American Legion of Iowa Foundation Awards $2,000 in Scholarships to Iowa Lakes Community College Students

(Emmetsburg, Iowa) The American Legion of Iowa Foundation celebrated four outstanding students from Iowa Lakes Community College as scholarship recipients on August 26, 2024. The recognition took place at the Veterans Center on the Emmetsburg Campus, where the students’ remarkable achievements and inspiring future aspirations were highlighted.

Each of the following scholarship recipients was awarded $500 to support their educational pursuits:

• Alijah Skrepak (Estherville, Iowa) – Skrepak is pursuing an Associate of Arts degree and plans to continue his education at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.
• Hayden Threatt (Fremont, Michigan) – Threatt is working toward a Construction Technology degree and a Welding certification. After graduation, he intends to join the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union.
• Madison Burhans [Linn Grove, Iowa] – Burhans is enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program and will be taking a job at the Hartley, Iowa Animal Medical Center after graduation.
• Nolan Merryman (Estherville, Iowa) – Merryman is majoring in Power Sports and Power Equipment Technology and plans to work for a local power sports dealer or shop after graduation.

Al Tigges and Jim Bruggeman, representing the American Legion of Iowa Foundation, presented Iowa Lakes Community College with a $2,000 check to support the scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on need, references, and a short essay describing the student’s accomplishments, community service, and future goals.

“We are immensely proud of our collaboration with the American Legion Foundation. The dedicated men and women of the American Legion, who have served our country in the military, continue their service through impactful student support programs like the generous donation to fund four scholarships for our students. The scholarship recipients have shown deep appreciation and are truly deserving. Iowa Lakes extends heartfelt thanks to the American Legion Foundation for their steadfast support of our students,” explained Tim Ireland, the Veterans Center Director at Iowa Lakes.

Partners like the American Legion Foundation make college education more accessible and affordable for current and prospective Iowa Lakes students. To contribute to this scholarship or establish a new one, please visit iowalakes.edu/foundationor visit iowalakes.edu/scholarships if interested in applying for scholarships.

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Media: For additional information, contact Tim Ireland, Veterans Center Director, at 712.852.5284 or tireland@iowalakes.edu.

PHOTO CAPTION: The American Legion of Iowa Foundation Awards $2,000 in Scholarships to four Iowa Lakes Community College Students. Pictured from Left to right: Executive Director of Foundation and Governmental Affairs Administration at Iowa Lakes Community College Dr. Dan Lutat, American Legion Representative Al Tigges, Iowa Lakes Student Nolan Merryman, Iowa Lakes Student Hayden Threatt, Iowa Lakes Student Madison Burhans, and American Legion Representative Jim Bruggeman. Not pictured: Iowa Lakes Student Alijah Skrepak.