State T-Shirt Donation for BGHS Girls Track & Girls Golf

Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner, making this an ideal time to start thinking about summer vacation plans. Finding a vacation you can afford as well as enjoy can be tricky but, with a little planning, it's possible to not break your budget on your summer holiday.

Use these five tips to make your vacation affordable and relaxing:

Applying for a mortgage can be complicated and sometimes tedious, but a little preparation can go a long way, particularly for first-time homebuyers. With a few simple steps, homebuyers can make the process a little easier for both themselves and their lender.

"A mortgage isn't something any consumer should immediately jump into before they're ready," said Brenda Hannover, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS#624001). "Knowing what to ask your lender when you...

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As the Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball team celebrated their achievement as the Class 1A State Champions in the 2022 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament, Iowa State Bank proudly presented their donation of $6,447 to the BGHS Bears team following the sale of tournament and state championship t-shirts. The bank helps sponsor state tournament t-shirts in support of student athletes with a donation for each shirt sold.

Pictured are: Front row: Reagan Murphy,...

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Thursday, April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Understanding Social Security Retirement, Spouse, and Survivor Benefits”

On Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Understanding Social Security Retirement, Spouse, and Survivor Benefits.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal...

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools”

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal finances through the coordinated efforts of...

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Credit: Build & Improve It!”

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Credit: Build & Improve It!.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal finances through the coordinated efforts of experts and educators across the country.

Whether it is Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.

There are many precautions consumers can take to protect their payment app accounts from fraud, but using one...

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