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Members of NW Iowa Credit Union soundly rejected merging into Siouxland Federal Credit Union. The pandemic could lead to more unexpected results.

The $338 million-asset institution already serves more than 3,000 members in the county who were able to join through affiliations with Harford County.

The New York-area companies' $489 million agreement runs counter to recent merger pacts built around branch cuts and more tech spending.

Ride-hailing services and public transit were gaining ground until the pandemic struck, but the outbreak has quickly and radically changed how consumers think about buying cars.

The credit union has agreed to buy Elberfeld State Bank, broadening its reach in the Evansville, Ind., market.

The deal will create an $11 billion-asset banking company with operations in a number of markets around New York City.

Neil Dauby, the Indiana company's chief commercial banking officer, will have oversight of all operations, reporting directly to Chairman and CEO Mark Schroeder.

Christina O’Brien has worked at the Warner Robins, Ga.-based credit union for almost 30 years in a variety of roles.

Mesaba, which is also based in Minnesota, is the parent of American Bank of the North and Lake Bank.

The Greenville, S.C.-based institution will gain three branches and about $100 million in assets if members of Anderson Federal Credit Union approve the transaction.