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Help Kids with School Supplies: LuVerne Elementary & R/A Schools
July 19, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, Donations, General, Schools
It’s important to have the right tools to succeed in school, and that is why Iowa State Bank is sponsoring a School Supply Drive for the 2019-2020 school year to benefit two area schools – LuVerne Elementary and the Ruthven-Ayrshire Schools. The drive will give children necessary school supplies to start the school year off on the right foot. Iowa State Bank asks for your help in making this donation drive as successful as possible.
In our Corwith & Wesley Offices... Read More
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Savvy Travel Tips to Avoid Identity Theft
June 18, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, General
Vacation is a time to get away from it all, but tourists are a great target for thieves. Help prevent identity theft with these tips:
Remove all unnecessary cards from your wallet. Make a record of the items you are taking with you and leave copies at home in case of loss or theft. Avoid using public computers to log into accounts containing private information. Keep your guard up even when relaxing in your room. Verify callers who ask for your credit card number by phone. Instead,... Read More -
Bank's Relay Team Stands the Test of Time
May 20, 2019
Categories: Donations, General, ISB Community Crusaders
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
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Building vs. Buying a House: What's right for you?
May 16, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, General, Home Loans
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
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Buying Your First House: 5 Tips to Consider
May 16, 2019
Categories: Consumer Tips, General, Home Loans
Consider the following tips to get you started on the path to home ownership:
Start saving. The sooner you start saving, the better position you will be in when you are ready to buy a home. Reduce your debt. Pay down as much of your existing debt as possible. Doing so may make budgeting for a future mortgage payment less stressful. It will also strengthen your credit history, allowing you to qualify for a better interest rate when you're ready... Read More -
Bank Hosts Annual Meeting of Shareholders
March 26, 2019
Categories: General
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
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Welcome to Our New Blog
March 7, 2019
Categories: General
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
