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Oliver's Light Foundation establishes fund to support animal rescue mission
The Oliver’s Light Foundation has established an endowment fund with the Kossuth County Community Foundation to ensure its mission of assisting animal rescue groups continues for generations to come. This fund will provide a secure...
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A Legacy of Service and Kindness
The Lloyd Louis Bergfeld Scholarship Fund, established with the Buchanan County Community Foundation, is a heartfelt tribute to a man whose life was marked by dedication, humility, and service. Created by Ellen Gaffney, Lloyd’s long-time...
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The Gift is in the Giving
Nick and Lea Andersen started kindergarten together in Goldfield, Iowa, and after over 60 years of marriage, they are still going strong. “I think forever is a good thing,” said Nick about their lifelong love....
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A legacy grown in community
Bob and Paige Wharram are lifelong Iowans. They were raised and lived a majority of their lives in Buchanan County. But as they looked to move off the family’s Century Farm, the couple decided on...
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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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