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Indian Hills Alumni & Friends Association
FALL 2006
...from the desk of Rhonda Conrad
Tom’s Message
“E Pluribus Unum” is Latin for “from many,
One.” We have all seen those words. We
hold them in our hands almost every day. E
Pluribus Unum appears on most of our money.
The phrase was included in the Great Seal of
the United States in 1776. It refers to many
Tom Stewart
separate states united into one nation...from
Class of ‘66
many,
One. Those few simple words are a
Centerville
Comm. College
strong part of our history, our culture and our
beliefs.
How does the phrase relate to Indian Hills Community
College? IHCC is one made of many: Centerville Community
College, Iowa Tech, Ottumwa Heights, even, briefly, Merged Area
XV Community College. All these fine institutions are part of
IHCC’s rich and proud history…from many, One.
IHCC is one made up of many in another way, too. We are
a collection of unique individuals, diverse in our backgrounds,
diverse in our beliefs and diverse in our goals. We are alumni,
students, community supporters, faculty and other employees, each
individually unique and equally precious to the college. Yet we
are one, united.
We are united in our support of Indian Hills. United in
our goal of ensuring that this college remains strong for future
generations. United by the common bond of the Indian Hills
experience. E Pluribus Unum. We are many. And we are one.
Contact Tom at tstewart@indianhills.edu.
IHCC Alumni = Everyone who has taken classes at Indian Hills
Ottumwa and Centerville campuses, Centerville Community College, Iowa Tech College, and Ottumwa Heights College.
Homecoming 2006—Reunite, Relax, & Reminisce
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 5th Annual IHCC Homecoming scheduled for October 6-7 in Ottumwa.
You and your family and friends are invited to join us for a day
filled with fun, food, and friendship.
Friday, October 6
TBA
Fall Brawl Invitational (IHCC women’s
softball tournament) – FREE admission
7:30 p.m.
The Musical of Musicals, the Musical – IHCC St. John
Auditorium, performance by The Encore Players of
Fairfield – FREE admission
7:30 a.m.
IHCC Oktoberfest 5K Race & 1 Mile
Walk, $20 entry fee
8-10 a.m.
Fitness Fair – blood pressure checks, EKG’s, body fat
analyses, body massages, etc. – FREE
TBA
Fall Brawl Invitational (IHCC
tournament) – FREE admission
11 a.m.–
3 p.m
IHCC Car & Motorcycle Show, $10
entry fee, FREE admission
Saturday, October 7
women’s
softball
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Rhonda’s Message
Welcome New Members—9,449 new
IHCC alumni and friends are receiving this
newsletter for the first time! We’re very pleased
to welcome them to the Indian Hills Alumni
& Friends Association. These new members
are the result of the enrollment campaign that
Rhonda Conrad
was conducted in the spring. They join 11,127
current members, nearly doubling our membership to 20,576.
The updated U.S. map on the back page shows the state
locations of our alumni and friends. With your help, we plan to
form alumni chapters in several of those areas.
Alumni frequently ask about their former classmates,
friends, and IHCC staff. This year’s Homecoming, scheduled
for Saturday, October 7, is a perfect place to get together with
those people. Activities are scheduled throughout the day on the
Ottumwa campus—a detailed schedule is below and on page 2.
The city of Ottumwa is also celebrating Oktoberfest at this time
so many events are planned in the community.
Alumni also tell us about the great experiences they enjoyed
at IHCC and how positively their education here has shaped their
lives. Many of their stories and quotes can be found in the Alumni
Update section. IHCC alumni are doing great things, and we
enjoy sharing their news.
If you’ve submitted your news but don’t see it in this edition,
it will appear in a future newsletter as space permits. Please
contact us when you have additional news, updates, or questions.
We look forward to hearing from you!
For information or answers to questions about the IHCC alumni
newsletter or alumni services, please contact Rhonda Conrad, Alumni
Coordinator, Indian Hills Community College, 525 Grandview Avenue,
Bldg. 1, Ottumwa, IA 52501; rconrad@indianhills.edu; 800/726-2585,
ext. 5302, or 641/683-5302.
