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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act, was signed into action on March 27, 2020. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) were among the different financial tools covered within the Act, specifically relating to the 2020 required minimum distribution (RMD).

Joe Warner, who joined the Peoples State Bank in 2019, was recently named Assistant Vice President at the Salem location.

Dustine Smithenry was recently named Assistant Vice President at the Peoples State Bank of Newton, focusing on agricultural-related lending.

During the Peoples State Bank Annual Stockholder Meeting, Karla Koebele was promoted from Credit Analyst to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, she will assist the President with the financial operations of the bank’s nine locations across five counties within Illinois.

Peoples State Bank welcomed Evan Semple at the end of 2019 to assist with building management. He also oversees PeoplesNet wireless internet services.

The kind and loving spirit of Jasper County native and beloved teacher Orell Farley is the spark that created the Orell Farley Foundation. The Foundation is accepting applications for grants May 15 through July 31, 2020 to charitable, education, religious or scientific purposes within Jasper County that currently have 501(c)(3) status.

Add more security against fraud - The Shazam Brella™ app alerts cardholders to potential fraud, allows cardholders to turn debit cards on and off for security, receive alerts on specific transactions, locates ATMs and more.

The first round of Economic Impact Payments, or Stimulus Checks, related to the COVID-19 pandemic went out April 15. Paper checks are expected to be mailed beginning April 18. Learn if you're eligible, how much you may receive and more.

For years, fraudsters have emerged and taken advantage of people when they are vulnerable. At Peoples State Bank, we know that with COVID-19 center stage right now, the opportunity for fraud is peaking.

We have made the decision for the protection of our customers and our staff to restrict lobby access to the public as of Thursday, March 19, 2020.