Ascentra’s Holiday Auto Loan Promotion Raises $30,525 for Salvation Army
Ascentra Credit Union’s rebranded holiday auto loan promotion raised a record $30,525 for local Salvation Army branches in the Quad Cities, Clinton and Muscatine communities as the credit union marked its 75th anniversary in 2025.The promotion, renamed Ride 75, ran from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31. Ascentra gave $75 in cash to borrowers and donated an additional $75 to a local charity for every qualifying new auto loan or refinance. Donations were directed to one of four Salvation Army regions based on each
Ascentra Scholarship Program Offers $15,000 in Scholarships for 2026 School Year
In 2026, a total of $15,000 in scholarships will be awarded to 15 Ascentra student members to help offset the costs of attending postsecondary education through a college, university or trade program.The program includes awards for three distinct types of students.Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school student members planning to enter college.Five $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to non-traditional student members aged 19 or over planning to attend higher education.Five $1,000
