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Making Commencement Count: Volunteer Spotlight

For nearly three decades, Liz Stowater has helped strengthen student learning and expand scholarship opportunities through the Algona Community School Foundation. Her long-term commitment is a reminder this graduation season of how the connections between...

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Purse Strings & Heartstrings: Volunteer Amy Wolter Has It in the Bag!

When it comes to caring for others, Amy Wolter truly has it in the bag. As a personal banker for 16 years at Iowa State Bank, Amy helps customers with their banking needs. But after work, she packs up a bag of comfort and care as she serves as a volunteer...

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Kossuth County Cancer Support Foundation

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Help Your Graduate Get a Grip on Money

The graduation cards are opened. The checks are cashed. Your student’s bank account balance is looking pretty good… for now. You’ve had the “money talk” with your soon‑to‑be college student, but let’s be honest—when...

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BGHS State Basketball Teams Score Donation from ISB

When Bishop Garrigan athletes hit the hardwood at the 2026 state basketball tournaments—both the boys and girls teams—fans showed up in their state basketball apparel. Thanks to those state basketball apparel sales, Iowa State Bank donated...

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Bishop Garrigan High School

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What Ice Cream Can Teach Us About Check Fraud

There’s something magical about ice cream: simple ingredients, endless flavor possibilities, and the joy of a perfect scoop on a warm day. But just like your favorite frozen treat, not everything is as sweet as it seems—especially when it...

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