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In today's digital world, equipping kids with financial literacy skills is more important than ever. Teaching kids about money helps them become self-confident, motivated and resilient. A lesson in money management can begin at anytime, however, with...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

The start of a new school year offers more than a fresh supply list – it’s also a good time for families to revisit financial habits at home. With rising costs impacting everything from classroom supplies to after-school activities, helping...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Join our staff in Ruthven for the annual Gathering on Gowrie -- a special event in Ruthven hosted on Gowrie Street -- with your friends and neighbors! Thursday, August 7 5 - 7 PM Gowrie Street - Ruthven We're conducting a school supply...

R/A Schools, School Supply Drive

Summer can be a time of uncertain expenses with school-aged children in many activities that can burn up your budget in a hurry with unplanned meals, snacks and travel expenses. Your summer can still be full of family fun with a few money-savings tips. Part...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Part 3: Find Something New to Do! Summer can be a time of uncertain expenses with school-aged children in many activities that can burn up your budget in a hurry with unplanned meals, snacks and travel expenses. Your summer can still be full of family...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Part 2: Get Back to Nature -- Adventure Awaits! Summer can be a time of uncertain expenses with school-aged children in many activities that can burn up your budget in a hurry with unplanned meals, snacks and travel expenses. Your summer can still be...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Part 1: Create a Recreation Plan Baseball. Volleyball. Camps. Special teams. All of these activities can stretch your budget. Create a recreation plan before summer starts about how you can minimize expenses. Can you pack a cooler of snacks instead of...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Iowa State Bank is proud to join forces with the Independent Community Bankers of America (R) in partnership with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on an initiative to help customers protect themselves from the growing threat of check fraud. Check...

ICBA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Community banks have a role in making our communities better. That's why Iowa State Bank donated $10,000 to area fire departments in the communities the bank serves. Local fire departments work tirelessly to protect and serve. Volunteers answer...

Algona Fire Department, Corwith Fire Department, Lu Verne Fire Department, Ruthven Fire Department, Wesley Fire Department

School’s out, but student-athletes are still training. With a recent appearance in the 2025 Iowa High School State Track & Field Championships, Iowa State Bank made a $1,248 donation to the track program for all athletes at Algona High School. For...