VLLY Valley Bancorp

Valley Bancorp (Nasdaq: VLLY), the holding company for Valley Bank, was named to Sandler O'Neill & Partners' Bank and Thrift "SM-All Stars Class of 2005." Sandler O'Neill & Partners reviewed the performance of the 573 publicly traded banks and thrifts with market capitalization under $2 billion. The SM-All Stars is an elite class of the top performing small cap banks that have out-performed its peers in profitability, growth, credit quality, and capital strength. Companies were evaluated based on absolute performance in each of eight financial variables including EPS growth, loan growth, deposit capital ratio, return on average equity, nonperforming assets ratios, net charge-off ratio, and Tier 1 capital ratio. To earn SM-All Star status, the banks needed to be at or above the peer median for each metric and be considered "Well Capitalized" per the Tier 1 ratio. Valley Bancorp was one of only 38 companies to be included in this year's list. "We look forward to continuing our performance and maintaining our position on this important list in future years," said Barry L. Hulin, CEO and president of Valley Bancorp. About Valley Bancorp Headquartered in Las Vegas, Valley Bancorp is the holding company for Valley Bank, a Nevada state-chartered commercial bank with branches in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump, Nevada. This press release includes forward-looking statements relating to the company's beliefs and goals. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the company's inability to generate increased earning assets, sustain credit losses, maintain adequate net interest margin, control fluctuations in operating results, maintain liquidity to fund assets, and retain key personnel. Additional risk factors that could cause a material difference are detailed from time to time in the Valley Bancorp's reports and other filings made with the SEC, certain of which are available on the company's Web site, www.valleybancorp.com.