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When most people think of back-to-school, they picture new backpacks, fresh notebooks, and the latest athletic shoes. For Ben Kern, Vice President of Commercial Lending at Iowa State Bank, going back to school means two weeks of intensive financial education...

Smart Money Stories: Kids' Book Picks for Grades 3 – 5 August has arrived, and a new school year is just around the corner. As students prepare to head back to the classroom, it's a great time to help them build skills that will benefit...

From Piggy Banks to Possibilities: Kids' Book Picks for Grades Kindergarten - 2 As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, now is the perfect time to encourage a love of reading while introducing important life lessons. For young children,...

Employees at the Iowa State Bank in Algona shared a caring donation of $2,000 to Hospice of the Heartland thanks to the generosity of the bank’s employee-driven charity, the ISB Community Crusaders.   Pictured are Hospice of the Heartland...

When it comes to customer service, Tana Schultze seems to have a natural touch. Although her career didn’t begin in banking—she originally studied massage therapy—Tana found her way to Iowa State Bank in Algona, where she now serves...

When a child asks for a pet, every parent knows the answer isn’t always simple—it takes commitment, responsibility and a willingness to pitch in. For Laura Hauptmann, that familiar parenting moment turned into something much bigger than expected. It...

Algona Community School District, Kossuth Tails of Hope

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...

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