5 Checking Accounts to Choose From––with Lots of Perks!

By Kirsten Schmidt

For different stages of life, for different lifestyles, Farmers & Merchants Bank has a checking account that’s right for you. Being aware of your options is one more way you can be smart when it comes to banking.
 
Maybe you opened an account a few years back, and life has changed. Maybe you just turned 55 years old. Maybe you’d like to earn more interest. Maybe you’re entering college and want to open your very first checking account to pay for school supplies.
 
For all of these scenarios, there’s a Personal Checking account for you. All of them come with lots of free perks, such as Online Banking, Mobile Banking, Direct Deposit, e-Statements and Debit Cards. We offer everything a large bank does and more.

Love My Community: 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 entrepreneurial spirit was alive and well as the town began to grow. Merchants were doing a thriving business and the railroads began to take note. The first railroad to come to town was the Burlington Northern in 1880 with a main line between Kansas City and Denver. The railroad provided a jumpstart to the new town, allowing new industries to spring up.

Smart Business: Moore Foot & Ankle Clinic, Kearney

When Dr. Patrick Moore returned to his Nebraskan roots in 1998 after a podiatry residency in Michigan, his goal was to serve the healthcare needs of the bustling town of Kearney.
 
“We live in a very active community, and foot problems are common and can limit people from leading their daily lives,” says Dr. Moore. “Good care can return them to their normal lives.”

After receiving his Bachelor of Science at Kearney State College in 1991, Patrick Moore pursued his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in North Chicago, IL at the William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, where he graduated magna cum laude.

Leader of the Month: Kirsten Schmidt, Operations

When you walk in or out the door of the Farmers & Merchants Bank in Milford, Kirsten Schmidt is there with a smile to make sure all your questions are answered and all your needs are met––above and beyond expectations. In fact, customer satisfaction is not just her job, you could say it’s her life philosophy.

Kirsten’s training from the start was rigorous, considering she worked at her parents’ hardware store and her aunt’s insurance company. They taught her right. Her work experience also included positions in customer service and accounting at Hy-Vee. Top that off with an associates degree in Business Administration, and you have the perfect team member to provide excellent customer service.

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