Community 1st Credit Union Named Top Workplace for 11th Consecutive Year

posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 in Announcements

OTTUMWA, IA – Community 1st Credit Union has been named a Des Moines Register Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year.

C1st was 16th on the list of 47 mid-sized company employers. The employer honor is based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a research firm specializing in organizational health and workplace environment.

“We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in Iowa for the 11th consecutive year,” said Greg Hanshaw, President and CEO of Community 1st Credit Union. “This recognition reflects the dedication, collaboration, and commitment of our employees who make Community 1st a great place to work and serve our members. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are grateful for the culture they continue to build together.”

The Top Workplaces program recognizes organizations that prioritize employee engagement, workplace culture, and a positive employee experience. The rankings are based on confidential employee feedback about key aspects of the workplace.

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About Community 1st Credit Union

Community 1st Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative with $1 billion in assets. The credit union, established in 1936, serves 70,000 members.  C1st has more than 320 employees and is headquartered in Ottumwa. The credit union has branches in Albia, Atlantic, Avoca, Bloomfield, Cedar Rapids, Centerville, Chariton, Creston, Fairfield, Grinnell, Harlan, Indianola, Knoxville, Mount Pleasant, Osceola, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pella, Shenandoah, and Washington.

For more information, call 866.360.5370 or visit c1stcu.com.