75 Year Anniversary

For 75 years...

 

We’ve stayed true to our mission from the very beginning: to help those in need, to serve, and to lift the lives of others. Unlike traditional financial institutions, credit unions are different—we’re owned by our members, by you. That means we exist to give people a chance when others may turn them away.

 

Our story began in 1950, when credit was a luxury few could afford. Buying a home or a car was out of reach for many. That’s when a group of dedicated employees at Alcoa Davenport Works (now Arconic) in Riverdale, Iowa, came together in a small basement room and founded what was then the Alcoa Employees Credit Union. Their goal was simple: to support one another. These volunteers worked extra hours to provide small but meaningful loans—sometimes to help a coworker buy coal for heat, other times to help a family make a down payment on a home.

 

Fast forward 75 years, and Ascentra has grown to serve more than 40,000 members across 20 counties in Iowa and Illinois. With nine branches located in Clinton, Muscatine and the Quad Cities, our reach has expanded—but our heart remains the same. We live by the motto “Listening, caring, doing what’s right.” It's not just a slogan—it’s our way of meeting our member's and community's needs.

 

We don’t just provide financial services; we walk alongside our members—coaching, educating, and supporting them every step of the way. We believe in building stronger communities because that’s what makes us different. That’s what makes us Ascentra.



Anniversary Promotions

Become a Member & Earn up to $375

Banking at Ascentra is Different. Now's the time to be part of something BIGGER. Come be a member-owner because where you bank matters. Open a savings and checking account and earn up to $375.  


Earn $375

Members Earn Too!

As a not-for-profit cooperative, we exist to serve YOU. We want to thank you for being a member and provide you with an opportunity to earn too!

 

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Refer & Earn $75

Refer a friend, or anyone for that matter, and you can earn $75. All your friend has to do is open a savings and checking account with direct deposit.

 

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CELEBRATION EVENTS - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Chicken Sandwiches, Burgers and sides... oh my!  Join us for prizes and delicious food, refreshments and dessert from HyVee.




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