GCSB News & Updates
A Souper Way to Give Back: GCSB’s 2026 Souper Bowl Drive
Each year, our community comes together in a simple but meaningful way to support local families—and this Souper Bowl season is no different. From January 20 through February 11, we are hosting our annual Souper Bowl Canned Soup Drive, inviting community members to...
Watch for Scams During Medicare Open Enrollment
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...
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...