Hawthorn Bancshares keeps a hawk eye on its customers' money. It is the indirect holding company for Hawthorn Bank, which operates some two-dozen branches in central and west-central Missouri. Originally founded in 1932, the bank offers traditional commercial banking services including deposit accounts, CDs, and lending. Its loan portfolio includes commercial and industrial loans, consumer installment loans, and commercial and residential mortgages. The bank also offers trust and brokerage services. Hawthorn Bancshares owns Hawthorn Bank through subsidiary Union State Bancshares.