Community 1st Credit Union Invests $100,000 in Indian Hills Community College Student Wellness Center

posted on Friday, September 11, 2026 in Announcements

Left to Right: Bianca Myers, IHCC; Christy Bolton, C1st; Brooke Smith, C1st; Anne Hagen, C1st; Greg Hanshaw, C1st; Mark Franke, C1st; Jaime Thomas, C1st; Lindsey Gould, C1st; Matt Thompson, IHCC.

Community 1st Credit Union is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to Indian Hills Community College in support of the new Don & Dee Pettengill Student Wellness Center on the Ottumwa Main Campus. Community 1st Credit Union has a long-standing commitment to supporting education, youth, and community development throughout southeast Iowa.

The new Wellness Center provides Indian Hills students with a place to stay active, connect with others and recharge between classes. The facility includes exercise equipment, a student hangout space, courts for intramural sports, and a workout room for exercise classes.

“Investing in our youth is an investment in the future of our communities,” said Greg Hanshaw, President and CEO of Community 1st Credit Union. “We are proud to support Indian Hills Community College and provide students with a space that encourages connection, wellness, and a sense of community. These are the kinds of investments that can make a lasting difference for students today, and for the communities they will help shape tomorrow.”