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  • Opening a Bank Account for Your Child

    August 17, 2022

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, Debit Card, General, Kool Kat Kids, Saving Money

    Back to school means the start of a lot of learning. Take time now to help your student learn an important financial lesson by choosing the right bank account.

    For teens, a part-time job can be a rite of passage. It introduces them to the working world and gives them their first practical experience as an employee, along with their first steady stream of income. That means it’s also time to open a bank account if they don’t already have one.

    Choosing where... Read More

    Tags: Debit Cards, online banking, Our Products, Safety

  • Protect Your Mobile Devices from Fraud

    August 9, 2022

    Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    How to Protect Yourself

    Mobile devices  provide convenience and have become something many of us rely upon daily. Cybercriminals have also seized upon this convenience as a way to commit fraud. Consider the following tips to protect your devices.

    Watch for phishing attacks. Cybercriminals will try to steal your personal information to gain access to your accounts through phishing emails and text messages. Be suspicious of any communication... Read More

    Tags: BankISB app, Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft, prevent fraud, Safety, Security

  • Pack Your Cybersecurity Tips for Vacation

    June 3, 2022

    Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Criminals never take a vacation. When planning a vacation, pack these cybersecurity tips for safe travels:

    Keep all of your devices up-to-date, including anti-virus protection. If you are traveling for work, know your company’s information security policies related to traveling with various work devices that may contain sensitive information. Traveling by car? Keep electronics out of sight, and be sure that your vehicle is locked. Flying? Review travel restrictions and prepare... Read More

    Tags: Beware of scams, Fraud detection, identity theft, protect identity, Safety, Security

  • How to Deal with Fraud on a Payment App

    April 4, 2022

    Categories: Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Whether it is Venmo, PayPal or Apple Pay, peer-to-peer payment apps have quickly risen in popularity over the last few years. While they create convenience for consumers, they also create a new target for fraudsters. And because payment apps do not have the same consumer protection as bank accounts, such as FDIC insurance, money stolen through a payment app cannot be recovered.

    There are many precautions consumers can take to protect their payment app accounts from fraud, but using one... Read More

    Tags: Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, prevent fraud, Safety, Security

  • Beware of COVID-19 Scams

    March 15, 2021

    Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, people all over the world have been anxiously awaiting the development of a vaccine that could protect them from the coronavirus. While the announcement that the vaccine is being distributed throughout the U.S. gives cybercriminals the opportunity to create scams, we're providing the following tips to help consumers avoid becoming a victim.

    COVID-19 vaccine scams could come through phishing emails that offer to sell a vaccine or other type of treatment.... Read More

    Tags: Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Safety, Security

  • Watch Out for Cyber Monday Scams

    November 30, 2020

    Categories: Business Fraud, Community, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Online shopping has become even more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as people try to protect themselves through social distancing. With Cyber Monday on the horizon, watch out for phishing and other identity theft scams this holiday shopping season.

    Being alert to the social engineering tricks commonly used by cybercriminals is the most effective way to protect yourself from becoming a victim of cybercrime. Following is a list of do's and don'ts to help you spot email phishing... Read More

    Tags: Beware of scams, Safety, Security

  • Lobby Access Restricted Beginning Nov. 16

    November 12, 2020

    Categories: Business Tips, Community, Consumer Tips, General

    Beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, all offices of Iowa State Bank will restrict access to their lobbies with appointments only, due to increasing coronavirus concerns. Masks are strongly recommended. For an appointment with a loan officer or for special transactions, including safe deposit box access, contact our offices at:

    Algona | Main Bank: 515-295-3595 Corwith: 515-583-2390 Ruthven: 712-837-5215 Wesley: 515-679-4533

    Drive-up lanes in Ruthven and... Read More

    Tags: Algona Office, Consumer Tips, coronavirus, Corwith Office, Ruthven Office, Safety, Wesley Office

  • The Basics of Electronic Signatures

    June 15, 2020

    Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Employment, General

    Are Electronic Signatures Safe to Use?

    In today’s world, you’ve probably been asked to use an electronic signature for a job application, a car loan or even a home loan. New technology often yields new questions about safety and security. Here are some basics about electronic signatures to help you feel more comfortable with their usage:

    Wet signatures (written with ink) can easily be forged, misused or copied. Electronic signatures include many... Read More

    Tags: Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Home Loans, Safety, Security

  • NEW! Online Financial Safety Webinar

    March 23, 2020

    Categories: Business Fraud, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, General

    Iowa State University Extension and Outreach of Kossuth County is partnering with Iowa State Bank to offer a webinar, “Online Financial Safety”, on Thursday, April 9, 2020. The webinar will be hosted via WebEx, and will begin at 12:00 noon.

    The webinar will help participants to better protect their finances from fraud, by teaching how to instill good security practices for one’s home and financial life. “American’s have lost billions of dollars in recent... Read More

    Tags: Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, identity theft, prevent fraud, protect identity, Safety, Security

  • Beware of Holiday Gift Card Scams

    December 3, 2019

    Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

    Gift cards can be a thoughtful and generous gift. Consumers spend more than $130 billion on gift cards per year, according to CEB TowerGroup. With that much money involved, these products make for a popular target for fraudsters -- especially during the holidays. Iowa State Bank wants to make sure consumers know how to spot such scams so they don't become a victim.

    While community banks encourage consumers to shop their local businesses first, however sometimes a gift card is... Read More

    Tags: Beware of scams, Consumer Tips, Fraud detection, Safety, Security

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  • School Supply Drive for R/A Schools

    School Supply Drive in Ruthven

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, Donations, General, Kool Kat Kids, Saving Money, Schools

  • New Online Banking Security Feature

    New Online Banking Security Feature Coming July 19

    Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

  • New Online Banking Security Feature Coming July 19

    Categories: Business Fraud, Business Tips, Consumer Tips, Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention, General

  • State Street Office TEMPORARILY Closes for Remodeling at 5 PM June 22

    Beginning June 23: State Street Office Will TEMPORARILY Close for Remodeling

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, Debit Card, General

  • Bank Donates for Each Shirt Sold

    Bank Donation for Bishop Garrigan State Champs

    Categories: Community, Donations, General, Schools

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    Money Smart Week 2022: Buying or Refinancing a Home

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, General, Home Loans, Saving Money

  • Money Smart Week Registration Available

    Money Smart Week 2022: Credit -- Build & Improve It!

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, General, Home Loans, Saving Money

  • Money Smart Week 2022: Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, General, Saving Money

  • Bank Celebrates Money Smart Week 2022

    Register for Money Smart Week Programs April 9 - 16

    Categories: Community, Consumer Tips, Fraud Prevention, General, Saving Money

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