Wichita, Kan.-based AmericanState Bancshares Inc. has completed the merger of two units, Belleville, Kan.-based , and Great Bend,Kan.-based American State Bank &Trust Co., according to a report posted on NCKToday.com.

Peoples Exchange Bank was merged into American State Bank &Trust, effective July 11. The transaction increases American State Bank & Trust'stotal assets to over $400 million.