Julie Schmale has passed many tests in her banking career with hard work, intelligence and enthusiasm.

The Cass County resident aced one of her biggest exams in late July with a degree from a prestigious institution.

Schmale earned a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) at a July 25 ceremony. Schmale, a Murdock resident and president of Cass County Bank, was one of 156 graduates from across the nation.

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