The Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents that warming centers will be available in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the upcoming bitterly cold days throughout the winter season. The Centers offer a warm relief location during periods when an Extreme Cold Warning is issued by the National Weather Service, or during other significantly cold periods when a warm location may be needed.

EMA Coordinator Scott Anderson emphasizes, “It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking temperature relief from the cold within one of these facilities listed below, please call to confirm the ability to provide service prior to leaving for the warming center location. That way you can be certain you can receive the needed relief.”

The following locations will be available during their standard business hours:

Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum

Chebanse: Chebanse Community Building

Cissna Park: Village Hall

Gilman: City Hall, Iroquois West CUSD #10

Milford: Community Center within City Hall, Milford Christian Church

Sheldon: Sheldon Public Library

Watseka: Watseka Public Library, Walmart, Trinity Church,

Iroquois County CUSD #9 Administration Office

Other locations may be made available as EMA receives updated information.

Anderson added, “Iroquois County residents are encouraged to ensure their senior relatives, friends and neighbors, and others whose health may be affected by extreme cold, are safe during freezing-temperature days. Churches and other organized groups are also asked to check-in on the well-being of their members.”

Scott Anderson, Coordinator

Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency

On November 18th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Drake Crowder, age 22, of Sheldon. According to police reports, Investigators made contact with Crowder and found him to have an outstanding Fountain County Indiana warrant for failure to register as a sex offender. Crowder was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail. He was later extradited to Indiana.

On November 19th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Stojan Suznjevic, age 42, of Chebanse. According to police reports, Deputies made contact with Suznjevic due to a call for service. A probable cause search revealed suspected cocaine. Suznjevic was taken into custody and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Suznjevic was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 19th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Carolyn LaFaire, age 52, of Milford. According to police reports, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by LaFaire for traffic violations. A computer check revealed that LaFaire had an expired driver's license by 7 years. LaFaire was taken into custody. A search incident to arrest revealed drug paraphernalia and suspected cocaine. LaFaire was charged with no valid driver's license, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. LaFaire was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where she was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 15th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Michael Taylor, age 25, of Milford. According to police reports, Taylor was charged with domestic battery. Taylor was taken into a custody after deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance in Milford. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 15th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Neil J. McClanahan, age 48, of Thawville. According to police reports, deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in Buckley involving McClanahan. After an investigation, he was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct. McClanahan was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On Nov. 10, at 11:24 p.m., the Watseka Police Department was dispatched to the 100 block of W Oak Street for a reported theft of a bicycle. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who stated that the suspect had returned the bicycle. The victim further reported that the suspect bragged about being stopped by the Watseka Police Department the previous week and provided officers with his brother’s name during that encounter. Officers relocated to the 500 block of N 5th Street and made contact with the suspect, who admitted to lying to the officer. Jeremia R. Albright, 27, of Watseka, was arrested for obstructing identification. Jeremia was also issued a state citation for driving with a revoked driver’s license. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.

On Nov. 14, at 6:29 p.m., the Watseka Police Department conducted a warrant check in the 200 block of W Walnut Street. Austin Archer, 32 of Watseka, was arrested on an outstanding Kankakee County warrant. Austin was transported to the Iroquois County Jail without incident.

On November 8th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriff's Office arrested Caleb Stilley, age 24, of Roberts. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Stilley for traffic violations. Through the course of their investigation, a probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted, and a large amount of suspected marijuana was located. Stilley was taken into custody and charged with possession of cannabis more than 100 grams less than 500 grams, and possession with intent to deliver cannabis more than 30 grams less than 500 grams. Stilley was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 8th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriff's Office arrested Jordan Raymer, age 21, of Sheldon. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Raymer for traffic violations. A computer check revealed Raymer to have a suspended driver's license as well as an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on the original charge of driving under the influence of drugs. Raymer was taken into custody on the warrant and also charged with driving while license suspended. Raymer was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he was released on a notice to appear.

On November 9th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriff's Office arrested Keith Goldsmith, age 35, of Danville. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Goldsmith for traffic violations. A computer check revealed Goldsmith to have an outstanding warrant from Fountain County Indiana for driving while license revoked. He was taken into custody on the warrant. Goldsmith was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he awaits extradition to Indiana.

