Farmers State Bank has been locally owned for its entire 96-year history and has been owned by the Neighbor family since 1968. When Morris Neighbor traded his Army sergeant’s uniform for a banker’s suit in 1945, he had no idea the legacy he would create for himself and his family. Through dedication and resilience, Morris worked his way through leadership roles at the bank until 1968, when Morris and his wife, Betty, purchased Farmers State Bank. Today, FSB boasts over a billion in assets and over $130 million in capital, with seven branches standing tall across Linn and Johnson Counties. With more than 150 employees, its size is personal enough to know and understand its employees and large enough to accommodate business relationships of all sizes.

Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) invites you to attend “The Story of Farmers State Bank,” on Friday, June 23rd from 8:30-9:30 am. MEDCO is honored to welcome FSB’s President and CEO Gene Neighbor, current FSB Chairman Kent Neighbor, current FSB Vice Chairman Doug Neighbor, and current Executive Vice President Steve Neighbor. The event will take place at 1107 7th Avenue, Suite 201, Marion. There is no cost to attend.

Business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, and members of the community at large are invited to attend. The Neighbors will share lessons learned over the company’s 96-year history and words of advice for individuals seeking to grow their own business. Attendees will be encouraged to engage in dialogue and questions to support their personal business journeys.