Scholarships and Support for MCC Students
The Willows of Marshalltown Scholarship for the 2017-18 academic year at Marshalltown Community College will go to Katy Thompson from Green Mountain-Garwin High School. Katy graduated from GMG with a 3.9 GPA and is pursuing a nursing degree at MCC. She is the daughter of Roger Thompson.
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On August 15, 2017, IVCCD Chancellor Dr. Chris Duree presented the Outstanding Service Award for MCC Ambassador of the Year to Gary Schaudt, President of the Marshalltown Community College Foundation Board. The nomination read, in part:
“Gary has been steadfast in his commitment to bringing greater public awareness to both the College and the MCC Foundation’s mission for financially supporting students at MCC. Through his active involvement with the Chamber, he has continued to draw attention to MCC, including lobbying for and succeeding in getting the College included in the Marshalltown Educators Day for the first time in over 30 years. Further, he has consistently combined the message of our community college system’s importance in supporting the business community in his meetings with legislators on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce.”
Several Central Iowa families had an extra special reason to honor family members who have served in the Armed Forces this Memorial Day. Because members of their families chose to serve in the Armed Forces, 13 Marshalltown Community College students were eligible and eventually selected as recipients of the Loyal S. and Helen Fairall Memorial Scholarships.
The Committee awarded seven full tuition and fees scholarships (up to 16 hours) to the following recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year: Samuel Brintnall, Dean Etzel, Denali Gardner, Raechel Hannam, Ryan Hass, Samantha Lammert, and David Seuss. $2,500 scholarships were awarded to Kara Braud, Katelyn Choate, Christopher Gummert, James Mason, Kellie Matney and Cooper White. The total value of the 13 scholarships is more than $57,000.
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Marshalltown Rotary Club presented a check for its annual MCC scholarships at the regular meeting Tuesday, April 11 at Elmwood Country Club. Rotary has been a steadfast supporter of Marshalltown Community College for many years, and the scholarships offered to MCC students on behalf of Rotary include the Reese Gibbs Memorial Scholarship for business, as well as scholarships supporting skilled trades programs and returning sophomores. President Bill Fitzgerald and member Vic Hellberg presented the check to MCC Foundation Executive Director Carol Geil. Hellberg also serves on the Board of Directors for the MCC Foundation.
The Utility Technician program at Marshalltown Community College has found a strong friend and partner in Black Hills Energy Iowa gas operations. Black Hills Energy serves 132 communities across Iowa and is one of many companies struggling to find qualified utility technicians to fill open positions. When they learned of the Utility Technician program at MCC, they knew immediately they wanted to help make the program as successful as possible.
As part of their desire to see more students entering the Utility Technician program, Black Hills Energy has pledged to provide $2,000 per year in scholarships to students entering the program. Preference will be given to students residing in areas where Black Hills provides service. This is the second year that Black Hills has provided the scholarship gift.
Stephanie Taylor of Marshalltown has been selected as the first recipient of the new Doris Maxfield Memorial Nursing Scholarship. A $60,000 gift from the estate of Doris Maxfield was invested to create a $5,000 scholarship for students in the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) program at Marshalltown Community College.
One outstanding ADN student will be selected by the MCC Nursing faculty each year to receive $5,000 toward his or her tuition and fees, until such time as the fund is exhausted.
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Since 1983, outstanding students in Marshalltown Community College’s nursing program have been honored with a scholarship from the Anna and Harry Paul memorial fund.
Applicants for the Paul Memorial Nursing Scholarship must be accepted into MCC’s Associate Degree in Nursing program and meet these criteria:
Molly Barker of Marshalltown has been awarded a $3,700 scholarship, and Elizabeth Hendershott of Marshalltown has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the 2016-17 academic year.
Donors wishing to contribute to or establish scholarship funds are encouraged to contact MCC Foundation Executive Director Carol Geil for more information at 641-844-5747 or carol.geil@iavalley.edu. Gifts to the MCC Foundation are always tax-exempt.
Marshalltown Community College has announced the winner of the Willows of Marshalltown Scholarship, a new scholarship awarded for the first time this fall. Ashley Hala, of Marshalltown High School, has a 3.4 GPA and plans to enroll in pre-pharmacy classes and eventually transfer to the University of Iowa to continue towards a pharmacy degree. She has already accumulated many college credits through the dual-credit class offerings at MHS through MCC. Ashley is the daughter of Traci Hala of Marshalltown.