Centerville Alumni & Friends Reception
Plan to join us on Friday,
October 13, between 4 and
7 p.m. at The Continental
Hotel in Centerville. The
IHCC Alumni & Friends
Association will host a
reception for ever yone
who attended Indian Hills
or Centerville Community
College or who considers 2005 Centerville Alumni and Friends Reception
themselves friends of the
college. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be available.
This annual event will be a perfect time to visit with friends and
classmates and to review memorabilia. To help us plan refreshments,
please RSVP by October 10. Contact Rhonda Conrad at 641-683-5302
or rconrad@indianhills.edu.
We look forward to seeing you in Centerville!
Visit our website at www.indianhills.edu
IHCC merchandise from the bookstore, upcoming events, and much more!
IHCC Alumni & Friends Association
Homecoming 2006 Schedule continued from page 1
11 a.m. –
4 p.m.
1 – 3 p.m.
Welcome Center open – Advanced Tech. Ctr, Historical
Pavilion
Jumping Jims (kids’ activity) – FREE
Book Signings, IHCC Bookstore:
The Space Between by Kali (White)
VanBaale, ’95 (AA)
Rodeo Summer by Steven Anderson
Law, ’85 (AA)
Kids’ Carnival, Advanced Tech. Ctr.
1 – 4 p.m. IHCC Bookstore Open, IHCC Bennett Bldg. –
20% discount on all apparel
Campus tours, IHCC Bennett Bldg.
2 – 4 p.m. Ottumwa Heights Reception
Iowa Tech Reception
IHCC Advanced Tech. Ctr., Historical Pavilion
2:30 – 4 p.m. IHCC men’s basketball scrimmage, IHCC
Hellyer Life Ctr. – FREE admission
7:30 p.m.
IHCC Faculty Jazz Trio
Performance, St. John Auditorium –
FREE admission
IHCC Homecoming 2006 is scheduled to coincide with
Ottumwa’s Oktoberfest so you may enjoy some activities located
downtown on Saturday—the parade at 10 a.m. and the tent with
food and beverages available and bands playing through the day.
Local hotels are offering discounts on October 6 and 7 for
IHCC alumni & friends attending Homecoming activities. Just
ask for the IHCC Homecoming discount.
We look forward to seeing you in Ottumwa!
“…just a note of thanks and excitement, too. I just
received my alumni newsletter…I really enjoy reading
all the news and updates on classmates.” Cindy WareRupe, ’85 (Criminal Justice)
Book Signings by Alums
Two alumni—Kali (White) VanBaale, ’95 (AA), and Steven
Anderson, ’85 (AA)—will be signing their newly released novels
at Homecoming 2006 on Saturday, October 7, from 1 to 3 p.m. in
the IHCC Bennett Building.
Kali’s novel, The Space Between, is the winner of the 2005 Fred Bonnie Memorial Award for
Best First Novel. The story begins on Valentine’s
Day in Middle America when a teenage boy takes
a gun to school and kills two students, a teacher,
Kali VanBaale
and himself. Kali’s novel examines the aftermath
of this modern nightmare with clear-eyed dramatic precision that
will leave readers wondering what does indeed lurk in the dark,
unknowable spaces that exist between even the most loving of
family members. More details can be found on Kali’s website at
www.kalivanbaale.com, which was designed by Jason Hobbs, ’96
(Computer Programming).
Steven, who writes under the pen name of Steven
Law or Steven Anderson Law, recently completed the
novel Rodeo Summer. In this story, Trevor Hodge
never knew his cowboy father, and after he learns he
has died in an accident, he decides to put off a new
Steve Anderson
job and head to Oklahoma to find out all he can about
this man whom everybody loved…everybody except Trevor’s
mother. More information is available at www.stevenlaw.com.
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Faculty & Staff Notes
Several staff members have left Indian Hills and will be greatly missed. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.
