by Jill Saar | Feb 13, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Scammers often take advantage of tax season by sending messages that appear to come from the IRS or a tax preparation service. These messages may claim you’re owed a refund, that there’s an issue with your return, or that action is needed to receive your money. While...
by Jill Saar | Feb 6, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Receiving an unexpected phone call saying your money is in danger can be alarming. Scammers rely on that fear to pressure people into acting quickly — often before they have time to verify what’s really happening. Knowing how these calls work and what legitimate...
by Jill Saar | Jan 30, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Identity theft can happen to anyone, at any time. When scammers gain access to personal information, they can open accounts, make purchases, or take out loans in someone else’s name — often without the victim realizing it until financial damage has already occurred....
by Jill Saar | Jan 23, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Scammers frequently impersonate government agencies to intimidate people into paying money they don’t actually owe. One of the most common versions of this scheme involves phone calls claiming you owe back taxes and must act immediately to avoid serious consequences....
by Jill Saar | Jan 16, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
Each year, the Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) gives everyone eligible a chance to review and update their coverage. Unfortunately, it also gives scammers a golden opportunity to prey on people looking to make changes. What to watch for:• A...
by Jill Saar | Jan 13, 2026 | Employee Spotlights, Featured, General News
Behind the Desk with Adrienne Powell, Personal Banker, Panora Branch Getting to Know AdrienneAs a lifelong Panora resident, Adrienne Powell has been familiar with Guthrie County State Bank for as long as she can remember. “I grew up in Panora and have banked here my...
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