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Summer 2025: Hometown Teller Newsletter

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...

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

State Street Hours Aug. 1
Change in State Street Hours August 1

Our State Street Office was one of the first drive-up banking locations in our area many years ago. Just as that early change in technology brought us drive-up banking, we’re making some changes in our delivery of banking services today.   State...

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Algona Office, BankISB app, State Street Office

Beware of Crypto ATM Scams
Beware of Crypto ATM Scams

Iowa State Bank Reminds Consumers to Be Cautious of Crypto ATM Scams Iowa Attorney General Breanna Bird recently announced her office sued two cryptocurrency ATM companies – Bitcoin Depot and CoinFlip – after Iowans lost more than $20...

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Beware of scams, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety

Cybersecurity Tips: Help Keep Your Money Safe
Cybersecurity Tips: Help Keep Your Money Safe

Identity theft and cyber scams continue to be a threat. It can happen to anyone at any time. Banks work hard to protect your money and keep your accounts safe, but it's crucial that consumers protect themselves from becoming a victim. Here are...

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Consumer Rights
Consumer Protection Basics: Know Your Rights

In today's financial landscape, understanding your rights as a banking consumer is more important than ever. National Consumer Protection Week, observed each March, serves as a reminder of the safeguards in place to protect you from fraud, ensure...

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Beware of Deepfake Scams
Beware of Deepfake Scams

Deepfake technology, once used primarily in entertainment and education, is now being weaponized to exploit consumers, posing significant risks to personal security and financial well-being. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), deepfakes can produce...

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Beware of Tax Fraud Scams
Beware of Tax Fraud Scams

With tax preparations underway, now is the time to be vigilant about protecting personal information and tax refunds from fraud. Tax-related identity theft and scams are on the rise, and criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their efforts...

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Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft

Paige Grein, Trust Manager
Reach Beyond the Family Tree When Choosing a Trustee

You've spent your whole life building your legacy. When it comes time to continue your legacy, who should you choose to make sure that your wishes become reality? As many people place their assets, such as farms and accumulated wealth, within...

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Digital financial literacy
Strengthen Your Digital Financial Literacy in 2025

As technology transforms the financial landscape, digital financial literacy is more important than ever. With more consumers using digital tools such as mobile banking apps, digital wallets, and online payments systems, understanding how to navigate...

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Data Privacy Day, Security

Criminals Don't Take a Holiday
Scam Alert: Criminals Don't Take a Holiday

Beware of scams asking for cash to "help" a loved one this holiday season. Don't fall for criminals asking you to claim a prize, help a child or grandchild who has been in an accident or is in jail, or gain your inheritance from a long, lost relative. Unfortunately,...

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Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Holiday spending, identity theft, prevent fraud, Security, Voice Scams