The Willows president, Ben Daniels, welcomes the opportunity to help the community through MCC. “We want to support our city and work together to build a thriving community for everyone in Marshalltown. We’re building a wonderful place at The Willows to care for mom and dad right here at home in Marshalltown. We believe that our young people play an important role in building a strong community and we are offering this scholarship to help further their dreams right here at home too.”
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2nd Annual Medina Family Scholarships awarded
MARSHALLTOWN – Alfonso Medina Jr. came to the Marshalltown Community College campus last week to award the second annual Medina Family Scholarship to two MCC students. Recipients of the $400 scholarship are Cole Langenbau and Olga Avalos.
“I created this scholarship to give back to Marshalltown. I graduated from Marshalltown High School and went to Marshalltown Community College so I wanted to create something that helped this community,” says Alfonso Medina Jr. “Thanks to our business ventures in the area we will continue to promote good citizenship and values for other businesses to follow as they progress in this community as well.”
“Being selected as one of the recipients of the Medina scholarship means a road to my future,” says Olga Avalos. “I want to continue my education and not let anything stop me from achieving who I want to be. I want to one day remember all those obstacles that I had to surpass to become the person who people look up to.”
Donors wishing to contribute to or establish scholarship funds are encouraged to contact MCC Foundation Executive Director Carol Geil for more information at 641-844-5747 or Carol.Geil@iavalley.edu. Gifts to the MCC Foundation are always tax-exempt!
PHOTO CAPTION: Alfonso Medina Jr. (middle) presents the Medina Family Scholarship to MCC Students Cole Langenbau (left) and Olga Avalos (right).
Several Central Iowa families had an extra special reason to honor family members who have served in the Armed Forces this Memorial Day. Because members of their families chose to serve in the Armed Forces, these students were eligible and eventually selected as recipients of the Loyal S. and Helen Fairall Memorial Scholarships.
The Committee awarded seven full tuition & fees scholarships (up to 16 hours) to the following recipients for the 2016-2017 academic year: Colin Crumrine, Dean Etzel, Kloey Fairall-Mason, Reggie Gradwell, Raechel Hannam, Ryan Hass, and Alison Shore. Partial scholarships were awarded to Lucas Hileman, Rando Jo Jones, and Lucas Reinert.
For the fourteenth year, the American Legion Scholarship Committee awarded the scholarships in memory of Loyal S. and Helen Fairall. In all, 81 MCC students have received the Fairall Memorial scholarships, something the Fairall family believes would have made Loyal very proud. Loyal served in leadership positions of American Legion Post #46 and was Commander in 1956. The award honors all of the men and women who are or have served their country so faithfully through the years.
“My father established this scholarship to honor his father’s service, and the service of all veterans. An education and service to country are the legacy my father and grandfather wanted to preserve,” says Kelley Fairall Fifer, daughter of Charles Fairall, and granddaughter of Loyal S. Fairall. “We’re pleased to give out 10 scholarships this year, the most we’ve ever offered.”
Applicants for the Fairall Memorial Scholarship must meet criteria of having family members who served in the Armed Forces of the United States. Members of the American Legion Scholarship Committee Kelley Fairall Fifer, Jeff Heiden and Vic Hellberg selected the students after carefully evaluating many applicants.
Colin Crumrine, son of Harris Crumrine and Laurie Springer, graduated from Marshalltown High School (MHS) in 2015, and has been attending MCC the past year. Colin’s grandfather Kenneth Crumrine served in the Army from 1950-52 as a building foreman for the Engineers. Colin has been involved in cross-country, basketball, track and baseball in school as well as being active with his church and was a summer camp counselor for children with disabilities. At MCC he’s studying information technology and plans to transfer to Iowa State to continue on to a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science.
Dean Etzel, son of Deb Etzel, graduated from Alburnett High School this year. Dean’s grandfather, Larry Luke, served in the Marine Corps from 1960-63. Dean has been very involved in the Alburnett FFA, including serving as the chapter vice president and then president. He also earned the Iowa FFA degree, the organizations highest honor. Dean is excited about entering the Gunsmith Technology program at MCC’s Grinnell campus.
Kloey Fairall-Mason, daughter of Kendra Monk and the late Gordon Mason, is a 2016 graduate of East Marshall High School. You’ll recognize the last name, because it was Kloey’s grandfather, Charles Fairall, who established this scholarship. Kloey has been active in high school in volleyball, club volleyball, and soccer, and was the recipient of the Pride and Dedication Award for Volleyball. She has been working at a nursing home and plans to pursue a career as a social worker.
