Peggy Lawrence, Eric Flaton, Kevin Schmidt, Jeremy Trulove and Michala Taylor.

Stephens, born in 1917 in Arkansas City, attended elementary in Ark City. She attended high school in both Ark City and Wichita. She went on to graduate from Southwestern College in Winfield.

Stephens returned to Arkansas City where she served as a school counselor and later as director of guidance for USD 470. She was involved in many organizations, including Delta Kappa Gamma, National Retired Teachers Association, Toastmasters International and Ark City Music Club. She also served as a volunteer chaplain for South Central Kansas Medical Center.

She passed away in Arkansas City on January 17, 2012 at the age of 96.

The 2020 Florence L. Stephens Scholarship Recipients are:

Arkansas City High School

Asher McGuire plans to attend Cowley County Community College to study pre-law. McGuire’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Forensics, (3) years ACHS Spring Play, (3) years Drama Club, (2) years Arklight Newspaper, (1) year High School musical, (1) year Debate and (1) year Model UN.

Jacey Arnett will attend Wichita State University and plans to major in Medical Laboratory Science.  Arnett’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Tennis, (4) years Band, (4) years Symphonic Choir, (4) years Fellowship of Christian Athletes, (3) years Usherettes, National Honor Society where she served as the president 2018-2020.  Arnett obtained several honors in high school that include, Arkansas City Outstanding Student Nominee (2016-2019), 2019 Kansas Honor Scholar, 2018 Shockers Honors Scholar, 2019 Miss Arkansas City and 2019 KTCA Academic All State Girls Tennis. Arnett’s work and community service experience include member of Central Christian Church, Hope Cemetery Memorial Day services volunteer (2006-present), USTA Tennis Day volunteer at WSU tennis center (2019) and employee of The Snowcone Shack (2019).

Noah Leis will be attending Kansas State University and plans to study Mechanical Engineering.  Leis’ extracurricular activities include GSA Club where he served as Treasurer, FLBA where he served as President, Animation Club where he served as the Historian, Scholars Bowl member and Model U.N. member. Leis was also involved in several church and community fundraising events throughout his high school career.

Roxana Linares will be attending Kansas State University-Polytechnic where she will study aviation. Linares’ extracurricular activities include; (4) years Upward Bound, (4) years Girls Soccer, (2) years National Honors Society, (2) years SADD, (2) years GSA, and (2) years Animation Club.  In addition, she held jobs at Sonic and the Presbyterian Manor. Linares’ also volunteered throughout high school for various community service projects which included Easter Egg hunts, Big Sister, Little Brother and Red Cross blood drive.

Winfield High School

Ashya Chapman will attend the University of Oklahoma in the fall. She then plans to attend OU College of Dentistry. She was recognized a Kansas Honor Scholar. Her extracurricular activities include: FFA, Scholars Bowl, GSA, Art Club and Boy’s Baseball team manager.

Elena Woodburn will be attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN to pursue a degree in engineering. Her extracurricular activities include: (4) years Tennis, (4) years District Honor Choir, (4) years Marching and Symphonic Bank, (4) years Choir, (4) years District Honor Choir, (4) years Drama Club where she served as Vice President, (4) years Student Council where she served as Treasurer, (2) years Link Crew, (2) years State Honor Choir, (2) years National Honor Society where she served as President, and (1) year International Thespian Society. Woodburn also competed in piano and solo competitions at the state level each year.  In addition, Woodburn performed in various plays throughout high school and was crowned Winter Homecoming Queen.  Woodburn’s community involvement included FUMC High School Youth Group, FUMC Youth Praise Band and Winfield Public Library Summer reading program.

Kenneth Crandall plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University where he plans to pursue a degree in Music Business. His extracurricular activities include: (4) years Basketball where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Choir, (4) years Football where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Vikings on Broadway, (3) years Baseball where he served as Team Captain, (3) years Link Crew, (3) years Viking Voices, and (2) years StuCo. Crandall’s received several honors during high school including: Principal Honors Roll (4) years, Staff Choice Award- 2019, AVCTL All League 2^nd Team for Quarterback, Short Stop and 2^nd Base, and Kansas Honors Scholar 2019-2020.  Crandall’s community involvement included volunteering for WRC events, youth assistant coaching for Football and Baseball, Community and Southwestern plays, working Isle of Lights and participating in CASA fundraiser.

