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This morning, we learned of additional employees at our Osawatomie branch who have tested positive for COVID-19. In an abundance of caution for the safety of our valued customers and employees, we have made the decision to temporarily close our Osawatomie branch starting Thursday, September 3, 2020. We plan on re-opening our drive-thru with modified hours of 10am – 2pm on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 and our lobby as soon as possible.

We quickly implemented protocols and have scheduled...

First Option Bank is saddened to report that an employee of the Osawatomie branch has tested positive for COVID-19. The Osawatomie Lobby will be closed until further notice.

We have been and will continue following all CDC recommended cleaning and sanitizing measures.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our lobby remains closed to ensure the safety of our employees, families, and the community. First Option Bank encourages following CDC guidelines on social...

Be on the lookout August...

In this month’s recap: stocks notched a solid gain, overcoming the rise of reported COVID-19 cases and plans of a slowdown in economic re-openings.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, July 2020

U.S. Markets

Stock prices climbed higher in June, as investors looked beyond an increase in COVID-19 cases as well as reports that several states planned to slow the pace of their economic re-opening.

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In this month’s recap: stocks rallied in May, sparked by a supportive Federal Reserve, stories of states re-opening, and reported progress on a COVID-19 vaccine.

Monthly Economic Update

Presented by First Option Financial Services, June 2020

U.S. Markets

Stocks rallied in May, sparked by a supportive Federal Reserve, stories of states re-opening, and reported progress on a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

 

 

Details on the Tax Deadline Extension

The I.R.S. is giving you three additional months to file and pay.

The Internal Revenue Service knows that many taxpayers have had a stressful spring. So, it has reset the federal tax deadline. You now have until July 15 to file your 1040 form. July 15 is also the deadline to pay any federal taxes owed for 2019.1

  

Beyond these important details,...

In March, the CARES Act – a $2 trillion economic relief package – was signed into law. A provision of the law will provide financial relief to many Americans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below you will find answers to common questions regarding these economic relief payments.

1. How large a payment will I receive?

The CARES Act outlines the parameters of who is eligible to receive a payment. The Internal Revenue Service is the agency responsible for determining...