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The nonprofit Consumer Federation of America (CFA) has awarded Armed Forces Bank – a full-service military bank committed to serving those who serve since 1907 – with high honors recognizing the bank’s commitment to the financial well-being of veterans. Armed Forces Bank received the Veteran Saves Week “Community Impact” and “Designation of Savings Excellence” Awards.Veteran Saves is a program under the America Saves umbrella and is coordinated by the CFA.

The Kansas FFA Foundation announced the success of the recent Give FFA Day 2025. With nearly 400 donors, the Foundation raised over $59,000 in just 24 hours, making this the most successful Give FFA Day in Kansas history.

The University of Saint Mary recently hosted the Kansas Collegiate Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competition. Seven Kansas universities participated, with approximately 100 students competing in a variety of business-related events, showcasing their knowledge and skills in areas such as job interviews, accounting and finance, business management, marketing and sales, entrepreneurial pitch, business ethics, public speaking and hospitality management.USM had a strong presence at the competition, with all 15 participating students earning spots at the FBLA National Leadership Conference, which will be held May 31 in Dallas.

The county attorney is warning people about a scam in which someone may pose as a law enforcement officer to ask people for money to release loved ones who are in custody.