June 2016:  BAUERFINANCIAL, Coral Gables, Florida congratulates Astra Bank, Abilene, KS on its 5-Star Superior rating.  This rating, based on March 31, 2016 financial data, indicates that Astra Bank is one of the strongest financial institutions in the nations; a dependable and financially sound bank.  Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that Astra Bank has been recommended by Bauer Financial, which recommends 4 and 5-Star banks, for an unprecedented 110 consecutive quarters.   Astra Bank has also earned a 5-Star rating for 8 consecutive quarters.