GCSB News & Updates
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Adrienne Powell
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...
Beware of Post-Holiday Refund Scams
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...
Top Scams of 2025 — and Why They’ll Still Matter in 2026
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...
3 Things GCSB Will Never Ask You
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...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Drew Taylor
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...
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams The holiday season brings great deals, gift-giving, and… unfortunately, a big spike in scams. Criminals know people are shopping online more this time of year, and they take advantage with fake websites, bogus shipping notices, and...
Join us for our Christmas Open House
We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual Christmas Open House on Friday, December 12 from 9am–3pm at both locations! Come in for refreshments, pick up your 2026 calendar, and enter for a chance to win a ham or turkey! In the spirit of the season, we’re...
400 Tissue Boxes Donated!
We’re excited to share the results of this year’s Tower of Tissue Drive! Nearly 200 boxes were donated — and with GCSB matching them box-for-box, 400 tissue boxes are now being delivered to AC/GC and Panorama classrooms. Thank you for supporting our students and...