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Bertch Family Grants $75,000 from Fund
During this season of giving, the Bertch family made the holiday a little merrier for two Cedar Valley nonprofits and the people they serve. On Monday, December 23, the family granted $50,000 to Grin and...
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A Forever Gift to Worth County: A "Sister" Recounts a Loving Family and Their Legacy
It all started with a horse, according to Pat Muehl.When Pat was 14, she wanted to do what most teens do, buy a car when she turned 16. She had saved $500 with that idea...
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A Legacy of Care and Compassion
Stu and Ray Stitchman gave quietly throughout their lives. Now their understated generosity is creating a legacy of care and compassion by supporting students entering the nursing field.Stu was born March 29, 1922, was raised...
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A Family Philosophy of Greater Generosity
Five generations of the Thomson family have called Cresco, Iowa home, and all five generations have been part of leading the family business, CUSB Bank, with a philosophy focused on community.“My family has always been...
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Starting Early On Impacting Community
Ross and Megan Hannam believe in the power of strong communities. It is the feeling of support, neighbors helping neighbors, and a desire to make that place better for all people that Ross experienced growing...
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A Legacy for Community & Family
Mark Kittrell has made his mark on the Cedar Valley in many ways. He is an entrepreneur, a lead community advocate, a philanthropist, and maybe most importantly, a family man.“We care a lot about family...
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HusomeStrong Foundation founder finds passion through struggle
In September 2014, Steve Husome went out for a motorcycle ride with friends, not knowing his life would never be the same. A semi pulled in front of the group causing an accident that would...
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Making Her Community A Better Place
Catherine Ann Livingston was a native of Cedar Falls, Iowa and believed in making her community a better place for everyone. An active community advocate, Catherine wanted to make an impact in a way that...
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When Generosity Matches Love for Community
Remember where you came from. It's a saying Joe and Kathy Whitinger have referenced throughout their life. To them, it represents both the physical location where they were born and raised and the hard work it took them...
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