Spring Into Savings

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,...

Volunteer

Iowa State Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) have joined forces to offer Mortgage Rate Relief, a housing affordability initiative designed to support income-qualified homebuyers by reducing mortgage interest rates up...

FHLB Des Moines

In 2026, we’re proud to celebrate a milestone that means so much to us—and to the communities we serve. Your Iowa State Bank is officially 98 years old! Nearly a century of stories, growth, and partnerships have helped our customers and communities...

On a chilly Iowa evening not long ago, neighbors gathered to share a simple pasta dish—steam rising from the bowls, laughter filling the room. What began as a warm meal soon became something even more meaningful: a reminder of how food, conversation,...

Volunteer

For some people, sports are all about passion, teamwork, and athleticism. For Levi Trauger, they’re also about the numbers—the data‑driven decisions, measurable progress, and steady calculations that help keep the Algona Family YMCA moving...

Algona Family YMCA, Volunteer

As tax season approaches, Iowa State Bank reminds consumers to be vigilant about protecting their personal information and refunds from fraud. Tax-related identity theft and scams are on the rise, and criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, tax fraud

Many people work for a lifetime to build meaningful assets— a farm, business, or personal savings—intended for the next generation. Yet when it is time to protect those assets through a trust, choose wisely. Traditionally, families appoint...

Spring is just around the corner, and high school seniors everywhere are buzzing with plans for life after graduation. If college is part of your path, now is the perfect time — whether you’re early or a little late — to start mapping...