Community

When the boys and girls track teams from Algona High School competed in the Iowa High School Track & Field Championships, they earned a donation from Iowa State Bank of $1,208 thanks to the support of fans and the bank.   Since 2018, Iowa State...

Algona High School

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...

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...

Kossuth County Cancer Support Foundation

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...

Algona High School, Bishop Garrigan High School, College, R/A Schools, Saving Money, Undergraduate

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...

Bishop Garrigan High School

Scammers know how powerful and realistic artificial intelligence (AI) has become – and they’re using it to their advantage. Everyone is susceptible to fraud, but older adults have become a popular target. It is estimated that seniors in the...

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

With inflation continuing to challenge family budgets across the Midwest, Iowa State Bank encourages customers to stay informed and take practical steps to manage rising costs. Since January 2020, consumer prices in the Midwest have increased 26.1%, creating...

Driving Youth Development, Sportsmanship & Community Connection For more than a decade, Ben Kern has been a familiar face at Iowa State Bank—and an even more familiar one on the fairways and in local gymnasiums. Whether he’s coaching...

Algona Family YMCA, Algona High School

Iowa State Bank employees continued their commitment to supporting local human services charities through the Iowa State Bank Community Crusaders, the bank’s employee‑driven charity. Through a variety of staff‑led fundraising efforts, the Crusaders...

community relations, Iowa State Bank employees

While our military and veterans prepare for active duty in roles focused on combat and national defense, an essential support network at home works tirelessly to make the transitions faced by soldiers and their families as well as returning veterans a...

Iowa National Guard, Moving Veterans Forward