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December 2023

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Happy Holidays from Community 1st Credit Union!

From all of us at Community 1st Credit Union, we’d like to wish you a very happy and healthy holiday season. We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve you, our members, and the community.  As a reminder, all C1st locations will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Holiday Loan Special

If you need a little extra help this time of year, our Holiday Loan Special is still available though the end of December. With a rate lower than most credit cards, no collateral requirements, and an easy online or in-branch application, you won’t want to miss it. So, c’mon! Get your gifts Wrapped and Ready this season with a C1st personal loan. To apply, stop by any branch location, or apply online at c1stcu.com/holidayloan today! 

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Skip-A-Pay for the Holiday!

Need some extra funds to help with the holiday season?  At C1st, our Skip-A-Pay feature allows you to take a break from your qualifying loan payment(s) when you need the extra cash.  Submit your Skip-A-Pay request through C1st Digital Banking.

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2024 C1st Scholarship Applications are OPEN!

2024 C1st Scholarship applications are NOW OPEN!  C1st will be giving away a total of $50,000!  New for 2024 is our Rex Stewart Memorial Scholarship, which will award two $2,000 scholarships to students majoring in Agriculture. If you are a member who is a senior in high school, OR a student seeking an undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply.  The deadline is February 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM!

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Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship

The Iowa Credit Union Foundation's (ICUF) 2024 Warren A. Morrow Memorial Scholarship application is open to Iowa credit union members who are high school seniors or post-secondary students.  The application deadline is Friday, February 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM.  Students are required to answer an essay question in 500 words or less as part of the application.  Learn more or apply online today!

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Annual Meeting Notice

The 2024 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors Election of Community 1st Credit Union will be held Monday, January 22, 2024 at C1st Headquarters, 1100 Hutchinson Ave, Ottumwa, IA. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to: marketing@c1stcu.com.  The nominating committee has selected four candidates to fill four vacancies.

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2023 Year In Review

2023 was another year of growth and continued strategies to stay connected to our members and communities.  Providing access to affordable financial products and services, and improving the lives of our members by being their trusted financial partner is what C1st is all about.  This would not be possible without our strong and empowered team, and you - our loyal members.

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