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Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, identity theft, prevent fraud, Safety

Iowa’s banking industry continues to see fraud associated with corporate account takeover   JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2025) — Iowa banks continue to see sophisticated fraud impacting business customers. Currently, business customers...

Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, Security

It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, identity theft, prevent fraud

Financial planning is something every age group can participate in, and in honor of World Financial Planning Day, Iowa State Bank is encouraging people of all ages to set aside time to evaluate financial goals. From childhood to retirement, financial...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Many of you have been following the national news about the current federal government shutdown. You may wonder what impact this may have on your daily business. Be rest assured, your banking relationship with Iowa State Bank...

Consumer Tips, Real Estate Loans

Take control of your debit card with our mobile banking app: BankISB Customers who use our mobile banking app, BankISB, will find these debit card featuring within the BankISB app under "My Cards": Turn your debit card on & off -- This could be...

Mobile Banking, mobile wallet

Getting cash when you need it just got a little bit easier in Wesley! We’re adding a 24 hours ATM to the entrance of our Wesley office! Get cash. Make deposits. Need a debit card to access our ATM? Stop by our office for an instant issue debit...

Wesley Office

With National Grandparents Day approaching on September 7, Iowa State Bank reminds consumers, especially older Iowans, to be cautious of a growing scam that targets grandparents by playing on emotion and urgency. What is a grandparent scam? Grandparent...

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

Iowa State Bank is proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America (R) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud. Check...

ICBA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service

We've got news to share about exciting things happening at Iowa State Bank! Our semi-annual printed newsletter is in the mail, and available here. Find out what's happening at Iowa State Bank and get tips to make your financial life easier! Retirement...

Consumer Tips, Our Products, prevent fraud, Saving Money, State Street Office