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Posted On: April 23, 2020 by Iowa State Bank in: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General

Due to an upgrade to our Online Banking services, users may see a message displayed upon log-in stating, “To log in to your online banking account, please visit your financial institution’s website.” This message is a valid message. Some users may have saved a direct link to online banking that bypasses our website. To ensure that our customers have access to the most up-to-date enhancements and security, users will be re-directed to our website (BankISB.com) for log-in purposes. Online Banking users should update any saved bookmarks to the current version of Online Banking, effective May 6, or use the log-in provided on our website at BankISB.com. If you are using a third-party personal finance management software or other similar software that uses Online Banking data access, you may be required to update this information. This does not affect Bill Payer or other applications found within Online Banking.

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Online Banking Upgrade May 6, 2020

April 23, 2020

Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General

Due to an upgrade to our Online Banking services, users may see a message displayed upon log-in stating, “To log in to your online banking account, please visit your financial institution’s website.” This message is a valid message. Some users may have saved a direct link to online banking that bypasses our website. To ensure that our customers have access to the most up-to-date enhancements and security, users will be re-directed to our website (BankISB.com) for log-in purposes....

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Tags: online banking, Our Products, Security
How to Make a Recycled Piggy Bank

April 20, 2020

Categories: General, Kool Kat Kids, Saving Money, Schools

Earth Day is upon us each April! Take a moment with your kids to create a recycled piggy bank with items you may find around your home -- incluidng a plastic water bottle with lid.

You’ll need:

16.9 oz plastic water bottle with lid 1 chenille stem—4 legs (2”) and 1 tail (3 ¾“) Coordinating construction paper Paper: Use construction paper, scrapbook paper, or even gift wrap to create the following: 1 body (8 ½...

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Tags: Earth Day, piggy bank
How Consumers Can Protect Against Coronavirus Scams

April 20, 2020

Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

As world leaders continue to address the novel coronavirus pandemic, the likelihood that cybercriminals will use the public’s concern over the situation in cyber scams increases. To help educate consumers, use these six tips on how to spot cyber scams.

How to Protect Yourself From Coronavirus Scams

Consider taking the following steps when receiving communications regarding the coronavirus:
Be...

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Tags: Consumer Tips, coronavirus, coronavirus; COVID-19;, Fraud detection, identity theft

Important News Bulletin #3: Frequently Asked Questions

March 25, 2020

Categories: Business Tips, Consumer Tips, General, Home Loans, Saving Money

Posted March 25, 2020
Is the bank open?
Our bank is open for business, but we have altered our operations to protect the safety of our staff, our customers and community.

Effective March 18, 2020, our lobbies are closed. Please contact your banker for assistance. Here is the status of our offices:

Algona | Main Bank Office
Our lobby is closed. Contact your banker at 515.295.3595 or 800.ISB.3595 for...

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Tags: coronavirus, coronavirus; COVID-19;, Our Products

NEW! Online Financial Safety Webinar

March 23, 2020

Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County is partnering with Iowa State Bank to offer a webinar, “Online Financial Safety”, on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The webinar will be hosted via WebEx, and will begin at 12:00 noon.

The webinar will help participants to better protect their finances from fraud, by teaching how to instill good security practices for one’s home and financial life. “American’s have lost billions of dollars in recent...

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Tags: Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, Security

Important News Bulletin #2: Changes for Mon. March 23, 2020

March 20, 2020

Categories: Business Tips, Consumer Tips, General

We are announcing some temporary changes in office hours for our State Street Office in Algona in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, effective Monday, March 23, 2020. Hours are subject to change; please check our website blog for updates.

STATE STREET OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020:
Extended Hours Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Closed Saturdays, beginning Saturday, March 28, 2020
Thank...

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Tags: coron, coronavirus; COVID-19;

Important News Bulletin #1: Changes for March 18, 2020

March 16, 2020

Categories: Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General

At Iowa State Bank, we are deeply committed to your well-being and safety during this time. We are closely monitoring the evolving circumstances related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are enacting our existing business-continuity plans to continue to deliver banking services to you. We are making some changes in the way that we deliver banking services in an effort to protect our customers, employees and communities. We are taking the necessary steps to avoid potential service...

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Tags: coronavirus; COVID-19;

More Results for Kids Contest

February 18, 2020

Categories: General, Kool Kat Kids, Saving Money

When kids were asked what they would save their money for in 2020, the answers were creative and generous. Over 50 entries were received in the recent contest hosted by the Iowa State Bank Kool Kat Kids Klub. Each banking office chose a winner in each of three age categories. Winners received a twenty-five dollar gift card.

In Algona, the winners are:
Ages 3 – 6 = Jenna Venteicher, age...

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Tags: Kool Kat, Saving Money

Money Smart Kids Essay Contest Ends March 13

February 18, 2020

Categories: General, Saving Money, Schools

Statewide financial literacy essay contests open to students in grades six to 12

Iowa State Bank is proud to participate in Money Smart Week April 4-11, 2020, and encourages area students to enter the Money Smart Kid and Money Smart Teen Essay Contests, sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Eligible junior high school students (in grades six to eight) can enter the Money Smart...

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Tags: Money Smart Week, Saving Money
Ruthven Winners Announced in Kool Kat Contest

February 18, 2020

Categories: General, Kool Kat Kids, Saving Money

When kids were asked what they would save their money for in 2020, the answers were creative and generous, and the number of entries were plentiful in the recent contest hosted by the Iowa State Bank Kool Kat Kids Klub. Each banking office chose a winner in each of three age categories. Winners received a twenty-five dollar gift card.

In Ruthven, the winners are:

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Tags: Kool Kat, Saving Money