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News Community 1st Credit Union Foundation Donates $15,000 to American Cancer Society's Russell and Ann Gerdin Hope Lodge posted on 12/19/2024 This contribution will support the lodge's mission to provide free lodging for cancer patients and caregivers, alleviating financial and emotional burdens during treatment. announcements
News Town & Country Credit Union has merged with Community 1st Credit Union posted on 12/1/2024 Members of Town & Country Credit Union have officially merged with Community 1st Credit Union! We know you may have plenty of questions. Check out our list of FAQ's! announcements
News C1st Credit Card Update! posted on 10/31/2024 C1st will be changing credit card providers at the end of November. Nothing will change regarding your card program benefits; however, you will no longer be able to see your card/ balance in C1st digital banking or make payments in the branch or by phone. announcements
News C1st Receives $625,000 CDFI Grant to Support Community Development Initiatives posted on 10/31/2024 C1st is excited to announce they have been awarded a $625,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. This significant investment will enable C1st to further its commitment to promoting financial inclusion and supporting underserved communities throughout Iowa. announcements
News C1st Completes Company-Wide Volunteer Day in Atlantic posted on 10/24/2024 Community 1st Credit Union recently held a company-wide volunteer day they call “C-Day”, with nearly 200 employees dedicating their time to various improvement projects across the community of Atlantic. This initiative reflects one of the company's core values; “We are… Connected to Our Community”. announcements
Blog Key Cybersecurity Tips for Your Digital Life posted on 10/21/2024 Protecting your online presence is crucial in today's digital landscape. This blog highlights essential cybersecurity tips, from crafting strong passwords to identifying phishing scams. Equip yourself with simple strategies to enhance your digital security and enjoy a safer online experience! announcements
News 2025 Annual Meeting Notice posted on 9/25/2024 The 2025 Annual Meeting & Board of Directions Election of Community 1st Credit Union will be held Monday, January 27, 2025 at C1st Headquarters, 1100 Hutchinson Ave, Ottumwa, IA. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. announcements
News Community 1st Credit Union is a Top Workplace! posted on 9/23/2024 We are honored to announce that Community 1st Credit Union has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register for the 9th year! announcements
News Best Of Southern Iowa 2024 posted on 9/6/2024 Thank you to everyone who voted Community 1st Credit Union as your #1 Credit Union / Bank in Southern Iowa. announcements
Blog C1st Financial Coach Training Program Graduates posted on 6/26/2024 Please help us congratulate these C1st staff members who recently graduated from the Iowa Credit Union Foundation's Financial Coach Training Program! announcements
News Forbes names Community 1st Credit Union as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2024 posted on 6/19/2024 Forbes names Community 1st Credit Union as one of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions in 2024 announcements
Blog Disaster Relief Loan posted on 4/30/2024 If you have experienced significant damage to your property due to recent storms, contact your local C1st branch to discuss possible financial options available to you with our disaster relief loan program. We want to help. announcements
Blog 2024 C1st Scholarship Recipients posted on 4/29/2024 The C1st 2024 scholarship program has announced that $50,000 will be awarded to 24 area high school seniors this summer for the 2024-2025 academic school year. announcements
News Community 1st Boosts Ottumwa's Legacy Fields Project with $50,000 Grant posted on 1/31/2024 Community 1st is thrilled to announce a partnership with Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, for a significant $50,000 grant for the Legacy Fields Project. announcements
News Community 1st Credit Union Named Top 250 Regional Credit Union in America by Newsweek posted on 1/26/2024 Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group recently announced that Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, receiving a prestigious five-star rating on a five-star scale. announcements
News C1st's President & CEO, Greg Hanshaw, Elected to the ICUL Board of Directors posted on 10/12/2023 Greg Hanshaw, President & CEO of Community 1st Credit Union has been elected to serve on the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) Board of Directors for 2023-2024. announcements
News C1st is a Top Workplace! posted on 9/18/2023 We are honored to announce that Community 1st Credit Union has been named a 2023 Top Workplace by the The Des Moines Register for the 8th year in a row! announcements
News Forbes Names Community 1st Credit Union as #1 Credit Union in Iowa posted on 7/19/2023 Community 1st Credit Union has been named by Forbes' annual list of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions as the #1 Credit Union in the state of Iowa. announcements
News C1st Names Nathan Caraway As Newest Board Member posted on 6/26/2023 Community 1st Credit Union is pleased to announce Nathan Caraway as their newest Board Member. Nathan has been a member of C1st since 2012 and has shown great interest in serving and volunteering for the C1st Board of Directors. announcements
News 2023 C1st Scholarship Recipients posted on 4/26/2023 The C1st 2023 scholarship program has announced $50,000 is being awarded to 24 area high school seniors and returning college students. announcements
News Shenandoah Grand Opening posted on 3/30/2023 The new location of our Shenandoah Branch, located at 700 Fremont Street, is now officially open. A Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening was held on Wednesday, March 29. announcements