On November 9th , 2025, Iroquois County Sheriff's Office arrested Michael Rudisill, age 61, of Sheldon. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Rudisill for traffic violations. Through the course of their investigation, a probable cause search was conducted of the vehicle, locating suspected marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, and pills. Rudisill was taken into custody and charged with no valid driver's license, possession of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine 5 to 15 grams, possession of cannabis more than 30 grams less than 100 grams, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and possession of intent to deliver cannabis more than 30 grams less than 500 grams. Rudisill was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 11th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Isiah Shannon, age 19, of Milford. According to police reports, deputies were called to the report of inappropriate relations. Shannon was taken into custody and charged with criminal sexual abuse. Shannon was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 12th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Travis Creveling, age 33, of Buckley. According to police reports, deputies responded to the report of a domestic incident. Through the course of their investigation, Creveling was found to be the suspect. Creveling was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint, and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence. Creveling was transported to the Iroquois County Jail, where he awaits transport to Illinois Department of Corrections.

On November 14th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Laure Aguirre, age 44, of Danville. According to police reports, Aguirre was being held at the Vermilion County Jail on an outstanding Iroquois’ County Warrant charging her with forgery. Aguirre was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail. She awaits her next court date.

On November 14th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Ronald Campe, age 43, of Rankin. According to police reports, Campe was being held at the Vermilion County Jail on an outstanding Iroquois County Warrant for driving while license revoked. Campe was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail. He awaits his next court date.

On November 14th, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Timothy Alexion, age 30, of Milford. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations, where Alexion was the passenger. A probable cause search of the vehicle located multiple hypodermic needles. Alexion was taken into custody and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine less than 5 grams. Alexion was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:14am Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the area of northbound US 41 near CR 1800 S (Newton/Benton Co Ln) for a report of a single vehicle roll-over crash.

The preliminary investigation by Sgt. Fellmy indicates a 2013 Toyota Highlander was traveling north on US 41, entered the median for unknown reasons, over-corrected causing the vehicle to leave the roadway.  The vehicle rolled multi times, ejecting the sole occupant.  A  37 year-old man from Dearborn County, Indiana was pronounced dead at the scene.

The name of the driver is being withheld pending family notification.

Assisting agencies; Newton County 9-1-1 Communications, Newton County EMS, Kentland Fire, Newton County Coroner and Gibson County Sheriff’s Office.

On November 3rd, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Corrine Pelletier, 39, of Manteno. According to police reports, Pelletier was being held in Kankakee Count Jail on an Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license suspended. Pelletier was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she was later released on a notice to appear.

On November 3rd,2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Kim Domer, 67 of Manteno. According to police reports, Dorner was a passenger in a vehicle that deputies had conducted a traffic stop on along U.S. Highway 52 near 2450 East. A computer check revealed Dorner had an active Kankakee County warrant for domestic battery. Doner was placed into custody on the warrant and transported to the Iroquois County Jail. Domer was later extradited to Kankakee Cotnty.

On November 4th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Adam Schaumburg, 42, (f Sheldon. According to police reports, Deputies were called to a domestic disturbance in the area of the 500 block of W. Center St. in Sheldon. Deputies arrived on scene and met with the victims and witnesses. Schaumburg was taken into custody and charged with aggravated battery, interfering with reporting domestic violence, and domestic battery. Schaumburg was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.

On November 4th, 2025, Dina Buglio, 48, of Bourbonnais, turned herself into to the Iroquois County Jail to serve 30 days for no valid driver's license.

On November 6th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Alfredo Perez, 32, of Onarga. According to police reports, Deputies were called to the area of the 300 block of E. Mann St. in Gilman for the report of a fight in progress. Deputies met with all parties involved, as a result, Perez was taken into custody and charged with battery. Perez was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.

On November O, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Dailynn Shearer, 32, of Loda. According to police reports, Deputies were called to the area of the 300 block of E. Mann St. in Gilman for the report of a fight il progress. Deputies met with all parties involved, as a result, Shearer was taken into custody and charged with battery. Shearer was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where she was later released on a notice to appear.

On November 6th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Jill Williams, 41, of Iroquois. According to police reports, a vehicle was reported to ICOM as driving recklessly through yards and roadways in Sheldon. Deputies later located the vehicle traveling westbound on US Hwy 24 near 2580 E. Deputies observed the vehicle speeding 35 plus miles an hour over the speed limit. Deputies briefly lost contact of the vehicle, however quickly located it in the 1000 block of E. Walnut St. in Watseka where they conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Williams was identified as the driver and taken into for driving 35 mph plus over the posted speed limit, reckless driving, and criminal damage to property over $500. Williams was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains until her next court appearance.