Leonard Bailey, who has taught culinary arts
courses for the past four years, has accepted the
position of director of culinary arts at Mountain
State University in Beckley, WV. He will be located
closer to his family. Email iceguyii@aol.com.
Leonard Baily Jan Batman, started and finished her
teaching career at IHCC teaching business classes
for 32 years. In her retirement, she plans to travel
“when the spirit moves us,” volunteer at the grade
school, and do some online teaching. Email janib@
Jan Batman
mahaska.org.
Charlotte Clovis, who has taught communications
courses in many of the IHCC technical programs
since 2000, is relocating in Sioux City, Iowa, and
has accepted a position at Morningside College. She
will also be teaching online courses for IHCC. Email
Charlotte Clovis
cclovis@indianhills.edu.
Deb Fritz, program director for the physical therapy assistant
program for the past 7 years, has accepted a PT position at Keokuk
County Health Center.
Richard Mason, an arts and sciences instructor, retired after working for 22 years at Indian Hills. Rich
taught various math courses. He plans to enjoy life,
travel, go to ball games, do yard work, etc. Email
rmason59@hotmail.com.
Richard Mason
Keith Sasseen, executive vice president of finance and records, retired after 11 years at
Indian Hills. He dedicated more than 44 years to
education. He is looking forward to taking a few
months to enjoy his free time then decide what he
Keith Sasseen
would like to do next. Email bake4692@msn.com.
Dr. Ray Slavens, an IHCC English instructor and drama sponsor
since 2001, has accepted a position teaching literature at Dana
College in Blair, Nebraska.
David Wiggins, who was an arts and sciences instructor for the
past 2 years, has accepted a position teaching physics at Oklahoma
City Community College in Oklahoma.
Rusty Wilson speaks to LEO students
Alum Speaks to Students
While visiting in Ottumwa, Rusty Wilson, ’03 (Laser/Electro-optics), spent some time with a group of students who are
completing classes in the LEO program. Instructor Frank Reed,
’69 (AA) & ’89 (LEO), asked Rusty to share information about his
work experiences at Northrop Grumman and to answer students’
questions. Rusty lives in Apopka, FL. Email wilsoru@aol.com.
If you have an interest in sharing some of your experiences
with students, please contact Rhonda at 641-683-5302 about the
possibilities.
IHCC Alumni & Friends Association
Alumni Update
If you have news you would like to share, please contact Rhonda
Conrad at 641-683-5302 or at rconrad@indianhills.edu. If possible,
please include a picture as our readers love to see IHCC Alumni. We
would enjoy hearing from you!
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Merle Clausen, ’69 (Computer Maintenance), operated a farm equipment business for 30 years then began working for Sears. He and
his wife Kathy have a son and live in Mesa, AZ. Email merkat3@
aol.com.
Rev. Allen Cooper, ’69 (AA), works for the Iowa Dept. of Transportation, is licensed to be a minister, and is a reserve police officer.
Abbreviation Key: AA – Arts & Sciences, ADN – Associate
He and his wife Helena live in Centerville. Email acooper48@
Degree Nursing, CCC – Centerville Community College, CSN
iowatelecom.net.
– Computer Systems/Networks, HIT – Health Information
Eileen (Grandia) O’Connor, ’69 (Computer Programming), and
Technology, LPN – Practical Nursing.
Paul O’Connor, ’69 (Electronic Tech), are retired and live in Council
Bluffs. Eileen worked for Acceptance Insurance Company for 5 years
Michael Starcevich, ’64 (AA – CCC), completed BS and MA degrees
and Mutual of Omaha for 27 years. Paul was employed by Omaha
at Truman State University (formerly NMSU). He has been in the
Public Power District for 34 years. Email ejoconnor@msn.com.
oil and gas business for 33 years, the last 26 years as the owner and
Eric Burghoffer, ’70 (Computer Programming), works for Financial
operator of Star Royalty Company in Oklahoma City, OK. He has 3
Resources F.C.U. and has less than 7 years until retirement. He’s
grown children and 4 grandchildren. Email mikestar@cox.net.
