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Keeping Coach Larry’s Legacy Alive: Please Donate to the Lady Laker Scholarship Fund
Larry Sundall’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those he touched during his years as a volleyball and softball coach from 1981 to 1986 at Iowa Lakes Community College. Coach Larry’s innate ability to bring out the best in his student-athletes created not just winning teams but also lifelong friendships. He instilled confidence and…
Read MoreMortenson Wind Energy Star Scholarship Awarded to Iowa Lakes Community College Student
(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College is honored to announce a scholarship award provided by Mortenson’s Wind Energy team to current Iowa Lakes Wind Energy & Turbine Technology student, Devin McCrae. The Mortenson Wind Energy Star Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 for tuition, books, and fees. Mortenson sought to award a student attending…
Read MoreFour Iowa Lakes Students Awarded American Legion Scholarships
(Estherville, Iowa) Melvin Gossler and Ed Rohner, two representatives of the American Legion of Iowa Foundation, visited Iowa Lakes Community College on October 16, 2020, at the Estherville campus to recognize American Legion Scholarship recipients. The American Legion Foundation presented Iowa Lakes a $2,000 check that supports four $500 scholarships for students that are attending…
Read MoreCarrington Baker Laker Life Scholarship Becomes Endowed
(Estherville, Iowa) The Carrington Baker Laker Life Scholarship is now an endowed scholarship at Iowa Lakes Community College. This endowment was made possible due to generous gifts from Carrington Baker’s family. The newly endowed scholarship fund allows students who exemplify fellowship and community through the Laker Life Campus Ministry at Iowa Lakes to receive scholarships…
Read MoreIowa Lakes Community College Students Received John P. “Jack” Kibbie Outstanding Service Award
(Estherville, Iowa) Five Iowa Lakes students received the prestigious John P. “Jack” Kibbie Outstanding Service Award. Jolene Rogers, Iowa Lakes Executive Director of Community and Business Relations, presented the awards to Trevor Friesner, Lucas Gardner, Calvin Hart, Faith Lutat, and Hannah Seil at the 2020 Summer Commencement Ceremony held on July 24. The name of…
Read MoreScholarship Helps Student Rise to the Skies
(Estherville, Iowa) Freshman Andrew Tran wins a scholarship that will help him rise to the skies as he studies to become a pilot in the Iowa Lakes Community College Aviation and Airport Management program. Tran has won a Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship award of $6,600 for education-related expenses in pursuit of an associate’s degree in…
Read MoreJeannene Larson Performing Arts Memorial Scholarship Established at Iowa Lakes Community College
(Estherville, Iowa) A memorial scholarship established in honor of Jeannene Larson has been made possible by John and Jeannene Larson, along with family and friends to help celebrate the passion Jeannene had for the Iowa Lakes Community College’s performing arts programs and its students. Larson was a member of the inaugural class of the Iowa…
Read MoreNominees Sought for Jim Hall Outstanding Iowa Lakes Alumni Award
(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association is once again seeking nominations for the 27th annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. This award is presented annually at spring commencement to prior graduates of Iowa Lakes, who exemplify outstanding support for community, business, school, service clubs, etc. The Iowa Lakes Alumni &…
Read MoreIowa Lakes We Believe Persistence in Excellence Scholarship Awarded
(Estherville, Iowa) Since 2010 Iowa Lakes Community College has rewarded many sophomore students who have participated in Student Support Services and maintained a specific level of academic achievement. The We Believe Persistence in Excellence Scholarship is funded by Iowa Lakes employees and other donors who believe in rewarding students who persist in their educational goals.…
Read MoreWe Believe Music Scholarship Awarded
(Estherville, Iowa) The We Believe Music Scholarship is funded by Iowa Lakes employees and other donors who believe in rewarding students whose academic qualifications and musical abilities indicate they could make a significant contribution to the music program at Iowa Lakes Community College. To be considered for this scholarship, candidates must be full-time students participating in…
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