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Availa Bank's History
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 the bank changed to Carroll County State Bank during World War I, the commitment to local businesses, farmers and individuals remained the cornerstone for continued growth in the area.
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 continues to celebrate our over 150-year tradition in each and every location — providing local service to our 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 St. in Carroll, Iowa.
1918
Name of bank changes to Carroll County State Bank.
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 Bennett location (formerly Mall of the Bluffs) 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 and Jewell, Iowa, and completes the acquisition of these locations later that year.
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, and completes the acquisition of these locations later that year.
2020
Carroll branch adds new ITMs (Interactive Teller Machines) to the drive-up area.
2021
Availa Bank's Executive Leadership team works hard to come up with the perfect new mission statement, vision, and values to represent Availa Bank's growth and commitment to future financial service.
New Mission Statement:
Empower our team to inspire and enable our clients and the communities we serve to achieve financial success.
New Values:
- We are owners.
- We believe our people make a difference.
- We know client relationships are key.
- We focus on our communities.
- We strive to be better than yesterday.
New Vision:
- Availa Bank will operate as one organization while recognizing that our markets and clients are diverse by providing solutions that meet their evolving needs.
- Availa Bank will enhance our banking experience by engaging clients in their preferred setting through desired delivery channels to maintain life-long relationships.
- Availa Bank will support the growth of our team through a commitment to training, mentoring, and career development.
- Availa Bank will focus on team satisfaction and retention while recognizing and rewarding accomplishments that align with the bank's mission and values.
- Availa Bank will strategically balance the objectives of steady growth and consistent earnings with sound risk management practices, thereby enhancing shareholder value.
2021
Availa Bank adds ITMs to Council Bluffs - Downtown, Council Bluffs - Bennett and Nevada locations.
2022
Availa Bank converts Pocahontas drive through into an ITM/ATM location.
2022
In June of 2022, in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Availa Bank launches their financial education outreach program, designed to provide financial literacy presentations and tools to all ages.
2023
Availa Bank adds an ITM at Coon Rapids location.