Community

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

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

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...

The Bishop Garrigan Golden Bears football team received a donation of $6,952 after claiming the 8‑player state championship, thanks to the generosity of Iowa State Bank.   Since 2018, Iowa State Bank of Algona has supported local schools by contributing...

Bishop Garrigan High School, community relations

If you're looking to the new year as a time to build better credit habits, consider these tips, courtesy of the Independent Community Bankers of America. Open a checking account and keep track of your balance to help establish a credit history. Use...

The colors of Christmas are everywhere—bright red bows, sparkling white snow, and twinkling lights that warm our hearts. This year, Iowa State Bank added a new color to the holiday palette: a proud military blue, honoring the brave men and women...

Iowa National Guard

The holiday season is a busy time for everyone—including fraudsters. While you're shopping for gifts and enjoying the festivities, it's important to stay alert. Scammers don’t take time off, and the rush of holiday spending can make...

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