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Spring is finally here and summer is just around the corner, making this an ideal time to start thinking about summer vacation plans. Finding a vacation you can afford as well as enjoy can be tricky but, with a little planning, it's possible to not break your budget on your summer holiday.

Use these five tips to make your vacation affordable and relaxing:

Applying for a mortgage can be complicated and sometimes tedious, but a little preparation can go a long way, particularly for first-time homebuyers. With a few simple steps, homebuyers can make the process a little easier for both themselves and their lender.

"A mortgage isn't something any consumer should immediately jump into before they're ready," said Brenda Hannover, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS#624001). "Knowing what to ask your lender when you... Read More

As the Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball team celebrated their achievement as the Class 1A State Champions in the 2022 Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union State Basketball Tournament, Iowa State Bank proudly presented their donation of $6,447 to the BGHS Bears team following the sale of tournament and state championship t-shirts. The bank helps sponsor state tournament t-shirts in support of student athletes with a donation for each shirt sold.

Pictured are: Front row: Reagan Murphy,... Read More

Thursday, April 14, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Understanding Social Security Retirement, Spouse, and Survivor Benefits”

On Thursday, April 14, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Understanding Social Security Retirement, Spouse, and Survivor Benefits.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal... Read More

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools”

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Buying or Refinancing a Home: Options and Tools.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal finances through the coordinated efforts of... Read More

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 @ 1:00 p.m. CT
“Credit: Build & Improve It!”

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CT Money Smart Week will host “Credit: Build & Improve It!.” This virtual event is part of Money Smart Week, a week-long initiative that aims to help people, especially those hardest-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, better manage their personal finances through the coordinated efforts of experts and educators across the country.

Money. It's not a subject to be a fool about. On April Fool's Day, take a moment to teach your kids a little bit about money. Here are five activities you can do with your child to begin talking about money:

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 assets for 2021 with total assets exceeding $423 million, a new milestone for the bank.

Chairman Tom Larson announced the appointment of Laurie Vitzthum as Chairman of the Board of Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co. and Iowa State Bank. Vitzthum was... Read More

Bishop Garrigan Girls Basketball Player Receives 2022 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award

Meredith Tigges of Bishop Garrigan High School presented with $1,000 scholarship at Iowa High School Girls Basketball State Tournament

Meredith Tigges, a senior at Bishop Garrigan High School in Algona was recently honored as the 2022 Class 1A recipient of the Iowa Bankers Association’s Student Athlete Achievement... Read More