married to Ann, has 3 children, and lives in Bethlehem, PA. Email
Darlene (Drumbarger) (Comer) Block, ’65 (Computer ProgramEBurghoffer@finresc.org.
ming), is a retired homemaker who lives in Maquoketa with her husE. Jane (Olson) Fite, ’70 (Clerical), works at Jack Walker Chrysler,
band Charles. She enjoys bowling and traveling around the country to
Dodge, and Jeep in Sigourney. She lives in Agency with her husband
visit her children. She would like to hear from any instructors, classDavid and 2 teenage sons. She says, “thanks to IHCC, I’ve worked at
mates, and school personnel. Email tenpinhawkeye@mchsi.com.
very good jobs ever since graduating.” Email janecpd@lisco.com.
Roger Dalton, ’65 (Computer Maint.) is retired and lives in CarrollJulie (Soland) Ford, ’70 (Business), and Robert Ford, ’70 (Comton, TX, with his wife Grace. He worked at Recognition Equipment
puter Programming), live in Belleair, FL, and have a daughter and a
in Dallas, TX, for 15 years then Fischer & Porter for 5 years. Email
grandson. Julie works for Tech Data and Robert is self-employed.
rkgmdalton@yahoo.com.
Email rjford@tampabay.rr.com.
Doyle Coop,’66 (Computer Programming), says, “I used my trainKaren (Catcott) Armstrong, ’71 (Computer Programming), is a
ing throughout my 20-year Navy career,” then during 20 years as a
retired software developer. She lives in Austin, TX. Email karmcivilian programmer for various companies. He’s currently working
strong002@yahoo.com.
for M-Cubed Information Systems, Inc., and is looking forward to
Allen Biesman, ’71 (Data Processing), worked for 32 years in comretirement in 2 years. He’s married to Marie and lives in Charlotte,
puter systems. In 2003, he retired at age 55 from the University of
NC. Email doylecoop@alltell.net.
Northern Colorado. He and wife Else live in Rapid City, SD. Email
Ronald Drish, ’67 (Industrial Electronics), took early retirement
abiesman@rushmore.net.
from Exelon Nuclear Plant in the Quad Cities. He lives in Clinton, is
Dana Bradfield, ’71 (Computer Programming), is a manager at Mumarried to Vicki, and has 2 sons and 3 grandsons. Email rdrish48@
tual of Omaha. She and her husband Jodeen have 2 children and live
msn.com.
in Omaha, NE. Email DBradfi742@cox.net.
R. G. (Skip) Firzlaff, ’67 (Computer Maint.), served in the US Navy
John Bryant, Jr., ’71 (Graphic Arts), served 2 years in the military
for 4 years and has worked at IKON for 32 years. He’s currently on
then worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works for 30 years. He lives in
disability and plans to retire soon. He would like to know “what hapOttumwa and is enjoying his retirement.
pened to the four other classmates I graduated with!” He’s married
Duane Copeland, ’71 (Auto Mechanics), is self-employed and lives
to Joyce and lives in Cedar Rapids. Email skipjoy@mcleodusa.net.
in Fairfield. He’s married to Linda and has one son and one grandson.
Lois (Stephens) Behrens, ’68 (Cosmetology),
Email copecars@iowatelecom.net.
is retired and lives in Albia with her husband
Robert (Butch) Fisher, ’71 (Electronics),
Please
Roger Gene Behrens, ’85 (AA). They have 3
owns and operates Industrial Chemical and
contact us
grown children: Kevin, who lives in Florida and
lives in Ottumwa with his wife Candy. Their
has 6 children; Shelia, who lives in Grimes with
children—Kelly (Fisher) Gravitt, ’98 (AA),
Many Indian Hills alumni are on a
husband Mark; and Ashlynn, who has 2 children.
