Support Small Business & Shop Local

This holiday season, Iowa State Bank and the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) are urging consumers to keep their spending local by shopping with community-owned businesses this holiday season. Supporting local businesses can make a big...

International Fraud Awareness Week is November 11 - 16, 2025 Iowa State Bank urges consumers to use extra caution online this holiday season. Scammers take advantage of unique opportunities during the holiday season to defraud consumers.  These...

Beware of scams, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety

Iowa State Bank’s Christmas tradition continues to grow as the Sharing Tree returns to the lobby of Iowa State Bank in Ruthven beginning November 20. Area residents are invited to make Christmas special through this gift program for residents at...

community relations, Donations, Ruthven Care Center Communities, Sharing Tree

As high school seniors and college students apply for scholarships and financial aid, scammers are ready to take advantage of the opportunity to steal sensitive information in the process.    Fall is the prime time for scholarship applications...

Beware of scams, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, student loans, University

Question: What is a Mobile Wallet? Answer: A mobile wallet is a way to carry your debit card (or credit card) information in a secure digital way on your mobile device– instead of using your physical plastic card. Question: Why should I use...

Convenience, mobile wallet

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank, a loved one, the government or law enforcement. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking, the problem is only...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, identity theft, prevent fraud, Safety

Iowa’s banking industry continues to see fraud associated with corporate account takeover   JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2025) — Iowa banks continue to see sophisticated fraud impacting business customers. Currently, business customers...

Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, Security

It should come as easily as fastening your seat belt on a plane, so buckle up for this one. Despite the fact that check use has declined by 25%, reports of check fraud have soared. In fact, they’ve doubled since 2021. Criminals are becoming more...

Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, identity theft, prevent fraud

Financial planning is something every age group can participate in, and in honor of World Financial Planning Day, Iowa State Bank is encouraging people of all ages to set aside time to evaluate financial goals. From childhood to retirement, financial...

Consumer Tips, Saving Money

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Many of you have been following the national news about the current federal government shutdown. You may wonder what impact this may have on your daily business. Be rest assured, your banking relationship with Iowa State Bank...

Consumer Tips, Real Estate Loans