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F&M Bank company history timeline

1925

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank opened for business in Manchester, Iowa on July 20, 1925.

1950

Burbridge was President until his sudden death at the age of 59 in July of 1950.

1971

In 1971, F & M Bank along with First State Bank sponsored an ecological promotion in connection with Manchester’s Annual Ridiculous Day.

1972

Until in 1972, John R. Wallace became president and CEO. Wallace then began turning the small rural bank into a financial, civic, and community leader.

1974

In January, 1974, F & M Bank opened a Drive-Up facility at 105 East Delaware in Manchester.

1975

In 1975 the Bank celebrated a major renovation and expansion of its main facility.

1978

In November of 1978, R.E. Tool sold controlling interest in the Bank to Cecil W. Dunn and his family.

1988

After moving into neighboring Dover, in 1988 the bank set sights on Clarksville as the most logical market for expansion.

1989

By 1989, Farmers & Merchants Bank opened for business in Montgomery County.

1990

Karen started in January of 1990! She has seen it all! She loves her customers and one of the many reasons why its Your Money, Smart Choice!

In 1990, Sammy Stuard was named president and later assumed CEO duties, while Wallace maintained his role as chairman.

1994

In June of 1994, the Bank purchased the former United Federal Savings Bank in Cedar Rapids from the Resolution Trust Company.

1997

In 1997, the bank targeted Wilson County and opened its ninth office in Lebanon.

1999

In 1999, to enhance client service and promote opportunities for growth, F & M acquired the former First National Bank building located at Second Avenue & First Street SW, Cedar Rapids.

2004

F & M Bank expanded into the Anamosa market in November 2004; beginning in a temporary location, and a year later, constructing a permanent facility in downtown Anamosa.

2006

Juliet want to be your bankers! Since starting its presence there in 2006, F&M Bank has grown to serve the personal, business, and mortgage needs of the Mt.

2010

On December 17, 2010, F & M Bank entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with the FDIC to assume all of the deposits of Community National Bank of Lino Lakes and Vadnais Heights in Minnesota.

2014

F & M Bank added it’s seventh location in February 2014 in downtown Monticello, Iowa which was formerly occupied by Bank of the West.

2015

Hi-Q was the recipient of the 2015 Achievement in Education award from the Marinette-Menominee Chamber of Commerce.

F&M Bank was purchased by Gaylon Lawrence, Jr in 2015.

2018

Our CEO Sammy Stuard shares a company-wide recap for 2018.

2020

In 2020, F&M Bank was recognized by the ABA Foundation Community Commitment Award for its OPERATIONS: Partners Serve Program which provides a variety of critical resources and opportunities for members of the military community.

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