successful path, but we do not always
Rob Fisher, ’92 (AA), Jessica (Richardson)
hear their stories. If you know of an
Lois was self-employed for 16 years and is now
Thompson, ’96 (AA), and Jenny (RichardIHCC alumnus who has a success story
a minister in Community of Christ Church in
son) Van Nest, ’91 (AA)—are all teachers.
to share, please let us know by calling
Chariton. Gene has worked at John Deere in OtSherry (Hopkins), Gilland, ’71 (AA), who
641-683-5302 or emailing rconrad@
tumwa for 33 years and is also a minister in the
works for HCA North Hills Hospital, lives in
indianhills.edu.
church. Email lbehrens@iowatelecom.net.
North Richland Hills, TX. She’s married to
Linda (White) Crawford, ’68 (LPN) & ’78
Stephen Gilland, ’77 (Aircraft Mechanics),
(ADN), has worked in oncology nursing for 27 years, currently at the
who works for Dallas Airmotive Inc. Email stevegilland@aol.com.
Missouri Cancer Association, and is OCN certified. She’s married to
Arletta Brumbaugh Smith, ’72 (Culinary Arts), works at South HyDennis, has 3 children and 8 grandchildren, and lives in Centralia,
Vee and lives in Ottumwa.
MO. Email crawlj50@hotmail.com.
Ronald Burley, ’72 (Electronics), retired after 30 years as a radio/
Wm. (Bill) Bennett, ’69 (Hardware Mktg.) & ’82 (Truck Driving),
central office technician for several phone companies. His part-time
is a retired TIC driver, who lives in Oskaloosa. His father, Garold
motorcycle hobby became a full-time business, and he now does cylBennett, was the first instructor in the automotive mechanics program
inder head porting for Iowa companies such as Zook Harley-Davidson,
at IHCC. His uncle, Gordon Bennett, was a generous benefactor of
Bikers Alley, and Route 65 Harley-Davidson. He’s married to Susan,
IHCC and a building is named in his honor—The Bennett Student
has one son, and lives in Ridgecrest, CA. Email Burlyperformance@
Services Center.
aol.com.
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Margaret (Brown) Clinkenbeard, ’72 (AA), worked for the dept. of
John (Bruce) Flanders, ’74 (Computer Maint.), repaired CPUs for
human services for 20 years and has worked for the dept. of correc26 years—“just what I was trained for.” He retired in 2000 and
tions for 9 years. She and her husband Larry have 4 children—Suzette
lives in Albia.
Burk, Sheryl Pearson, Annette Brotherton, and Jessica McCartney—
James Bailey, ’75 (Liberal Arts), is a retired postmaster and county
and live in Pleasantville.
supervisor. He enjoys farming and flying his airplane. He and his
Michael Dito, ’72 (AA), recently retired after 20 years as a police
wife Helen Bailey, ’74 (ADN), live in Floris.
officer/aircraft rescue firefighter at JFK Airport in Queens, NY. He
Janice (Hicks) Dugger, ’75 (Secretarial), has worked for Heslinga,
attended at the Centerville campus for one term then received a
Heslinga, Dixon, Moore and Hanson law firm in Oskaloosa for 30
military draft notice. Before he was drafted, the war ended, and he
years. She’s married to Robert, lives in What Cheer, and has 2 daughjoined the Massapequa Fire Dept. He’s married to Debbie and lives
ters, one of whom is an IHCC alumnus, Megan Dugger, ’05 (AA).
in Massapequa, NY. Email mtd1762@optonline.net.
Email jdugger@heslingalaw.com.
Dennis Block, ’73, is an emergency room physician in Blue Springs
Elery Fry, Jr., ’75 (Law Enforcement), worked at Pella Windows for
and Independence, MO. He’s a partner in Health Care Assoc. Emer18 ½ years, Athens Furniture for 7 ½ years, and Array for 4 years.
gency Physicians & Medical Emergency Associates. He’s married to
He’s married to Laura and lives in Sweetwater, TN.
