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UnitedHealthcare Launches Program to Address Type 2 Diabetes in Owensboro Community

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

UnitedHealthcare Catalyst™, a community-based program that uses data to tackle the highest-priority health challenges in local communities, has just launched in Owensboro with a focus on type 2 diabetes.

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  • UnitedHealthcare Catalyst™, a community-based program that uses data to tackle the highest-priority health challenges in local communities, has just launched in Owensboro with a focus on type 2 diabetes.
  • Together with Audubon Area Community Care Clinic and Girls Inc., the program aims to improve health outcomes in the community through promotion of healthy habits and management of individuals with prediabetes and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes as part of a multiyear collaboration.
  • “UnitedHealthcare is committed to supporting communities across the Commonwealth with resources to better manage their health,” said Krista Hensel, chief executive officer, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Kentucky.
  • “The impact of diabetes on the population we serve as a community health center is huge.

Grain Processing Corporation Sponsors Daviess County YMCA Capital Campaign

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Monday, August 21, 2023

Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) is a subsidiary of the family-owned KENT Corporation and has a strong affiliation with the Daviess County YMCA.

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  • Grain Processing Corporation (GPC) is a subsidiary of the family-owned KENT Corporation and has a strong affiliation with the Daviess County YMCA.
  • The Daviess County YMCA's Improve, Invest, Impact pool remediation project will serve over 1,800 community members a month in Washington, Indiana.
  • GPC's Washington team presented this platinum-level gift to the Daviess County YMCA during a ceremony Friday morning.
  • The Daviess County YMCA and GPC have a strong relationship, and GPC employees receive discounts on memberships and programs.

Industry veteran to lead Daviess County Economic Development

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Monday, August 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a four-month national search, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board has named industry veteran Robert Grewe as its new Executive Director. "We are pleased and excited to have a professional of the experience and caliber like Bob to now lead and execute economic development strategy in Daviess County," said Eric Lane, chairman of the DCEDC board and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank in Washington. "We are looking forward to working with Bob to continue the county's advancement and growth in the region."

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  • Long-time industry professional Robert Grewe will lead the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation, including emerging expected regional growth in microelectronics and defense sectors.
  • WASHINGTON, Ind., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following a four-month national search, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) board has named industry veteran Robert Grewe as its new Executive Director.
  • "We are pleased and excited to have a professional of the experience and caliber like Bob to now lead and execute economic development strategy in Daviess County," said Eric Lane, chairman of the DCEDC board and CEO of First Federal Savings Bank in Washington.
  • Grewe joins DCEDC from the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership , a four-county regional economic development organization in Southwest Indiana, where he served as Director of Economic Development.

Daviess County Bourbon and Ducks Unlimited announce three-year partnership

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Daviess County Bourbon announced they have entered into a three-year partnership that designates the entire family of Daviess County Bourbon variants as Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited – the highest partnership designation offered by the organization. The partnership officially commences in January 2023.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Daviess County Bourbon announced they have entered into a three-year partnership that designates the entire family of Daviess County Bourbon variants as Proud Partner of Ducks Unlimited – the highest partnership designation offered by the organization.
  • Launched in partnership between Lux Row Distillers (makers of Daviess County Bourbon) and DU 2021, Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon proudly featured the DU logo, which will now be found on all Daviess County Bourbon variants.
  • DU plans a similar level of support to the entire Daviess County Bourbon brand family throughout the partnership period, including sponsorship opportunities for Daviess County Bourbon at the DU National Convention.
  • "Aligning the entire Daviess County Bourbon brand family with DU and its members and supporters was a logical next step, following our successful partnership when launching Daviess County Double Barrel Bourbon in 2021," said Eric Winter, whiskey brand manager at Luxco.

Limestone Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 Per Common Share

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share.

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  • Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share.
  • The dividend will be paid on December 5, 2022, to shareholders of record as of November 16, 2022.
  • It operates banking centers in 14 counties through its wholly-owned subsidiary Limestone Bank.
  • Limestone Bank is a traditional community bank with a wide range of personal and business banking products and services.

