Local People Serving Local Needs
The roots of Availa Bank run deep in the Iowa soil. In 1870, German Bank of Carroll County began operations to serve its local community in western Iowa. Although the name of bank changed to Carroll County State Bank during World War I, the commitment to local businesses, farmers and individuals remained the cornerstone for continue growth in the area.
Over the years, we partnered with other banks in the region who shared our commitment of local people serving local needs. That included Council Bluffs Savings Bank in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and CSBank with offices in Pocahontas and Fort Dodge, Iowa. In 2017, Carroll County State Bank and its affiliates made the decision to adopt a single name for all institutions. That name was Availa Bank.
Today, Availa Bank celebrates a close to 150-year tradition in each and every location — providing local service to the local communities.
1870
Carroll County Bank is established in Carroll, Iowa.
1887
German Bank of Carroll County purchases Carroll County Bank.
1911
German Bank of Carroll County moves into building at 501 N. Adams in Carroll, Iowa.
1918
Name of bank changes to Carroll County State Bank.
1934
Carroll County State Bank opens branch in Arcadia, Iowa.
1949
Gronstal family acquires majority of ownership in Carroll County State Bank.
1986
Carroll County State Bancshares purchases bank in Pocahontas, Iowa, with CSBank.
1997
Carroll County State Bank launches its first website.
2001
Carroll County State Bancshares establishes presence in Fort Dodge, Iowa, with CSBank.
2003
Carroll County State Bank opens loan production office in Council Bluffs operating Council Bluffs Savings Bank.
2004
Council Bluffs Savings Bank opens full service bank at Mall of the Bluffs location in Council Bluffs.
2005
Carroll County State Bank opens branch in Coon Rapids, Iowa.
2008
Council Bluffs Savings Bank opens an office in downtown Council Bluffs.
2010
Grand opening of new Carroll County State Bank main office in downtown Carroll, Iowa.
2014
Carroll County State Bank completes merger with CSBank.
2017
Carroll County State Bank, CSBank and Council Bluffs Savings Bank rebrand under one name — Availa Bank.
2017
Availa Bank announces the purchase of branch locations in Webster City, Roland and Jewell, Iowa.
2017
Availa Bank completes the acquisition of the Webster City, Roland, and Jewell locations.
2018
Availa Bank adds branches in Nevada and Holstein after completing the merger with Community Bank.
2019
Availa Bank announces the purchase of branch locations in Ames, Ankeny, and Sioux City, Iowa.
2019
Availa Bank completes the acquisition of the Ames, Ankeny, and Sioux City locations.
2020
Carroll branch adds new ITMs (Interactive Teller Machines) to the drive-up area
2020
Availa Bank opens new location in Denison, IA.
2021
Adds ITMs to Denison, Council Bluffs Downtown, Council Bluffs Mall, and Nevada locations
