Summertime and sweet corn go hand-in-hand, and this savory treat is one of the highlights of every summer meal! As the old saying goes, sweet corn is growing well when it reaches knee high by the fourth of July. It’s past the 4th and this year’s crop is already well past the shoulder! Make […]
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Ultimate Guide to Garage and Yard Sales
With pockets full of dollar bills and a list of dream finds in hand, serious garage sale goers are perking up for the upcoming season. Become a pro deal-spotter by harnessing some of their top tricks of the trade! Check for warranties: Even if they’re dinged or damaged, goods by brands like Craftsman and Chaco […]
10 Must-Try Tips for Every Spring Cleaner
You’ve decluttered your closets, rearranged the furniture, and thrown open the windows, and yet – you know your spring cleaning can go even deeper. With just a couple of simple tools you already have around your house, you can take your cleaning to the next level. Get your spring cleaning on with these easy hacks […]
Puppy Proofing Your Home in 5 Simple Steps
Sit. Stay. Go potty! Mastering these common phrases can mean only one thing – you’ve got a new puppy! Adding this furry faced addition to your family is an exciting event that comes with lots of new experiences. If you’re lost in the array of training tutorials and home preparation advice, let Security State Bank […]
How-To Grow a Bountiful Garden in 7 Easy Steps
Spring is almost here! Dust the rust off your gardening gear and get ready to start planting some perennials! With so many fun and colorful ways to spruce up your landscape, try some of these helpful gardening tips to help you get started courtesy of Security State Bank! Don’t be a Plunker. Have you ever […]
Celebrating Our 75th Anniversary: Things Older Than Security State Bank
Over the past 75 years Security State Bank has seen history be made, witnessed incredible new inventions, and paved the way through decades of financial changes. As we begin to celebrate our 75th Anniversary we want to take a look into the past, and share the pinnacle moments in history leading up to the […]
Save $5000 in 2016 with our 52-Week Challenge!
Whether it’s a house, a new vehicle, or other lending options, having a down payment is always a great first step. In this 52-week challenge you will begin saving a little at a time to accumulate $5000 this year! Here’s how it works, every week you deposit a different amount into your savings account. As […]
Make Someone’s Day with These Easy Random Acts of Kindness
At Security State Bank, we love the incredible customers that are a part of our every day! Each of our customers bring an added sunshine to our day. Create a little extra light in someone’s day with these easy random acts of kindness. You’ll be glad you did! 1. Pay for the person’s food or […]
Identity Protection Tips for the End of summer
The month of August brings last minute summer getaways before classes are back in session. The summer vacations and road trips bring new adventures to your life, but you are also at a higher risk for identity theft. Not only are you at a higher risk for identity theft while on vacation, this is also […]
Top 10 Things to Eat on a Stick at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair begin in 1854 in Fairfield, Iowa and still exists at the fairgrounds in the state’s capital city today. Not only does the state fair bring great musical acts, Iowa pride and fun rides, the food is also a highlight of the 10 day event. Today’s Security State Bank blog will […]