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Iowa Credit Union Foundation Awards $46,000 to Scholarship Winners
The Iowa Credit Union Foundation (ICUF) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its Warren A. Morrow scholarship, highlighting its continued dedication to supporting students in their educational journeys. Following a record number of applicants this year, ICUF’s Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment to doubling the scholarship amounts awarded, a decision first made last year.
The 16 high school senior recipients are:
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$3,000 to Hailey Mathews, a member of 5 Star Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Mount Pleasant Community High School, Mt. Pleasant, IA
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$3,000 to Katlyn Bildstein, a member of GreenState Credit Union and a graduating senior at Prairie High School, Ely, IA
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$3,000 to Devan Riberdy, a member of I.H. Mississippi Valley Credit Union and a graduating senior at Davenport North High School, Blue Grass, IA
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$3,000 to Carson Staker, a member of Serve Credit Union and a graduating senior at Johnston High School, Johnston, IA
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$2,000 to Delaney Steenblock, a member of Corda Credit Union and a graduating senior at John F. Kennedy Senior High School, Cedar Rapids, IA
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$2,000 to Emma Molnar-Schlichtmann, a member of Dupaco Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Oregon High School, Oregon, IL
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$2,000 to Gerald "Jerry" Callahan, a member of DuTrac Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf, IA
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$2,000 to Brody Zinkula, a member of Power Co-op Employees Credit Union and a graduating senior at Grundy Center High School, Grundy Center, IA
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$1,500 to Caitlin Zuercher, a member of Collins Community Credit Union and a graduating senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, Cedar Rapids, IA
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$1,500 to Justine Lynn, a member of Community 1st Credit Union and a graduating senior at Waco High School, Brighton, IA
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$1,500 to Madelynne Broich, a member of Community Choice Credit Union and a graduating senior at Valley High School, Clive, IA
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$1,500 to Addison Happ, a member of Premier Credit Union and a graduating senior at North Polk High School, Polk City, IA
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$1,000 to Sophie Brown, a member of AIM Credit Union and a graduating senior at Burlington Community High School, Burlington IA
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$1,000 to Susana Ramos, a member of CENT Credit Union and a graduating senior at Gehlen Catholic School, Le Mars, IA
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$1,000 to Gabriel VanOtterloo, a member of First Federal Credit Union and a graduating senior at Spencer Community High School, Spencer, IA
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$1,000 to Matt Reifenstahl, a member of Veridian Credit Union and a graduating senior at Union High School, Dysart, IA
The eight post-high school recipients are:
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$2,000 to Nathalia Luna Basilio, member of GreenState Credit Union who currently attends University of Iowa
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$2,000 to Gabrielle Eirikson, member of Lennox Employees Credit Union who currently attends Iowa State University
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$2,000 to Grace Richardson, member of Midland Credit Union who currently attends Grand View University
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$2,000 to Sander Tompkins, member of North Iowa Community Credit Union who currently attends University of Northern Iowa
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$2,000 to Rachel Sporrer, member of Peoples Credit Union who currently attends University of Northern Iowa
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$2,000 to Keaton Ayers, member of R.I.A. Federal Credit Union who currently attends Illinois Central College
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$2,000 to Marley Radcliff, member of Telco Triad Community Credit Union who currently attends Northwest Iowa Community College
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$2,000 to Jasmine Reyes-Cosmen, member of Veridian Credit Union who currently attends Iowa State University
Learn more about the Warren A. Morrow Scholarship and 2025 recipients here.
Events

ICUF Benefit Night Fundraiser
September 18, 2025
Dubuque, Iowa
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This event is ICUF's premier fundraiser of the year, which supports our mission-driven programs and celebrates the philanthropic achievements of Iowa credit union leaders.
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'People Helping People' Financial Coach Training Program
May 2025
Virtual Program
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This online training is an immersive deep dive into the world of financial coaching. What sets this program apart from other financial coach trainings is that our focus is on how to have hard conversations with members.
Registration has filled for 2025.

Be the Light ICUF Golf Classic
June 11, 2025
Brown Deer Golf Club
Coralville, Iowa
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This best- shot golf outing is a fantastic way to support ICUF, and network and reconnect with other credit union leaders throughout the state. All proceeds benefit our mission to empower people and communities to achieve financial well-being by championing the credit union philosophy of people helping people.
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Golf tickets have sold out for 2025. Email ICUF to be added to the waitlist.
Sponsorships are still available, see opportunities here.