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Ask the employees at the Iowa State Bank how long they've had a Relay for Life team, and they will answer, "As long as there has been a Relay, the bank's had a team." Those unofficial years of service are demonstrated in the fact that the Iowa State Bank has had a physical presence at the Kossuth County Relay for Life every single year.

Employees have worked together to have a team and to contribute to the Relay in a number of ways. The group is known as the ISB Community Crusaders... Read More

To buy or to build? It's a question that faces many who enter the housing market. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or you're looking for something that better fits your family's needs, it's a question that you'll likely have to consider.

Consider the following:

Advantages to Building a Home:

Customization. When you build a home, you have input on the design and can ensure the final construction includes... Read More

Consider the following tips to get you started on the path to home ownership:

Shareholders of Mid-Iowa Bancshares Co., the holding company for Iowa State Bank, received a message of growth along with a continued emphasis on its traditions rooted in serving the community. The bank finished its 90th year in business with total assets of $325 million.

Chairman, President & CEO Tom Van Overbeke emphasized the continued loan and deposit growth experienced by the bank along with its continued commitment to the communities it serves. Matt Muller of Algona was appointed... Read More

Welcome to our new blog!

As part of our commitment to providing you with the best products and customer service, we've established this blog to keep you up-to-date. Here, you'll find updates on new products and/or services, industry news, and tips and advice to help you live better! Find out how our employees are helping their communities succeed, too, with stories about the people who make things happen in the communities... Read More