News Important Information About C1st Visa Debit Card Transaction Limits posted on 3/30/2023 Effective April 1, 2023 the terms of your Electronic Fund Transfers Agreement and Disclosure will be updated with the following limitations on your Visa Debit Card transactions. announcements
Blog C1st Foundation Awards $100,000 to Ottumwa Indoor SportsPlex Facility posted on 2/28/2023 C1st Foundation Awards $100,000 to Ottumwa Indoor SportsPlex Facility announcements
Blog C1st Holds Annual Company Wide Volunteer Day posted on 10/12/2022 Community 1st Credit Union's 6th Annual Community Day, held on Monday, October 10th, put more than 200 employees in Osceola where they volunteered at local organizations. announcements
News C1st's Greg Hanshaw Elected to the Iowa Credit Union League Board of Directors posted on 9/22/2022 Greg Hanshaw, Community 1st Credit Union's President and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to serve on the Iowa Credit Union League (ICUL) Board of Directors for 2022-2023 announcements
News C1st Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Shenandoah Branch Location posted on 5/19/2022 Community 1st Credit Union celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony on May 17th, to commemorate the beginning of construction on it's newest branch in Shenandoah, Iowa. announcements
News Community 1st Credit Union Foundation Donates $5,000 to iJAG posted on 4/4/2022 The C1st Foundation recently made a $5,000 grant donation to Iowa Jobs for America's Graduates (iJAG). announcements
News C1st Donates $1300 for Storm Relief posted on 3/25/2022 C1st recently made two donations to help the Lucas County Community who are working together to help those who experienced damage or lost their homes during the storms on March 5th. announcements
News Community 1st Credit Union Announces Plans to Build a New Branch posted on 2/28/2022 Community 1st Credit Union is pleased to announce plans for a new branch facility in Shenandoah, slated to open by the end of the year. announcements
News HomeTown Credit Union will merge with Community 1st Credit Union posted on 12/29/2021 Community 1st Credit Union announced this week that the members of HomeTown Credit Union will merge with Community 1st Credit Union on Monday, March 7, 2022. announcements
News C1st Celebrates Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at Newest Locations in Atlantic & Creston posted on 12/20/2021 In December, C1st celebrated the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of it's newest branches, which are located in Atlantic & Creston, IA. announcements
Blog 3 Tips to Help Your Small Business Loan Get Approved posted on 10/19/2021 You've finally decided to set up your own company. And after much planning, you've come up with a good business plan for your products or services. Now all you need are funds to help it get moving. You can save up more to reach the entire capital, but that can take a long time. announcements
Blog Roth IRA vs Mutual Fund: Choosing the Right One for You posted on 10/11/2021 See your money grow by investing in a credit union IRA or a mutual fund. Get in touch with Community 1st Credit Union to learn more about their benefits! announcements
News Changes to USPS First-Class Delivery May Impact You posted on 10/6/2021 Changes to U.S. First-Class Mail Delivery Times May Affect You. Here is everything you need to know. announcements
News Nishna Valley Credit Union Merger FAQ's posted on 10/1/2021 Members of Nishna Valley Credit Union have officially merged with Community 1st Credit Union! We know you may have plenty of questions. Check out our list of FAQ's! announcements
Blog Why Should You Choose a Not-for-Profit Financial Institution? posted on 9/30/2021 Learn about three reasons for choosing a not-for-profit financial institution. Call Community 1st Credit Union for more details about joining a credit union. announcements
Blog Frugal Living Tips for College Students posted on 9/20/2021 Discover 3 effective tips on how to save money as a college student. Get in touch with us at the Community 1st Credit Union today to learn more about them. announcements
News Nishna Valley CU is joining C1st! posted on 8/26/2021 It's official! Members of Nishna Valley Credit Union have agreed to merge with Community 1st Credit Union on October 1, 2021. Here is everything you need to know! announcements
News Community 1st Credit Union Named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union for 2021 posted on 8/2/2021 Community 1st Credit Union is pleased to announce it has been named to Forbes' annual list of America's Best-In-State Credit Unions. announcements
News Our Osceola Location is NOW OPEN posted on 7/26/2021 Community 1st Credit Union recently celebrated the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its newest branch facility located in Osceola, Iowa. announcements
Blog What to Know about the Advance Child Tax Credit Payments posted on 6/25/2021 Many families will be eligible for advance child tax credit payments starting in July. Find out whether you'll receive these payments. announcements
News Nishna Valley Credit Union Members Approve Merger with Community 1st Credit Union posted on 5/20/2021 Nishna Valley and its members will officially merge and join with Community 1st in October 2021. announcements
News C1st Awards $1,500 ICUF Warren A. Morrow Scholarship to Macy Schulz posted on 4/16/2021 The Community 1st Credit Union Pella Branch awards a $1,500 ICUF Warran A. Morrow Continuing Education Scholarship to Macy Schulz. announcements
News New Branch In Osceola Coming Soon! posted on 2/2/2021 Community 1st Credit Union announces location of future Osceola branch. announcements
News Important Branch Information posted on 11/16/2020 Important updates, temporary closures and safety precautions our branches have in place for the safety of our members and staff. announcements
News C1st Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Branch in Osceola posted on 9/29/2020 C1st is pleased to announce plans for a 2021 opening of a new branch facility in Osceola, Iowa.  A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 2nd and construction began this month. announcements

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