Missouri Bank Closing 9 Branches, Cutting 66 Jobs

A major Missouri bank has notified the state that it will be closing 9 branches and eliminating 66 jobs as a result including the dates they will close their doors. These include bank branches in Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa and Kansas.

I received an alert that a WARN notice had been sent to Missouri regulators notifying them of bank closures and layoffs that will happen as a result. This WARN notice comes from Great Southern Bank. It stated that these 9 locations will be closing and they provided the dates it will happen and how many employees would be let go:

• 2522 Pinnacle Hills Parkway, Rogers, AR; September 25, 2026; 8 positions
• 331 South Avenue, Springfield, MO; October 1, 2026; 3 positions
• 1444 W State Hwy J, Ozark, MO; October 1, 2026; 6 positions
• 1391 N Main Street, Nixa MO; October 1, 2026; 6 positions
• 150 SE Todd George Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO; October 1, 2026; 3 positions
• 6173 Telegraph Road, Oakville, MO; October 1, 2026; 3 positions
• 2805 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA; October1, 2026; 5 positions
• 1290 Coper Creek Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA; October 1, 2026; 4 positions
• 15315 W 135th Street, Olathe, KS; October 1, 2026; 4 positions

These layoffs include two dozen at their Springfield, Missouri headquarters:

• 218 S Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO; September 30, 2026; 24 positions

A representative from Great Southern Bank was kind enough to reach out and provide an understanding of how these difficult decisions were made. Here's their statement:

"I can share that like all financial intuitions, Great Southern Bank regularly evaluates our operations as part of routine business maintenance. On occasion, these evaluations require a calibration of our products, services and workforce to match changing market dynamics.

This latest review has led to continued growth of the Bank's Live Teller ATM network, including our first installations in the Des Moines, Iowa, market. This technology adoption and expansion, including the recent addition of Greenlight debit cards for kids and teens, and continued improvements to our online banking platform, paired with reinvestments in banking centers like the ongoing remodel of our Indian Hills branch in Sioux City, Iowa, reflects our ongoing commitment to meeting our customers exactly where they are.

As a result of this review, we have also made the operational decision to close nine banking centers across Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri, and eliminate a total of 66 positions across various company divisions. Decisions that affect our people are never easy, and Great Southern is committed to supporting affected associates by offering comprehensive severance packages, transition services, and opportunities to apply for open roles within the organization."