GCSB News & Updates

Dodge Military-Targeted Scams

by Jill Saar | July 10, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

July is Military Consumer Month. Sadly, scammers frequently target military families, veterans, and active-duty service members, by attempting to steal money, benefits, or personal information. Military Consumer Month is a great time to learn the warning signs and...

Fake Invoices Can Cost Small Businesses Big Money

by Jill Saar | June 26, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

Running a small business takes a lot of work. It includes keeping track of expenses, invoices, and payments. Unfortunately, scammers know all too well about the ins and outs of small businesses. Scammers take advantage of small business owners with fake invoices to...

Looking for Extra Income? Watch Out for Side Hustle Scams

by Jill Saar | June 19, 2026 | Featured, Fraud Friday, General News | 0 Comments

With the rising cost of everyday expenses, many people are looking for side jobs or flexible ways to earn extra income. Unfortunately, scammers know that too. They often use fake job opportunities to target people looking for a side hustle or extra cash. These scams...

Guthrie County State Bank launches $50,000 matching donation program for AC/GC Strength & Conditioning Center equipment

Aug 8, 2020 | General News

In a final push to complete an energized fundraising effort to raise $160,000 for equipment for the new AC/GC fitness center, Guthrie County State Bank (GCSB) announced a $50,000 matching donation program. GCSB will match every dollar donated up to $25,000 until the...

GCSB Heritage Club Newsletter – July 2020 newsletter

Jul 17, 2020 | Heritage Club

Acts of Kindness help us get through COVID-19. Click here to read our July newsletter.

Dedication and Commitment: Chris Carlson, 5 years at Guthrie County State Bank

Jul 10, 2020 | General News

Chris Carlson joined Guthrie County State Bank in 2015 as a credit analyst and in 2020 we are happy to honor him for his five years of service. We asked Chris five questions to get his feedback on his role at GCSB and Guthrie County. Are you a native or transplant to...

Eleven Guthrie County Nonprofits and Small Businesses Receive $500 Donations from Guthrie County State Bank

May 27, 2020 | General News

A total of $5,500 will be donated to businesses and nonprofits in Guthrie County just for being nice to our neighbors. The community was invited by Guthrie County State Bank to “Celebrate May Day” between May 1 – 22 by performing acts of kindness. May Day as a...

Celebrate May Day with Guthrie County State Bank

Apr 30, 2020 | General News

Guthrie County State Bank invests in the community in a variety of ways. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our community’s small/medium businesses and nonprofits may be struggling. Beginning May 1, our “Celebrate May Day” promotion invites our customers to help...

GCSB Heritage Club Newsletter – April 2020 newsletter

Apr 7, 2020 | Heritage Club

Find out how Guthrie County State Bank is taking precautions for COVID-19! Click here to see our April 2020 newsletter.

Bank Schedule Changes Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease Pandemic

Mar 17, 2020 | General News

Like many of you, Guthrie County State Bank has been carefully watching the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) around the world, into the United States, and now into Iowa. We have continuously reviewed and discussed our Pandemic Plan to assess our preparedness...

Join us for the SOUP-er Bowl!

Jan 23, 2020 | General News

Between now and January 31, Guthrie County State Bank will match every can of soup donated to the New Opportunities for our SOUPer Bowl Challenge. Drop off your donations at either Guthrie County State Bank location and help us stock the shelves of the food pantry....