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National Bank of Indianapolis co-founder Morrie Maurer dies at 72 – Indianapolis Business Journal

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2 years ago

February 21, 2024

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Morrie Maurer

Morrie Maurer, the co-founder and former longtime CEO of The National Bank of Indianapolis, has died at age 72.

Mark Bruin, the bank’s current CEO, confirmed to IBJ that Maurer died over the weekend. Other details were not publicly available as of Wednesday morning.

Maurer co-founded the bank with his cousin, Mickey Maurer, in 1993. At the time, a change in banking laws had sparked a wave of consolidations in the industry. The cousins saw an opportunity to launch a locally focused bank that would emphasize customer service and could fill an emerging void in the market. (Mickey Maurer is a shareholder of IBJ Media, which owns and publishes IBJ.)

Morrie Maurer went on to lead the bank as CEO for the next 25 years, until retiring from that role in January 2019. He remained an active member of the bank’s board of directors until his death.

Under his leadership, The National Bank of Indianapolis grew into the largest locally-owned bank headquartered in Indianapolis. It ranks among the 10 largest banks operating in central Indiana.

Bruin said Maurer created a culture of loyalty and customer service at the bank that endures today. “Morrie’s fingerprints are over [just] about everything we do.”

As examples, Bruin said the bank tracks its employee and client retention as key metrics, and employees receive gift cards and hand-signed notes every five years on the anniversary of their hirings.

“He just had a real heart for people, and in recognizing them and making them feel part of the organization,” Bruin said of Maurer.

Maurer was also devoted to his wife and three children, Bruin said.

Maurer also served as chairman of the investment committee of Indiana Landmarks, on the board of trustees of Butler University, and on the boards of the Indy Chamber of Commerce, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and Indiana State Board of Depositories.

Before co-founding The National Bank of Indianapolis, Maurer worked for Indiana National Bank from 1975 to 1992.

In 2019 the Indiana Bankers Association recognized Maurer with a Leader in Banking Excellence award, which is the organization’s highest honor.

Today, The National Bank of Indianapolis has 13 locations, all of them in the Indianapolis metro area, and more than 300 employees. The bank had $2.87 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, according to its most recently filed call report with the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council.

Morrie Maurer’s father and mother, Sidney and Eleanor, ran the famous Atlas Supermarket at the corner of 54th Street and College Avenue. Atlas, which closed in 2002 after 55 years in business, was renowned for its customer service.

Mickey Maurer told IBJ in 2018 that his cousin learned the value of customer relations from his family’s grocery experience, and used those lessons as a banker. “Personal service is one of his important marks,” he said.

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FBI arrests suspect at Indianapolis International Airport

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4 hours ago

March 11, 2026

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FBI arrests suspect at Indianapolis International Airport

INDIANAPOLIS — A suspect was placed under arrest by the FBI at the Indianapolis International Airport on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the FBI Indianapolis said.

The official told WRTV the man was a suspect in a non-fatal shooting in Indianapolis that happened in the early hours of March 6, 2026.

The man, who the FBI says is a convicted felon, was first located in El Paso, Texas. He later flew to Denver, Colorado, where he boarded a plane to Indianapolis.

The FBI Indianapolis’ Violent Crimes Task Force took him into custody without incident as he deplaned in Indianapolis.

The FBI Indianapolis official added that the suspect was on federal supervised release for a previous drug trafficking case.

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ALERT DAY: Tornado threat north this evening; severe threat sinks south overnight

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16 hours ago

March 10, 2026

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ALERT DAY: Tornado threat north this evening; severe threat sinks south overnight

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TORNADO & HAIL THREAT NORTH THIS EVENING
STORMS SINK SOUTH OVERNIGHT
STORMY FOR THE WEDNESDAY MORNING COMMUTE

Severe weather will be possible for some this evening in northern locations. Most of central Indiana will remain storm-free until after midnight. The rare (for Indiana) Moderate Risk has been issued for far northwestern parts of the state this evening. Super-cell storms are expected to develop and move northeast along a cold front. Strong tornadoes will be possible, as well as very large hail, up to baseball size, in the most intense storms. The Moderate Risk is a threat level 4 out of 5.