Teryn Jackson will be attending Wichita State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in psychology.  Teryn’s academic achievements include National Honors Society (2) years, Principal Honors Roll (1) year and Staff Choice Award (2018).  Extracurricular activities include: Varsity Cheer (2) years, Danceline (2) years, Student Council (4) years where she served as senior class president, junior class vice president and sophomore class representative, Link Crew (3) years, Viking Voices (3) years, Choir Cabinet (4) years serving as president for (1) year, Viking Yearbook Staff (4) years, Art Club (4) years, and Young Democrat Club (3) years where she served a term as president and vice president.

Central High School (of Burden)

Challen Jimenez plans to attend Friends University and study Health Sciences and Nutrition.  Jimenez’s extracurricular activities include: Varsity Cross Country (4) years, Varsity Track (3) years, Varsity Football (3) years, Powerlifting (4) years, Varsity Scholars Bowl (4) years, Boxing (4) years and Southwestern Youth Symphony (4) years.  His honors and awards include: Honor Roll (4) years, Wendy’s Heisman Award (2019), National Honor Society, Academic All-State Cross Country (2019), Junior Olympic KS Representative in Boxing (2018), and State Powerlifting Champion (3) years.

Dexter High School

Emma Boatman will be attending Cowley County Community College to complete an Associate’s of Science. She then plans to transfer to Emporia State University to obtain a Secondary Education degree in Mathematics. Boatman’s athletic and academic activities include: Volleyball, Basketball, Band, Math team, National Honor’s Society, Student Council, Wichita State Scholar, Kanas Honor’s Scholar, Kansas Governor’s Scholar, SCBL All Academic Team and KWCH 12 Top of the Class.  Boatman also served as a teacher aide and was crowned Homecoming Queen.

Udall High School

Isaac Patterson will be attending Wichita State University to obtain a degree in Finance.  Patterson’s extracurricular activities include: (4) years Band, (4) years Mathletes, (4) years Football where he served as Team Captain, (4) years Basketball where he served as Team Captain, (4) years FFA where he served in various offices including Chapter Historian, Treasurer and President, South Central District Vice President and Sentinel, (3) years FBLA, (4) years 2020 Class Leadership Team, (3) years Forensics, (3) years NHS where he served as parliamentarian (2) years drama, (2) years FCA, (1) year FCCLA and (1) year CITE Council. Patterson also made numerous achievements within FBLA, FFA, Football and Forensic competitions. In addition, Patterson contributed to many community service events through FFA.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Tom Bayless will retire after 50 years in banking and 30 years working for RCB Bank. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of RCB Bank.

“Tom kept RCB Bank on the cutting edge of technology for years,” said RCB Bank President and CEO Roger Mosier. “He anticipated the needs of our customers and worked tirelessly to make their experience better.”

Bayless spearheaded the effort to implement electronic and online banking platforms. He also helped RCB Bank become one of the first banks to implement remote deposit capture for businesses.

Loan officer Mandy Cannon remembers another side of her boss. “When I missed work for a month with a family illness, Tom checked on me and my family before anything else. It confirmed to me that he is a man of God who cares for others and that family is a priority.”

Tom understood RCB Bank’s connection to family and community from an early age. His grandfather was a cashier at Rogers County Bank when it first opened in January of 1936 and his father was best friends with Stan Robson, whose father founded Rogers County Bank.

“It is amazing how many connections people in Claremore have to RCB Bank,” said Bayless.

“I will miss all of the employees, the challenges of growing the bank, and most of all, Myrtle Prather’s cinnamon rolls.”

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

“Our outdoor classroom will continue to be improved with this money,” said Irving Elementary School Principal Jeff Everett.

Earlier this year, RCB Bank donated two large picnic tables to the school.

“We want students to have a comfortable place to learn and be outdoors,” said RCB Bank Market President Gregg Conklin.

Pictured: Front row: Gregg Conklin, Winfield market president; Mr. Jeff Everett, Irving Elementary School principal.  Back row: RCB Bank employees Britney Murphy, Gloria Ulbrich, Irving elementary students, Cecily Delarosa and Robyn Tapia

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Thirteen finalists drew keys and tried to unlock a black box holding the official keys to a 2019 Chevy Blazer during RCB Bank’s Car Giveaway Event on January 24.

