Peoples Bank collecting, matching donations for Joplin, Mo.

Peoples Bank locations across Kansas, including the Lawrence branches, will be matching public donations made to the American Red Cross in response to the destruction and devastation in Joplin, Mo.

The three Lawrence locations will serve as collection points for the Red Cross relief efforts and the bank will match donations up to $2,500 now through June 15. Donations can be made during regular bank hours or they may be left in the night deposit box after hours. All donations of more than $5 will be tax deductible.

Peoples Bank can be found in Lawrence at:

• 4831 W. Sixth St.

• 3045 Iowa

• 2220 Harper St.