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...
by Jill Saar | Jan 9, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
After the holidays, many people are returning gifts, reviewing credit card statements, and watching for refunds. Scammers know this and take advantage of the increased activity by posing as retailers, delivery companies, or financial institutions. Post-holiday refund...
by Jill Saar | Dec 26, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
As technology evolves and scammers become more sophisticated, fraud continues to adapt. In 2025, criminals relied heavily on urgency, impersonation, and emotional manipulation — tactics that are unlikely to disappear as we move into 2026. Awareness remains one of the...
by Jill Saar | Dec 19, 2025 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News
One of the most common tactics scammers use today is pretending to be your bank. They may call, text, or email claiming there is an urgent issue with your account, hoping you’ll react quickly and share private information. The best defense is knowing what your bank...
by Jill Saar | Dec 16, 2025 | Employee Spotlights, Featured, General News
Getting to Know DrewOur Guthrie Center location became a brighter place with the addition of Drew Taylor this year! Drew joined us earlier this year as Credit Analyst, bringing extensive knowledge from his time studying Business at Buena Vista University, where he...
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