GCSB News & Updates
Fraud Friday: Beware of Check Washing Scams
If you use paper checks, you need to be aware of the rising scam of check washing. Scammers are using methods of chemically washing key information on checks to steal people’s money. It’s crucial to check your bank accounts, statements, and deposits thoroughly and...
2025 Best Bank in Guthrie County
We are honored and incredibly proud to announce that Guthrie County State Bank has been voted the 2025 Best Bank in Guthrie County! This award is especially meaningful to us because it comes directly from you, our community. Your vote is a testament to our commitment...
Fraud Friday: Amazon Refund Scams
Amazon is one of the most frequented online retailers, therefore making it one of the most frequently impersonated companies in refund scams. In Amazon refund scams, criminals pretend to be the company via text message then trick you into clicking malicious links....
GCSB Spotlight: Brandt Gebel
Behind the Desk with Brandt Gebel, Financial Planner, GCSB Investment Center Getting to Know Brandt Since joining the GCSB Investment Center in 2023, Brandt Gebel has brought passion, curiosity, and a deep commitment to helping clients reach their goals. Though he...
Fraud Friday: Sports Streaming Scams
As kids go back to school, it’s that time of year for local high school football games. Lots of communities, especially here in the midwest, love to root on their town’s team – even if they don’t go to the game in-person. Many people enjoy listening to the game on the...
Heritage Club Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2025
Browse the Q3 issue of the Heritage Club newsletter featuring: Second Quarter Social Event Recap + Upcoming Third Quarter Event 2026 Heritage Club Trips From the Desk of Gayle Shackelford, with Photos from our Mystery Trip and Canadian Rockies Tour Q3 Recipe: Wacky...
Fraud Friday: Draining Seniors’ Life Savings
An alarming new trending scam is targeted at retirees. Scammers have been swindling seniors’ life savings through impersonation and phishing. Many of these scams involve imposters posing as trusted government agencies, banks, or well-known companies. According to...
Behind the Desk with Lila Lutz, Communications Coordinator and Loan Assistant, Panora Branch
Getting to Know LilaLila Lutz joined Guthrie County State Bank in 2023, bringing her extraordinary talent for communications and loan services to our Panora branch. Her background includes work as an accountant as well as in other areas of the financial sector, making...