Liberty First Bank of Liberty, Missouri has merged with Park Bank of Parkville, Missouri. The new, larger banking group will be renamed Patriots Bank.

Patriots Bank will have six full-service locations complete with drive up ATMs, on line banking and a completed line of consumer and business banking products and services. Locations for Patriots Bank are in Liberty, Kansas City north (I-29 at NW 64th), Riverside, Lee's Summit and two locations in Parkville, downtown and Crooked Road.

Investors and management for Patriots Bank are made up of individuals who live and do business in the communities the bank serves. Local ownership and local management are important and critical to the success of a community bank. Patriots Bank believes in reinvesting in the local economies to help with the continued economic growth and success of the communities they serve.

According to Tom Atkins, Patriots Bank President, "Liberty First Bank and Park Bank are well established as community banks offering outstanding service. We feel strongly that you should experience 'Genuine Hometown Banking' each time you visit Patriots Bank. This is our commitment not just a tag line."

Jim Robertson, Patriots Bank Chairman adds 'The merger of these two banks is a win-win for our customers and the communities we serve. We want the opportunity to earn your business and your trust.'

Patriots Bank will have total assets in excess of $110 million.