Business Tips

Despite a steep decline in the use of written checks -- 82% over the last 30 years, according to the Federal Reserve -- check fraud has become increasingly popular among criminals, resulting in billions in losses per year -- m ore than twice what it was...

Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, protect identity

Spring has officially arrived and, along with warmer weather and brighter colors outside, it's also time to do some spring cleaning. Deep-cleaning your home and getting rid of items you don't need may be on your to-do list this time of year. As...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money, Security

Did you know that check fraud has risen over 385% since the Covid pandemic, according to the U.S. Treasury Department? That's why the American Bankers Association and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are working together to combat check fraud....

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

At Iowa State Bank, we know that getting the financial news you need to know comes from a variety of sources. That's why we publish our semi-annual customer newsletter that is mailed to customers. We also make this information available online by...

If your New Year’s Resolution is to make 2024 the year you get your financial life organized, Iowa State Bank can help. Our account alerts found in Online Banking and in Mobile Banking give you over 50 different alerts that you can use to manage...

Convenience, Fraud detection, Our Products, Security

Don’t Become a Victim of Payment App Fraud Iowa State Bank warns consumers to watch out for common payment app scams Peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Zelle have created convenience for making payments and transferring money....

Payment apps

At Iowa State Bank, we know that getting the financial news you need to know comes from a variety of sources. That's why we publish our semi-annual customer newsletter that is mailed to customers. We also make this information available online by...

Tax season is stressful. As W-2s and tax returns containing consumers’ personal information circulate over the internet and through the mail, cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to commit fraud. Iowa State Bank wants to make sure consumers protect...

Shareholders of Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., the holding company of Iowa State Bank, received a message of strength and growth at their annual meeting held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. The holding company reported that Iowa State Bank had a 13% increase in...

Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co.

From Meredith Huber, Mortgage Lender, Iowa State Bank, Algona When it comes to personal finances, a strong credit score can open up doors to favorable rates and terms for loans and credit cards. Learn how these five factors can impact your credit...

Home Loans, Security