Emily Hancock of Wellington was thrilled to win a brand new car!

Emily called her mom after the win saying, “Guess where I am sitting? In the front seat of a brand new car!”

“RCB Bank is honored to be able to celebrate our communities and give back,” said Erin Pegorsch, vice president, marketing director of RCB Bank. “While I know Emily will never forget this day, neither will anyone else at the ceremony.”

The car giveaway promotion took place from October through December 2019 in Oklahoma and Kansas. Contestants were entered automatically each time they made a purchase using their RCB Bank debit card. They could also enter online or by mail once per day. Each week, RCB Bank randomly drew one name to be a finalist at the Car Giveaway Event.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

CLAREMORE, Okla. – Thirteen finalists drew keys and tried to unlock a black box holding the official keys to a 2019 Chevy Blazer during RCB Bank’s Car Giveaway Event on January 17.

Connie Kosanke of Collinsville, unlocked the box and was shocked to discover she had WON!

“I’ve never been in a contest in my entire life, and to win a car, I’m so delighted!” she said. “I love RCB Bank. Everybody I’ve met is terrific. They don’t let you want for nothing.”

“RCB Bank is honored to be able to celebrate our communities and give back,” said Erin Pegorsch, vice president, marketing director of RCB Bank. “While I know Connie will never forget this day, neither will anyone else at the ceremony. Her genuine excitement after realizing she had won the car made the whole event.”

The Car Giveaway Promotion took place from October through December 2019 in Oklahoma and Kansas. Contestants were entered automatically each time they made a purchase using their RCB Bank debit card. They could also enter online or by mail once per day. Each week, RCB Bank randomly drew one name to be a finalist at the Car Giveaway Event.  RCB Bank is giving away a second Chevy Blazer in Kansas. The Kansas Car Giveaway event takes place at 3 p.m. Friday, January 24 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Contestants must be present at the ceremony to win. All applicable U.S., federal, state, and local taxes, duties, or other taxes or fees are the sole responsibility of each winner, who will be issued a 1099 IRS tax form for the amount of the awarded prize.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — RCB Bank employees in Arkansas City brought Christmas to four local families.

“As employees of RCB Bank, we are proud to be able to give back to the community,” said Retail Coordinator Kim Fleetwood. “We have loved working with Angels in the Attic over the past four years to identify families in need and provide gifts for them.”

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Angels in the Attic; Brandi Soule, loan administration assistant; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president; Gregg Conklin, RCB Bank market president; Kim Fleetwood, retail coordinator.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – RCB Bank and their employees collectively donated $7,400 to the United Way of the Plains and their efforts in Cowley County.

“In addition to the Bank’s donation of $2,500, RCB Bank employees in Arkansas City pledged an additional $4,900 for United Way,” said RCB Bank market president John Sturd. “RCB Bank is proud to support United Way and the local non-profit agencies they serve.”

Pat Hanrahan, President and CEO of United Way of the Plains, said this money will be very helpful to Cowley County.

“We value our partnership with RCB Bank and are so appreciative of this generous gift,” said Hanrahan. “This is a great start to our newly merged United Way operation. These funds will greatly assist in providing services in Cowley County.”

The United Way in Cowley County recently merged with United Way of the Plains to enhance services to residents.

Pictured left to right: Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank retail coordinator; Pat Hanrahan, United Way of the Plains President and CEO; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Oklahoma and Kansas. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Angels in the Attic, a local nonprofit that works with area groups to assist struggling individuals, received a $2,500 gift from RCB Bank. The money will support efforts to serve the community, help individuals set attainable goals and assist them as they become more independent.

“The need in our community is greater now than ever before, especially this holiday season,” said John Sturd, RCB Bank market president. “Angels in the Attic work tirelessly to provide assistance to those in need. RCB Bank is pleased to help them in their efforts.”

Pictured left to right: Ivy Beals, Angels in the Attic; Janice Marr, Angels in the Attic; John Sturd, RCB Bank market president; Kim Fleetwood, RCB Bank retail coordinator.

RCB Bank is a community bank with locations across Kansas and Oklahoma. Founded in 1936, RCB Bank is committed to serving its communities with conservative banking practices and progressive banking products. Learn more at RCBbank.com or give us a call at 855.BANK.RCB. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #798151.