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DARYL MADISON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Estherville, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Daryl Madison Memorial Scholarship, created in honor of the late Daryl Madison through generous donations from his family and friends. The scholarship recognizes Daryl Madison’s long-standing commitment to Iowa Lakes Community College and his unwavering support of Laker athletics. For…
LARSEN NAMED DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS AT IOWA LAKES
ESTHERVILLE, Iowa — Iowa Lakes Community College has named Lincoln Larsen as the new Director of Music and Performing Arts, effective July 1. A proud alumnus of Iowa Lakes, Larsen returns to the college with a passion for music education and a commitment to continuing the strong legacy of the program. “I’m excited to be…
PRESS RELEASE: SCOTT NOLTE RECEIVES 2025 JIM HALL OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD
ESTHERVILLE, IOWA (May 9, 2025) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association presented Scott Nolte with the 2025 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during the college’s Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 9, in Estherville. Nolte joins the ranks of Iowa Lakes graduates who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their communities, careers, and service…
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASES FALL 2024 HONORS LIST
Iowa Lakes Community College celebrates the students on the Fall 2024 Honors Lists, recognizing their outstanding academic achievements. This semester, 141 students have earned the prestigious President’s List honor, and 262 students have been named to the Dean’s List. The President’s List distinction showcases students with unwavering commitment and academic brilliance who achieve a perfect…
IOWA LAKES SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 32ND ANNUAL JIM HALL OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD
(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association invites nominations for the 32nd annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. Established in 1992, this award recognizes Iowa Lakes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the community, business, school, and service clubs. Named after Jim Hall, a dedicated 1968 alumnus and assistant football…
IOWA LAKES CULINARY PROGRAM BOOSTED BY GENEROUS EQUIPMENT DONATION FROM WILD ROSE CASINO
(Emmetsburg, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College’s Culinary & Hospitality Management program receives professional kitchen equipment donations valued at $12,777 from Wild Rose Casino and Hotel, enhancing the program’s ability to offer hands-on learning experiences for future chefs and hospitality professionals. The partnership between Iowa Lakes Culinary and Wild Rose Casino and Hotel is rooted in…
IOWA LAKES ESTABLISHES ANNA MAE KACMARYNSKI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Iowa Lakes Community College announces the creation of the Anna Mae Kacmarynski Memorial Scholarship, a tribute to the inspiring life and legacy of Anna Mae Kacmarynski, established by her daughter, Cathy Hanish. “I wanted to honor our mom’s love of learning and her belief that it is never too late to pursue your dreams,” shared…
NEW ENDOWMENT ESTABLISHED AT IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Jim and Bettje Willmore, long-time Iowa Lakes Community College champions and beloved community members, have once again demonstrated their commitment to service and education. On Tuesday, September 17, the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees graciously accepted the Willmore’s generous $100,000 gift, establishing a new endowment to support students in Nursing, Men’s Basketball, Instrumental…
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE RENAMES SAVE SCHOLARSHIP TO HONOR ELISE HINDERS
Iowa Lakes Community College proudly announces the renaming of the SAVE Scholarship to the Elise Hinders Memorial SAVE Scholarship, honoring the remarkable life and legacy of Elise Hinders, who inspired many people despite her young age. A 2022 Newell-Fonda High School graduate, Hinders excelled in and out of the classroom. She was actively involved in…
Iowa Lakes Community College Announces the Invenergy Red Rock Wind Fund Scholarship
(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College announces the establishment of the Invenergy Red Rock Wind Fund Scholarship, which will be awarded to five students enrolled in career and technical programs from Clay, Emmet, and Dickinson Counties in Iowa. The $10,000 scholarship, generously funded by Invenergy and the Red Rock Wind Energy Center, supports students pursuing…
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…
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…
CARLTON MITCHELL RECEIVES OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD
The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association presented Carlton Mitchell the 2024 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during the 2024 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 10, in Estherville. Mitchell joins the ranks of other Iowa Lakes graduates who exemplified outstanding support of community, business, and service organizations while serving as positive role models…
