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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,...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Holiday spending, identity theft, prevent fraud, Security, Voice Scams

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...

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Thanks to an offer from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, home buyers or existing homeowners earning up to 80% of area median income (AMI), determined by the Fedeeral Housing Finance Agency's Underserved Areas Data are potentially eligible...

Home Loans, Our Products

Spring has officially arrived and, along with warmer weather and brighter colors outside, it's also time to do some spring cleaning. Deep-cleaning your home and getting rid of items you don't need may be on your to-do list this time of year. As...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money, Security

If your New Year’s Resolution is to make 2024 the year you get your financial life organized, Iowa State Bank can help. Our account alerts found in Online Banking and in Mobile Banking give you over 50 different alerts that you can use to manage...

Convenience, Fraud detection, Our Products, Security

The holidays are a time of joy, giving and celebration, but they can also be a perfect opportunity to teach your kids about budgeting and financial responsibility. Consider giving your kids a budget and a shopping list as a bonus gift this holiday season...

Holiday spending

It's  time for another contest for Kool Kat Kids! This season's contest aims to encourage young savers with a focused on giving back. It asks young savers to draw or write their answer to the question, “What good cause would you...

At Iowa State Bank, we know that getting the financial news you need to know comes from a variety of sources. That's why we publish our semi-annual customer newsletter that is mailed to customers. We also make this information available online by...

We’ve been working to make your health visits just a little bit quicker thanks to the introduction of a special debit card designed exclusively for your health savings account. Say good-bye to writing a check when you’re not feeling well...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money