GCSB News & Updates
Career Opportunity: Universal Banker in Guthrie Center
Guthrie County State Bank, with locations in Guthrie Center and Panora, IA is seeking a new team member for the position of Universal Banker at our Guthrie Center location. We are seeking applicants who are self-starters, who thrive on building customer and colleague...
Fraud Friday: Storm Damage Repair Scams
Tornados and storms are commonplace in the spring and summer, especially in the midwest. While storm damage usually brings out the best in our neighbors, as we lend helping hands, it brings out the worst in scammers looking to take advantage of people affected by...
Fraud Friday: Fake Friends & Social Media Scams
Social media is a great place for reconnecting with old friends or even meeting new ones — as long as you’re careful. Not every online “friend” has good intentions. Here’s how to spot fake friends on social media and prevent yourself from getting scammed. In this type...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Kate Brown
Behind the Desk with Kate Brown, Operations Specialist, Guthrie Center Branch Since joining Guthrie County State Bank in 2016, Kate Brown has been an allstar part of our operations team, keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. After years of commuting to...
Fraud Friday: Online Travel Scams
Whether you’re wanting to travel this summer or are already planning a winter getaway, be aware that scammers are lurking all around the internet in hopes to catch you in their traps. When it comes to travel scams, here’s what to watch out for. The most common travel...
Fraud Friday: Scammers Want to Buy Your Car
If you’re selling your car online, there are some warning signs you should be aware of in order to prevent getting scammed. Lately, scammers have been pretending to be potential buyers and they trick people who are selling their cars into sending money. Here’s how it...
Fraud Friday: Scams in the Job Market
Applying for jobs was already tricky enough and nowadays, on top of it all, you also have to be weary of fake job listings. College students, recent grads, or anyone new to the job market might not know common red flags for fake jobs. How Job Scams Work Fake Listings:...
GCSB Employee Spotlight: Chris Carlson
Behind the Desk with Chris Carlson, Credit & Financial Analyst, Guthrie Center Branch Finding His Way to GCSB Chris Carlson’s journey to Guthrie County State Bank started with a practical decision—his commute. After 14 years working for a larger bank in Des Moines...