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The best chance for the most severe storms this evening will be north of a line from Lafayette to Hartford City. If you live in this area, be very weather aware this evening and have a plan in place with your family. South of that line, we likely won’t see much storm activity until after midnight. This is when the line will start to sink south. It will weaken as it does so, but severe weather will still be possible, as well as flooding from very heavy rain.

Plan ahead for your Wednesday morning commute. Whether or not the storms are still severe, heavy rain is expected, and localized flooding will also be possible. The ground is very saturated from all the recent rain. Strong wind, hail, and even an isolated tornado will still be possible. The severe threat is just lower given the timing and how this will unfold in the weather setup.

Once the rain ends and we start to clear out, temperatures will tumble.

Indianapolis Weather Forecast:
This Evening: Severe storms north. Mostly cloudy elsewhere.
Overnight: Storms sink south. Low: 64°
Tomorrow: Stormy morning. Then drying out. Temps fall. High: 69°
Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 49°

Indianapolis 7-Day Weather Forecast

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Indianapolis isn’t known for skyscrapers, but these are the 10 tallest buildings

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March 10, 2026

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Indianapolis isn’t known for skyscrapers, but these are the 10 tallest buildings

Salesforce Tower is the tallest building in Indianapolis, standing at 701 feet with 49 floors.
The top three tallest buildings were all completed between 1969 and 1990.
One of the top ten, the Signia by Hilton, is currently under construction and expected to be finished in 2026.
Many of the city’s tallest buildings have been known by several different names over the years.

While Indianapolis isn’t exactly known for it’s tall buildings, we do have quite a few that tower above the city. The tallest, is visible nearly 10.5 miles outside the city.

These are the 10 tallest buildings in Indianapolis, according to Skyscraper Center.

1. Salesforce Tower

Salesforce Tower is the tallest building in Indianapolis. It’s located at 111 Monument Circle.

Construction on this building was completed in 1990. The office building boasts 49 floors and towers over the city at 701 feet tall.

It has also been known as the Chase Tower, the Bank One Tower and the American Fletcher Bank Tower.

2. One America Tower

The second tallest building in Indianapolis is the One America Tower. It is located at 200 N Illinois St., has 38 floors and is 533 feet tall.

The building was completed in 1982 and was previously known as the American United Life Insurance Tower.

3. One Indiana Square

The One Indiana Square building is the third tallest building in Indianapolis at 504 feet tall.

The building was completed in 1969 and has 37 floors. It has also been previously known as Union Planters Bank, Indiana National Bank Tower, INB Tower and NBD Bank Tower.

4. Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

Signia by Hilton, previously known as the Indianapolis Convention Center Hotel, is currently under construction, but is the fourth largest building in Indy.

The building is set to have 37 floors and be 441 feet tall once construction is complete, which is expected to happen in 2026.

5. Market Tower

Market Tower, located at 10 West Market Street, is the fifth tallest building in Indianapolis at 421 feet.

The building was completed in 1988 and has 32 floors. It has also been known as the Mansur Center.

6. 300 North Meridian

300 North Meridian, which shares a name with its address, is 408 feet tall and has 28 floors.

The building was completed in 1989 and is the sixth tallest building in Indianapolis.

7. BMO Plaza

BMO Plaza, located at 135 North Pennsylvania St. is 401 feet tall.

The building has 31 floors and was completed in 1988. It has also been known as M&I Plaza, First Indiana Plaza and Marshall & Isley Plaza.

8. JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown

Perhaps one of the most visually recognizable on this list, the JW Mariott Indianapolis, located at 10 South West St. is the eighth tallest building in Indy.

The large blue hotel was completed in 2011, stands at 376 feet and has 34 floors. Over the years, the hotel has put giant images on the side of the building to celebrate current events in both sports and pop culture.

9. City-County Building

The City-County Building, located at 200 East Washington St. is the the ninth tallest building in Indianapolis.

The building was completed in 1962 and is 372 feet tall with 28 floors.

10. 101 West Ohio

The tenth and final building on this list is 101 West Ohio. The building, which shares a name with its address, is 360 feet tall and has 22 floors.

The office building was completed in 1987 and was previously known as Old National Financial Center.

Katie Wiseman is a trending news reporter for IndyStar and Midwest Connect. Contact her at klwiseman@usatodayco.com. Follow her on Bluesky @katiewiseman and X, formerly Twitter, at @itskatiewiseman.

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