Limestone Bancorp Announces Termination of Tax Benefits Preservation Plan

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, Inc. (the Bank), today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the termination of the Companys Tax Benefit Preservation Plan, which was originally put in place in 2015 and designed to preserve the benefits of the Companys substantial tax assets.

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  • Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, Inc. (the Bank), today announced that its Board of Directors unanimously approved the termination of the Companys Tax Benefit Preservation Plan, which was originally put in place in 2015 and designed to preserve the benefits of the Companys substantial tax assets.
  • In conjunction with that merger agreement, the Tax Benefit Preservation Plan was amended to accelerate its expiration date to October 24, 2022, effectively terminating the plan as of that date.
  • Shareholders are not required, nor do they need to take any action because of the termination of this plan.
  • Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based bank holding company which operates banking centers in 14 counties through its wholly-owned subsidiary Limestone Bank.

PEOPLES BANCORP INC. AND LIMESTONE BANCORP, INC. ANNOUNCE DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENT

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

MARIETTA, Ohio, and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) and Limestone Bancorp, Inc. ("Limestone") (NASDAQ: LMST), jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Peoples will acquire, in an all-stock merger, Limestone, a bank holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and the parent company of Limestone Bank, Inc. ("Limestone Bank").

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  • MARIETTA, Ohio, and LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (NASDAQ: PEBO) and Limestone Bancorp, Inc. ("Limestone") (NASDAQ: LMST), jointly announced today the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement") pursuant to which Peoples will acquire, in an all-stock merger, Limestone, a bank holding company headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and the parent company of Limestone Bank, Inc. ("Limestone Bank").
  • Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Limestone will merge with and into Peoples (the "Merger"), and Limestone Bank will subsequently merge with and into Peoples' wholly owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank, in a transaction valued at approximately $208.2 million.
  • Peoples' community banking model, culture and commitment to high-quality customer service makes Peoples an excellent partner for Limestone."
  • Peoples offers services through Peoples Bank (which includes the divisions of Peoples Investment Services, Peoples Premium Finance and NSL), Peoples Insurance Agency, LLC and Vantage Financial, LLC ("Vantage").

Churchill Downs Incorporated Enters Definitive Agreement to Acquire Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.

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  • Churchill Downs has proven it has the experience, resources, and desire to reinvigorate Ellis Park into a premier racing destination and provide unmatched gaming entertainment.
  • We are very enthused to welcome Ellis Park to the Churchill Downs racing family, said Bill Carstanjen, Chief Executive Officer of CDI.
  • CDI will acquire all of the outstanding equity of Ellis Entertainment, LLC, the parent company of Ellis Park.
  • Churchill Downs Incorporated is an industry-leading racing, online wagering and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby.

Limestone Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.05 Per Common Share

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share.

Key Points: 
  • Limestone Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMST) (the Company), parent company of Limestone Bank, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per common share.
  • The dividend will be paid on October 1, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2022.
  • It operates banking centers in 14 counties through its wholly-owned subsidiary Limestone Bank.
  • Limestone Bank is a traditional community bank with a wide range of personal and business banking products and services.

Kentucky's Kenergy partners with internet service provider Conexon Connect to bring world-class broadband to rural areas across the state

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conexon Connect, the internet service provider formed by rural fiber-optic network design and construction management leader Conexon, has been selected by Kenergy to deliver high-speed fiber internet access for rural Kentuckians within the cooperative's service territory.

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  • "The start of this project marks a new stage for Conexon Connect as we bring fiber internet to rural areas of Kentucky for the first time.
  • We are very excited to work closely with the Kenergy team to make this possible for co-op members," said Randy Klindt, Conexon Founding Partner and Conexon Connect CEO.
  • Conexon and Conexon Connect work with electric cooperatives and other organizations committed to serving their communities with fiber broadband.
  • Conexon Connect is the internet service provider (ISP) arm of rural fiber broadband design and construction management leader Conexon.