On November 7th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Broc Klecan, 24, of Watseka. According to police reports, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Klecan on 1730 N. near Bluebell Bend for traffic violations. Deputies observed signs of impairment and took Klecan into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol. Klecan was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol over 0.08, and speeding 35 plus miles an hour over the speed limit.

On November 7th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Brittney Schultz, 30, of Milford. According to police reports, Schultz was brought to the Iroquois County Jail from the Iroquois County Courthouse for an Iroquois County warrant charging her with failure to appear on an original charge of possession of a controlled substance. Schultz was later released on a notice to appear.

On November 701, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Megan Green, 32, of Kankakee. According to police reports, Deputies were called to the area of 3150 N. near 1900 E. for the report of subjects possibly trespassing and stealing. Deputies æ-rived on scene and made contact with the individuals on scene; one later identified as Green. Greer initially provided Deputies with a false name. Green was taken into custody for driving while license suspended and obstructing idntification. Green was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where she was later released on a notice to appear.

On October 31st, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Felicia Longtin, age 36, of Gilman. According to police reports, Longtin was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging her with financial exploitation of the elderly. She was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where she remains.

On November 1st, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Annabelle L. Gordon, age 23, of Sheldon. According to police reports, Gordon was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Iroquois County jail where she was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 1st, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested David J. Ordway, age 32, of Goodland. According to police reports, Ordway was charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.

On November 2nd, 2025, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Jesse English, age 47. According to police reports, English was charged with retail theft, resisting a peace officer and aggravated battery to a peace officer. English was taken into custody after an incident at the Sheldon Dollar General where he was the suspect in a theft. When deputies located English, he actively fought while being taken into custody. After being successfully placed into custody, he was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting a court appearance to determine pre-trial release.

ServBanc Holdco, Inc. (“ServBanc Holdco”), the holding company for Servbank, National Association (“Servbank”) and IF Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: IROQ) (“IF Bancorp”), the holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association (“Iroquois Federal”), today jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby ServBanc Holdco and Servbank will acquire IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal, respectively. Servbank is a banking institution with Illinois roots and a national reach. With this transaction, Servbank is strategically expanding its franchise into central Illinois.

IF Bancorp’s shareholders will receive approximately $89.8 million, or $27.20 per share, in cash for each share of IF Bancorp common stock, subject to certain potential adjustments described in the definitive agreement. The transaction has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both ServBanc Holdco and IF Bancorp and is subject to regulatory approval, IF Bancorp shareholder approval and other conditions set forth in the definitive agreement. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Stavros Papastavrou, Chairman of ServBanc Holdco and Servbank commented, “The combination of two storied franchises in Servbank and Iroquois Federal presents compelling opportunities for our communities, customers, employees and shareholders. On behalf of our entire team, we are excited to welcome the Iroquois colleagues to the Servbank family.”

Donald Satiroff, Chief Executive Officer of Servbank further stated, “We are extremely excited to work alongside the Iroquois team and to be part of Iroquois’ continued success in the communities that it serves. We intend to honor Iroquois’ emphasis on providing exceptional levels of service to its customers, strengthening Iroquois’ current relationships, and developing new ones.”

Walter H. “Chip” Hasselbring, III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of IF Bancorp and Iroquois Federal, commented, “We recognize the great opportunity this strategic affiliation with Servbank provides for our clients, customers, communities and employees while satisfying our responsibilities to current shareholders. Servbank’s mission aligns with our values by creating excellence, the highest quality experience and innovative solutions going forward.” Hasselbring continues “the technology of banking today requires investment in systems to bring this quality service. We are excited about the Servbank platform.”

Further, given the announcement of this transaction with ServBanc Holdco, IF Bancorp today announced the indefinite postponement of its 2025 annual shareholder meeting. IF Bancorp does not anticipate convening its 2025 annual shareholder meeting if the merger is completed as currently contemplated.

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC served as financial advisor and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as legal counsel to ServBanc Holdco, Inc. Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Inc., a Stifel Company, served as financial advisor and Luse Gorman, PC served as legal counsel to IF Bancorp, Inc.

About ServBanc Holdco, Inc.

ServBanc Holdco, Inc. is an Arizona corporation and registered bank holding company for Servbank, National Association. Servbank, National Association was originally founded in 1994 and conducts its operations from its headquarters in Oswego, Illinois. More information about Servbank, National Association is available at https://servbank.com/.

About IF Bancorp, Inc.

