Morris F. Neighbor began his career at Farmers State Bank in 1945 as a teller. In 1968 he and his wife Betty, purchased Farmers State Bank. He received the Fifty Year Banker Honor in 1995 and served as a bank board member until his death in 2019.
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Morris F. Neighbor
1918 - 2019
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Through Morris' leadership, the Neighbor family has given to countless capital campaigns, community events, and charitable non-profit groups. In addition, volunteerism and dedication to community have remained a priority with the family and amongst staff at the bank.
The Community Impact award nominations will open at the Marion Chamber's Annual Meeting in October. Nominees will include an individual, couple, or organization whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant impact on the Marion community. The recipient of the award will be recognized and announced by the Mayor of Marion at the Marion State of the City in January.
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2025 Recipient
2025 recipient, Nancy Miller, has devoted her life to advocating for Marion residents and strengthening the community through her unwavering support of the Marion Public Library. An ex-officio member of the Library Board of Trustees since 1994, she also serves on the Marion Public Library Foundation Board and is active with the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Friendship Force Club. In 1994, inspired by her passion for education and reading, Miller donated $500,000—followed by an additional $150,000—to help build the Nancy A. Miller Marion Public Library, which served the community for 24 years.
Nominations for the Community Impact Award are open November 1 - January 31, 2026. Please visit the nomination page for criteria and submission form.
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