Scam Alert: Criminals Don't Take a Holiday

Beware of scams asking for cash to "help" a loved one this holiday season. Don't fall for criminals asking you to claim a prize, help a child or grandchild who has been in an accident or is in jail, or gain your inheritance from a long, lost relative. Unfortunately,...

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Since 2018, Iowa State Bank has been donating to local schools when their athletes earn a state-qualifying appearance. That's when schools typically sell apparel as a fundraiser. The bank contributes to the fundraising efforts by placing the bank's...

Algona High School, Bishop Garrigan High School

Iowa State Bank's Christmas tradition continues to grow as the Sharing Tree Returns to the lobby of Iowa State Bank in Ruthven beginning November 29. Area residents are invited to make Christmas special through this gift program for residents at the...

Donations, Ruthven Care Center Communities, Sharing Tree

Every story with a happy ending begins with the phrase, "once upon a time," and so the tale of the Iowa State Bank Community Crusaders began over 20 years ago. Once Upon a Time... Sometime prior to 2003, the employees of Iowa State Bank decided...

community relations

October 2024 If you're making changes to your personal information within Online Banking at www.BankISB.com, or if you are making a transfer between your Iowa State Bank accounts, we've added some additional security features for your protection. Changing...

prevent fraud

Do you practice safe checks? It should come as easily as airline safety, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. in fact, they've nearly doubled since 2021. Criminals are...

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With offices in north-central Iowa, employees of the Iowa State Bnak in Algona chose to help their fellow Iowans in need through a $2,000 donation to the Spencer Chabmer of Commerce Foundantion for Flood Relief. The ISB Community Crusaders is the employee-funded...

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only growing worse. In fact, the Federal Trade Commission's...

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With school in session, many young adults will embark on the exciting journey of college life. Today, the average American student leaves college with more than $37,000 in debt, including student loans. With the total U.S. student debt sitting at $1.56...

When it comes to suspicious emails, text messages and phone calls, don't be fooled by a phishing scam. Every day, thousands of people are tricked into providing confidential information (like account numbers, passwords or PINs) either online or over...

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