In a recent announcement, Leighton State Bank will acquire Monroe State Bank in a deal expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2014. Steve Fopma, President and CEO of Leighton State Bank, says that they would like to welcome Monroe State Bank customers to the Leighton State Bank family. Monroe State Bank customers are expected to receive uninterrupted service throughout the acquisition, enabling them to continue banking at the Monroe location, where the current staff will remain.