Saving Money

April 24 is National Teach Children to Save Day. Teach Children to Save Day is a free national program – sponsored by the ABA Foundation and its member banks – that works to help young people develop a savings habit early in life. In...

Teach Kids to Save Day

Buying a home can be stressful regardless of the stage of life you’re in. When you start planning to buy a house, it can be intimidating to think about...

Amy Wolter of Iowa State Bank, Algona, successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School, March 3-7, 2025, in Ankeny, Iowa. The school is an intense one-week program sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association.  Students...

Algona Office, Our Products

Many people feel financial drained after the holidays. The start of a new year is the perfect time to shake off the post-holiday financial hangover and set clear, achievable goals that will strengthen your financial future. Small, manageable steps can...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

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...

Saving Money

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