IF Bancorp, Inc. is the savings and loan holding company for Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association. Iroquois Federal, originally chartered in 1883 and headquartered in Watseka, Illinois, conducts its operations from seven full-service banking offices located in Watseka, Danville, Clifton, Hoopeston, Savoy, Bourbonnais, and Champaign, Illinois and a loan production office in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often, but not always, include words like “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” and “intend” or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” or “may.” Certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected results include and the other factors detailed from time to time in IF Bancorp’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in its Forms 10-K and the following: delays in completing or the inability to complete the merger, including delays in obtaining or the inability to obtain regulatory or shareholder approval, difficulties in achieving cost savings from the merger or in achieving such cost savings within the expected time frame, difficulties in integrating Servbank and Iroquois Federal, the reaction of the companies’ customers, employees and counterparties to the transaction, increased competitive pressures, changes in the interest rate environment, changes in general economic conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that adversely affect the business in which ServBanc Holdco and IF Bancorp are engaged, the effects of any shutdown of the federal government, or changes in the securities markets and other risks and uncertainties. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Neither ServBanc Holdco nor IF Bancorp undertakes, and each specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the events or circumstances after the date on which the forward-looking statement is made, or reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except to the extent required by law. All forward-looking statements, express or implied, included in the press release are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Additional Information

In connection with the proposed merger, IF Bancorp will provide its shareholders with a proxy statement and other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Shareholders of IF Bancorp are urged to read the proxy statement and other relevant documents and any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information which should be considered before making any decision regarding the transaction. In addition to the proxy statement being mailed to shareholders of IF Bancorp, shareholders of IF Bancorp will also be able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement, and any other relevant documents, without charge, when they become available, at the Securities and Exchange Commission website (www.sec.gov), on the IF Bancorp investor relations website (ifbancorp.q4ir.com), or by directing a request to:

Ashtyn Barrett
Corporate Secretary
IF Bancorp, Inc.
201 East Cherry Street
Watseka, IL 60970

The information available through IF Bancorp’s investor relations website is not and shall not be deemed part of this press release or incorporated by reference into other filings that IF Bancorp makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

IF Bancorp and certain of its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of IF Bancorp in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the directors and executive officers of IF Bancorp is set forth in IF Bancorp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2025, and in the amendment to its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2025. Additional information regarding the interests of these participants and any other persons who may be deemed participants in the transaction may be obtained by reading the proxy statement regarding the proposed merger when it becomes available. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described in the preceding paragraph.

On October 28 th, 2025, Austin Cade turned himself into the Iroquois County Jail on a failure to appear warrant on an original charge of driving under the influence. Austin was later released on a notice to appear.

On October 28 th, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Harrison Hand, 48, of Milford. According to police reports, Deputies observed Hand driving a vehicle in the 100 block of W. Jones St. near S. Chicago St. in Milford. Deputies conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, because they knew Hand to have a revoked Illinois license. Hand was placed into custody for driving while license revoked. Hand also received a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Hand was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.

On October 28 flI , 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested James Davenport, 41, of Watseka. According to police reports, Deputies observed who they knew to be Davenport in the McDonald's Parking lot in Watseka. Deputies knew Davenport to have an outstanding Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license revoked. Deputies made contact with Davenport and placed him into custody. Davenport was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting his next court date.

On October 28 dl , 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Brandon Ulitzsch, 40, of Watseka. According to police reports, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Ulitzsch for a traffic violation. Ulitzsch obstructed the Deputies duties during the course of the traffic stop. Ulitzsch was taken into custody for obstructing a peace officer. Ulitzsch also received a citation for operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Ulitzsch was taken to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.

On October 30 ül , 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Brenton Barnes, 31, of Danville. According to police reports, Barnes was in custody with the Illinois Department of Corrections, however he had an active Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of residential burglary. Barnes was released from IDOC custody and taken into custody by the froquois County Sheriff's Office. Barnes was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.

On October 3 1 st, 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Christopher Gregory, 52, of Milford. According to police report, Gregory contacted the Sheriffs Office wishing to be taken into custody on his active Iroquois County warrant for failure to appear on an original charge of driving while license revoked. Deputies contacted Gregory in the 100 block of N. Pearl in Milford. Gregory was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he remains awaiting his next court date.

On October 3 1 st 2025, Iroquois County Deputies arrested Nicholas Klein, 37, of Paxton. According to policer reports, Deputies were called to the area of 1400 N. and 1900 E. for a single vehicle traffic accident. Deputies made contact with Klein, who was the driver of the vehicle that had crashed. Deputies ran a license check on Klein which revealed he had a revoked Illinois license. Klein was taken into custody and charged with driving while license revoked. Klein was transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released on a notice to appear.