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The American Bankers Association (ABA) recently released its top 100 Ag bank list with second-quarter 2017 data. In Iowa, 15 different bank holding companies made the Top 100 Farm Lenders by Dollar Volume list. We are proud to say, Ohnward Bank & Trust, First Central State Bank, Maquoketa State Bank, and Gateway State Bank made the list. Ohnward Bancshares, Inc. – Ohnward Bank & Trust, First Central State Bank, Maquoketa State Bank, Gateway State Bank Total Loans $750,995,000 Farmland Loans $125,187,000 + Farm Loans $159,889,000 = Total Farm Loans $285,076,000 Farm Loan Concentration 38.0% Ohnward Bank & Trust is part of Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., a billion dollar holding company with 22 financial offices in Eastern Iowa. Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., is the parent holding company for Maquoketa State Bank – Maquoketa Andrew, and Preston; First Central State Bank – DeWitt, Long Grove, LeClaire and Eldridge; Gateway State Bank – Clinton and Goose Lake; and Ohnward Bank & Trust – Cascade, Baldwin, Monticello, Onslow, Cedar Rapids, Marion and Central City. The holding company and banks offer additional services under the Ohnward banner which includes Ohnward Insurance Group, Central Realty, Ohnward Financial Advisor Services, Ohnward Farm Management, Ohnward Tax, Accounting and Business Services, Vosler Investment Group and Ohnward Wealth & Retirement offices. Ohnward Bancshares, Inc., has total assets of $1.1 Billion, capital of $140 Million and employs over 260 full time and part time staff. Bank management’s focus continues to be helping clients and communities grow and prosper. The banks and ancillary businesses have a strong record of community, economic development, educational, and cultural support in the markets they serve.