Shop Local, Bank Local: Supporting Community Businesses with Back-to-School Shopping

As summer cools down, back-to-school prep heats up. No matter the grade or education level, supplies for a new school year are a must. While it?s easy to find deals and sales for the most common supplies, it?s even easier to find great local options for all your back-to-school needs.

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Mobile Banking Tips for Travel

It's vacation season! This exciting time hits every summer, and every year we have the same question: Where are we going next? Whether our dreamcation is on a beach or in the mountains, one thing is consistent: We'll need money to make it happen. Most tourist destinations are not cheap, with expenses like food, gas, lodging, souvenirs, day passes, and the like quickly adding up. With all those fun travel items on the agenda, we'll need a convenient, safe way to fund our fun on the go.

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Rooted in Community: Why Local Matters at Iowa State Bank

At Iowa State Bank, with branches in Fairfield, Ottumwa, and now our newest location in Centerville, we believe banking should be personal, community-focused, and built on relationships that last.

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Graduating and Growing Your Financial Literacy

Graduation is a time of change. For many new grads, finances are one of the largest focus areas! Stepping out of school into the "adult world" can mean a host of new expenses never previously encountered.

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Iowa State Bank & Trust: Leading the Charge in Modern Payments

This week the president directed the U.S. Treasury to modernize payment systems to utilize the Federal Reserve's FedNow instant payment rail and sunset written checks sent from the U.S. Treasury.

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