RUTH ANN AND JOE LOEBACH NURSING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Iowa Lakes Community College is pleased to announce that a newly endowed nursing scholarship, established in 2024 by the Loebach family, will be available starting in Fall 2024. The Ruth Ann and Joe Loebach Nursing Scholarship is a tribute to Ruth Ann’s exceptional academic achievements, compassionate nature, and profound dedication to patient care. Inspired by…
JOE AND RUTH ANN LOEBACH WIND ENERGY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ESTABLISHED AT IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to announce the establishment of the Joe and Ruth Ann Loebach Wind Energy Scholarship, a newly endowed scholarship by the Loebach family, as a testament to Joe and Ruth Ann’s forward-thinking approach to sustainability. Joe and Ruth Ann Loebach were trailblazers in environmental stewardship long before it became mainstream.…
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OFFER NEW SCHOLARSHIP FOR CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT STUDENTS
Iowa Lakes Community College is proud to introduce a new scholarship, funded by the Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus Council #936, to support students enrolled or planning to enroll in the Culinary and Hospitality Management program for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. This scholarship, valued at $500 per student, is established with the goal of easing…
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 31ST ANNUAL JIM HALL OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD
(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association invites nominations for the 31st annual Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award. Established in 1992, this award recognizes Iowa Lakes alumni who have made exceptional contributions to the community, business, school, and service clubs. Named after Jim Hall, a dedicated 1968 alumnus and assistant football…
IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE RELEASES FALL 2023 HONORS LISTS
Iowa Lakes Community College releases the Fall 2023 Honors Lists recognizing students who achieve the highest academic standards earning inclusion on the President’s List or Dean’s List. For the Fall 2023 semester, 118 students earned President’s List, an honor achieved by those who recorded a “straight-A” or 4.0 GPA, and 263 students made the Dean’s…
OVER $3.5 MILLION IN LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO IOWA LAKES STUDENTS
(Estherville, Iowa) The Future Ready Iowa Last-Dollar Scholarship has proven to be a game changer for students at Iowa Lakes, with over $3.5 million in scholarships awarded since the program’s beginning. During the Fall 2023 term, Iowa Lakes students received an impressive $374,800 in scholarship aid from the program. “The Last-Dollar Scholarship program bridges the…
Simington Receives Outstanding Alumnus Award
(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni and Friends Association awarded Jeremy Simington the 2023 Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award during the 2023 Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 12, in Estherville. Simington joins the ranks of other Iowa Lakes graduates who exemplify outstanding support of community, business, and service clubs while serving as positive role…
Iowa Lakes Community College Awarded Grant Funds to Provide Choice of Two Certification Program Tracks to at Least 20 Individuals
(Estherville, Iowa) Iowa Lakes Community College was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Future Ready Iowa Employer Innovation Fund with matching funds committed by the Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation. The funds will help a minimum of 20 individuals complete a four-week, career-focused program. Participants will choose human resources or accounting. The two continuing education…
Steve Reighard Memorial Scholarship Established at Iowa Lakes Community College
Steve Reighard, a life-long lakes area resident and conservation officer, is honored with a newly established memorial scholarship fund at Iowa Lakes Community College. The scholarship was made possible by numerous donations from friends, family, and community members. Reighard graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College’s Environmental Studies program and received a Bachelor of Science in…
$100,000 Pledged to Establish Scholarships at Iowa Lakes Community College in Honor of Harry E. Coffie and Gladys (Graves) Coffie
Dana (Coffie) Rheinschmidt and Tim Coffie have pledged $100,000 in honor of their parents, Harry E. Coffie and Gladys (Graves) Coffie. Two aviation and two nursing scholarships of $2500 each will be awarded every year for 10 years. The Harry E. Coffie Aviation Scholarship honors Harry Coffie (1906-1957) who graduated from Estherville High School in…
Seeking Nominees for Jim Hall Outstanding Iowa Lakes Alumni Award
(Estherville, Iowa) The Iowa Lakes Community College Alumni & Friends Association is seeking nominations for the 29th 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 the community, business, school, service clubs, and more. The Iowa Lakes Alumni &…