Free Popcorn!

Every Wednesday at Webster Theater.

2023 Spring Teacher’s Aid Grants Awarded

Leah Consier (South Hamilton-Jewell), Kim Galles (St Edmond-FD), John Seiser (Northeast Hamilton-Blairsburg) and Kelsey Urlis (Duncombe-FD) each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.

2023 Community Food Drive

Peoples CU collected and matched donations during the WC community-wide food drive.

2023 3rd Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive

Just over $580 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.

2022 Spark the Spirit Community Vote

To Spark the Spirit of holiday giving, we selected 3 nonprofit charities to receive a combined total of $850 in donations based on a community vote. Winners/Donation: Meals on Wheels/$500, American Legion Post 191/$250, Youth Shelter Care/$100

2022 Santa for Seniors - Adopt a Senior

We helped seniors in Webster & Hamilton Counties receive a little cheer. Over 100 seniors had gifts to unwrap through community contributions!

2022 Toys For Tots

Another year of collecting gifts for children to have something special to unwrap.

2022 Fall Teacher’s Aid Grants Awarded

Karine Feddersen, Ashley Flatebo, and Nate Stuck each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.

Teacher's Wish List

Helping local educators with classroom supplies, Peoples CU raised over $440 to purchase items off their wish lists!

Welcome to Fort Dodge

Peoples CU helped sponsor the first ever 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗴𝗲 event hosted by Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance. Over 100 new residents signed up to attend.

Supporting Local Projects

Peoples CU donates $50,000 to the Elks Building project. The renovated building will offer many opportunities for social events, cultural entertainment, and private events.

Hamilton County Fair Foundation

Jordan Hensley, Peoples CU CEO delivers a $1,000 donation to support the HCFF Restroom & Shower House Renovation project.

A's that PAYS!

73 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 20 of those students were Gold Star entries (straight A's). $1,313 total dollars was paid out!

Big & Rich perform Live in FD

Peoples CU helped sponsor a sold-out crowd to the Downtown Country Jam.

Brett Michaels Live in FD

Another rockin’ event thanks to local sponsors like Peoples CU.

Joy Mobile Donations

Through staff, members’ contributions and Peoples CU monetary match, over $700 was donated to help fill the Joy Mobile with free books for the children in Fort Dodge to take home and enjoy!

2022 Spring Teacher's Aid Grants Awarded.

Alison Hassebrock, Sheila Huebsch (2nd-time winner), and Jenny Litwiller each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.

2nd Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive

Just over $460 was collected and split between FD & WC Backpack weekend food programs.

Spark the Spirit Community Vote

To Spark the Spirit of holiday giving, we selected 3 nonprofit charities to receive a combined total of $850 in donations based on a community vote. Winners/Donation: Gateway to Discovery/$500, All Cultures Equal/$250, United Way FD/$100

Santa for Seniors - Adopt a Senior

We wanted to share the spirit and help bring smiles to our local seniors by purchasing a few items off their wish list.

Toys For Tots

Another year of collecting gifts so children of struggling families will have a gift to open and know that the magic of the holiday season hasn’t passed them by. Peoples CU matched items donated.

Fall Teacher’s Aid Grants Awarded

Jeanna Gronbach/1st Grade and Jasmine Mobley/Band each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.

Lotus Community Project

Personal Care and Cleaning Supplies collected will help several families with their fresh start. Peoples CU matched items donated.

Randy Houser Live in Ft Dodge

Another successful Downtown Country Jam held in Ft Dodge with the help of sponsors like Peoples CU.

RAGBRAI^®Rollin’ on the River

Providing cash sponsorship and volunteers in support of the event as it pedals through our communities.

A’s That PAYS!

48 member students stopped in to claim their reward for good grades. 11 of those students had straight A’s and were entered into the Gold Star drawing for a chance at an additional $100. $992 total dollars was paid out this year!

CHEAP TRICK / 38 SPECIAL Live in Ft Dodge

$2500 sponsorship helps the community celebrate!

Spring Teacher’s Aid Grants Awarded.

Sheila Huebsch/Title One and Rachel Pettigrew/ELL each won a $500 grant. They were chosen based on their application of how they would use the funds to complement their teaching and benefit the students.

Community Shred Event

Over 3,500 lbs of personal documents were safely and securely shredded.

Souper Bowl Food Drive

Food and money collected helped fill UDMO food pantries in FD and WC throughout February. Peoples CU matched funds donated.

Take & Make

A $500 Kendall Young Library donation went a long way to help fund the “Take + Make” activity bags handed out weekly.

Spark the Spirit Community Vote

Helping out nonprofit organizations who experienced a drop in fundraising due to COVID. Winners/Donation: DSAOC/$500, All Cultures Equal/$250, Salvation Army FD/$100

Supporting Hamilton County Childcare Crisis

$2,500 donation to Building Families – supporting Hamilton County Childcare Crisis.

Putting the GIVING into Thanksgiving.

Peoples CU accepted the UDMO daily food challenge and filled Thanksgiving boxes for both FD and WC.

Soldier Care Package.

Lifting spirits and showing our appreciation to deployed soldiers during the holidays.