How AI is Fueling a New Wave of Scams Targeting Older Adults

Scammers know how powerful and realistic artificial intelligence (AI) has become – and they’re using it to their advantage. Everyone is susceptible to fraud, but older adults have become a popular target. It is estimated that seniors in the...

Beware of scams, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, Safety, Security

April is Financial Literacy Month, and building wealth over time requires simple habits, not complicated strategies. According to Annuity.org, 25% percent of U.S. adults say they don’t have anyone to ask for trusted financial advice. Below are some...

Saving Money

With inflation continuing to challenge family budgets across the Midwest, Iowa State Bank encourages customers to stay informed and take practical steps to manage rising costs. Since January 2020, consumer prices in the Midwest have increased 26.1%, creating...

Driving Youth Development, Sportsmanship & Community Connection For more than a decade, Ben Kern has been a familiar face at Iowa State Bank—and an even more familiar one on the fairways and in local gymnasiums. Whether he’s coaching...

Algona Family YMCA, Algona High School

Wednesday, April 1, 2026, may be April Fool’s Day, but when it comes to scams, now is the time to strengthen online habits and stay alert concerning digital scams. Fraud activity continues to climb nationwide. According to the Federal Trade Commission...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft, Safety, Security

Iowa State Bank employees continued their commitment to supporting local human services charities through the Iowa State Bank Community Crusaders, the bank’s employee‑driven charity. Through a variety of staff‑led fundraising efforts, the Crusaders...

community relations, Iowa State Bank employees

While our military and veterans prepare for active duty in roles focused on combat and national defense, an essential support network at home works tirelessly to make the transitions faced by soldiers and their families as well as returning veterans a...

Iowa National Guard, Moving Veterans Forward

As the days grow longer and the weather begins to warm, spring is a great time to refresh more than just your home—it’s also a great time to tidy up your finances. Whether you’re looking to trim everyday expenses or build a bit more...

With a class 2A state dual team seventh-place finish and nine individual qualifiers for the state individual wrestling tournament, the Algona High School Wrestling program received a check for $2,008 from Iowa State Bank based on state apparel items sold.   For...

Algona High School

Serving as a volunteer is more than just giving time—we’re helping our neighbors, strengthening our hometown, and making life a little better for the people around us. This week, we’re proud to highlight Brian Malm, Assistant Vice President,...

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