Community

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

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...

#BanksNeverAskThat, Consumer Tips, identity theft, protect identity, Security

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...

#BanksNeverAskThat, Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, prevent fraud, Security

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...

Since 2007 the employees of Iowa State Bank have hosted a charity garage sale, and 2024 is no exception! The Iowa State Bank Community Crusaders host their charity garage sale on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at 216 N. Thorington Street...

Saving Money

It's important to have the right tools to succeed in school, and that is why Iowa State Bank is sponsoring a School Supply Drive for the 2024-2025 school year to benefit the Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools. The drive will give children necessary school...

Donations, R/A Schools, School Supply Drive

For over 30 years of her 42 year banking career, Kristie Brown has served as the trust officer at Iowa State Bank. Join us as we celebrate her retirement at an open house celebration: Retirement Open House for Kristie Brown Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:00...

Get the news you can use from Iowa State Bank in our semi-annual printed newsletter. See it here! News items include: Retirement Open House for Kristie Brown: August 1 New faces at the Main Bank on Call Street, Algona How to Avoid Check...

Beware of scams, Home Loans, Security