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Young Couple Gives Back Through Forever Scholarship
Zach and Janelle Fischels understand the value of education and have experienced first-hand how the generosity of others through scholarships can significantly impact students’ access to these opportunities. The young couple grew up in Iowa,...
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A Generational Gift for a Rural Iowa Community
It was the late 1980s when Pat Boyle was welcomed to Lime Springs. He remembers how the friendly people of this community just south of the Iowa-Minnesota border greeted him and brought him into their...
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Entertainer, Teacher, Musician, Friend Leaves Legacy of Care for Communities
“It started out really small and then people kept joining and he just loved it. He loved being around people. He loved to entertain. He was the ultimate host, even at the ‘Table of Knowledge,”...
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Petsche Leaves a Legacy of Generosity in Black Hawk County
John (Jack) Petsche had a plan to make his community a better place. When Jack passed away on May 11, 2020, he had already ensured his generosity would live on through a $1.6 million dollar...
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Passion for “Healing Hearts” Lives On
Jenni Wangsness was an excellent teacher, advocate for children, and had a strong passion for the mental and emotional health of preschoolers. She made it clear that a healthy emotional connection, filled with love, that...
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Lives of Service Lead to a Forever Gift for the Community They Love
If you visit Charles City and ask someone about Dean and Marcie Andrews, chances are they’ll have a story or are friends, and they’ll definitely know the couple who have spent over 40 years working...
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Trail Provides Access to Beauty and Economic Boost in Northeast Iowa
Iowa is known for its breathtaking beauty – rolling farmland, shaded woods, and tall prairie grasses adorned with wildflowers. The sights and sounds of nature create a serene experience for all to enjoy. One organization...
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Ensuring the Show Will Go On
Theatre is home to many on-stage romances, but love of theatre brought Gary “Bum” and Donna Baumgartner together. Now, the couple is making sure their love of theatre will live on in the Cedar Valley...
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New Fund Assures Everybody Plays
Judy Syverson began working for Decorah Parks and Recreation in 1976. For 45-years, she has helped propel the Decorah Parks and Recreation Department to become one of the premier departments in the Midwest, being a...
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