Work begins on new Cape bank

Construction has started for the 1st Community Bank building at the corner of Mt. Auburn Road and Independence. The address will be 17 S. Mount Auburn Road. The bank building is expected to be finished by May 30. According to 1st Community Bank president and CEO Scott Spencer, the new bank will be a 7,300-square-foot facility offering full-service commercial banking with a drive-through and 24 hour ATM. Construction of the new bank is under contract with Federal Construction. Harold Porterfield of Poplar Bluff has provided the architectural services and MB Interiors is in charge of interior design and furnishings. 1st Community Bank has total assets of $174 million and has Missouri locations in Poplar Bluff, Malden, Bernie and Campbell. Its corporate headquarters are in Poplar Bluff.