Reggie Gradwell, son of Jim and Wendy Gradwell of Marshalltown, is a 2014 graduate of West Marshall High School. He is a member of the MCC Men’s Basketball Team, and his coach speaks highly of him and recommended him for this scholarship. His grandfather, James Gradwell, served in the Air Force from 1963 – 67 as an airplane mechanic. Reggie is working on completing his A.A. degree, and he hopes to transfer to a 4-year college and continue to play basketball.
Raechel Hannam, daughter of Joe and Peggy Hannam of Marshalltown, is a 2016 graduate of MHS. Her grandfather, William H. McCurdy, served in the U.S. Army until 1962. Raechel has been very active at MHS, including volunteering for ARC, sports teams and community groups like Oktemberfest, Food Bank and Roundhouse Renovation. At MCC she plans to get an associate’s degree and then transfer to Iowa State University for a bachelor’s degree.
Ryan Hass, son of Jason and Jennifer Hass, graduated from MHS this year with a 3.6 GPA. His grandfather, Robert Hass, served in the U.S. Army from 1955-57. Ryan has been active in football, swimming and baseball, receiving academic, all-state and coaches awards in the process. He’s also volunteered locally for the Salvation Army and several youth sport camps. Ryan looks forward to graduating from MCC and continuing on at a 4-year institution after that.
Lucas Hileman, son of Randy and Sue Hileman of Pella, is a 2016 graduate of Pella High School. His grandfather, Leo Nikkel, served in the U.S. Army from 1952-54. Lucas has been active in baseball as a pitcher, earning many athletic honors. He’s also volunteered to help with concession stands, e-cycling events, and the famous “Thursday Nights in Pella” on the square. He has discovered a passion for criminal justice through a class in high school and now is considering a career as a police officer.
Randi Jo Jones is the daughter of Linda and Darrell Novotny of Garwin, wife of Scott Jones of Marshalltown, and mother to four children. She was a 2000 graduate of GMG High School and has been attending MCC in the nursing program for two years with a 3.3 cumulative GPA. Randi’s grandfather, George Kunch, served our country in the Navy from 1951-55 as an electrician. Randi has been working at the Iowa Veterans Home for 16 years where her grandfather currently resides. Randi hopes to eventually complete her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Iowa.
Lucas Reinert, son of Kurt and Connie Reinert of Marshalltown, is a 2014 graduate of MHS. Both of Lucas’ grandfathers served in the armed forces. Wallace Reinert served in the Army from 1951-53 and received three Bronze Service Stars while in Korea. Clarence Miller served in the Army until 1961. In addition, Lucas’ great-grandfather, William Miller, served in the Army from 1918-19. Lucas has been active in high school in student senate, Big Brothers/Big Sisters and BLITZ leadership group. He has been working hard in MCC’s welding program and someday hopes to own his own welding business.
Allison Shore, daughter of Tim and Marcia Shore of Marshalltown, is a 2005 graduate of MHS. She has been attending classes at MCC and currently holds a 4.0 GPA. Allison’s grandfather, Bill Shore, served in the Army in an artillery battalion in WWII from 1945-46 and served overseas. He was awarded a WWII Victory Medal. Her family’s local small business has been involved in the community through the Roundhouse project, Relay for Life, BACA, and the Iowa Veteran’s Home.
Applications for the 2017-18 scholarship will be available from the MCC Financial Aid office, 3700 S. Center St., Marshalltown, or the American Legion Post #46, PO Box 157, Marshalltown, IA 50158 after January 1 of 2017. Completed forms will due to the Legion Scholarship Committee by March 1.
Creating a memorial scholarship is one way to establish a legacy and financially assist MCC students and future students with their education. Anyone interested in learning more about starting a scholarship at MCC can contact Carol Geil, at 641-844-5747.
PHOTO CAPTION: 2016-2017 Fairall Scholarship Winners
Front row L-R: Jeff Heiden (committee member), Kelley Fairall Fifer (committee member), Kloey Fairall-Mason, Randi Jo Jones, Raechel Hannam, Allison Shore.
Back row L-R: Colin Crumrine, Reggie Gradwell, Lucas Reinert, Dean Etzel, Lucas Hileman, Ryan Hass. (not pictured is Vic Hellberg)