Teaching Kids to Save

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...

Iowa State Bank Reminds Consumers to Be Cautious of Crypto ATM Scams Iowa Attorney General Breanna Bird recently announced her office sued two cryptocurrency ATM companies – Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip – after Iowans lost more than $20...

Beware of scams, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety

Iowa State Bank announces a $100,000 donation pledge in support of the Kossuth County Fair Grandstand Renovation Project. The project aims to enhance the fairgrounds while expanding the space to host a wide range of events and activities. “For...

Agriculture

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

In celebration of their appearance in the 2025 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union state basketball tournament, the Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball Team received a donation of $4,376 from Iowa State Bank based on the number of apparel items sold in...

Shareholders of Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., the holding company of IOwa State Bank, received a message of stability and growth at their annual meeting held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.  Chairman Laurie Vitzthum stressed the bank's commitmen...

Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co.

Identity theft and cyber scams continue to be a threat. It can happen to anyone at any time. Banks work hard to protect your money and keep your accounts safe, but it's crucial that consumers protect themselves from becoming a victim. Here are...

With a class 2A state dual team championship title and eleven individual qualifiers for the state individual wrestling tournament, the Algona High School Wrestling program received a check for $3,152 from Iowa State Bank based on state apparel items sold. For...

AHS Sports, Algona High School

In today's financial landscape, understanding your rights as a banking consumer is more important than ever. National Consumer Protection Week, observed each March, serves as a reminder of the safeguards in place to protect you from fraud, ensure...