Bank Branches Become CUOutlets

January 17, 2006, 1:00 a.m. EST 1 Min Read

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LENEXA, Kan. - (01/17/06) CommunityAmerica CU said Mondayit has acquired two full-service bank branches in Hy-Veesupermarkets and has converted them to credit union servicecenters. The branches, in Prairie Village and Independence, werebought from Midwest Heritage Bank. The states biggest creditunion, with $1.5 billion in assets, already operates branches intwo other Hy-Vees, in Independence and Kansas City.

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