Stephanie and has 4 children. Email dblockerdoc@sbcglobal.net.
Kathryn (Wood) Browns, ’76 (Liberal Arts) and ’79 (LPN), works at
Jerry Cain, ’73 (Welding), retired from John Deere Ottumwa Works
Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. She’s married to Michael and
as a welder. He’s married to Carol, has 2 children—Jennifer and Jefhas a son Christopher Browns, ’04 (AA), who is completing a degree
frey Cain, ‘90 (Robotics)—and lives in Ottumwa.
in music at Milliken University. Email MKbrowns@mchsi.com.
Virginia Carnes, ’73 (Clerical) & ’94 (AA), retired after doing
Lee Ann Caldwell, ’76 (Computer Maint.), graduated summa cum
nursing and in-home health care as well as bookkeeping for Wapello
laude with a BS in computer science from St. Edwards University.
County Ambulance Service. She’s involved in the Grandparents’
She works for Oracle and lives in Austin, TX. She is active in dog
Program and lives in Ottumwa.
rescue efforts. Email LeeC8855@yahoo.com.
Richard Collier, ’73 (Computer Maintenance), is retired. He and his
Dr. Cynthia (Dudley) Crawford, ’76 (AA & AS), and Robert Crawwife Judy live in Barataria, LA. Email RDCollier2@cox.net.
ford, ‘77 (AA), live in Marshall, MO. Cynthia is a professor in the
Paul (Woody) Doughman, ’73 (AA), completed a BS in elementary
consumer and family dept. at the University of Missouri. Robert is
education and is a career counselor at Indiana University. He lives
an attorney. Email craw4d@hotmail.com.
in Bloomington, IN, is married to Jane, and has a daughter. Email
Larry Currier, ’76 (Radio & TV Repair), continued his education
pdoughma@indiana.edu.
at NMSU (now Truman State University) then the Nevada Gaming
William Eash, ’73 (Computer Technology), worked for 10 years at
School in Las Vegas majoring in amusement repair. He’s worked at
Digital Equipment Corp. in world support, marketing, and sales. He
Moss Dist. for 12 ½ years, is married to Vona, has 3 girls, and lives
is currently marketing director of
in Des Moines. Email ctoplarry@
APS, a hospital information system
yahoo.com.
“When I received the [alumni] newsletter in the mail
company. He enjoys equestrian
Sandra Dudley, ’76 (ADN), reyesterday, I sat there for half an hour last night after
activities and has a 2003 national
tired from nursing in 1998 due to
supper reading it. It was interesting to see how many
champion half Arabian. He and
her health and now lives in Richnames I remembered from the 70’s era. Thanks for
his wife Rose live in Bulverde, TX.
land. She has 8 grandchildren.
sending it!”—Janet (Wehr) Wilcox, ’73 (Clerical)
Email eash@gvtc.com.
Craig Block, ’77 (AA), is an atJanet Wilcox, ’73 (Clerical), works
torney at Handley Block Lamberti
at ACT in Iowa City as a program clerk. She’s married, lives in SiZinno & Gocke in Ankeny and serves on the Ankeny City Council.
gourney, and has two sons who are IHCC graduates—Andrew, ’03
He was also a member of the Ankeny School Board and president of
(AA), and Jeremy, ’94 (Welding). Email janet.wilcox@act.org.
the Ankeny Chamber of Commerce and Ankeny Rotary Club. He’s
Janet Atkinson, ’74 (Elementary Ed), lived in Carson City, NV, for
married to Angela and they have 3 daughters. Email attycblock@
20 years. After being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm in 2005, she
aol.com.
moved to Auburn, NE, to be closer to her family. She is retired.
Linda (Novotny) Broshar, ’77 (Cosmetology), has been a hair stylist
Helen Bailey, ’74 (ADN), taught nurse’s aid classes at IHCC for 9
for 28 years and is currently at Smart Style. She also worked as a
years and is now retired. She and her husband James Bailey, ’75
waitress at the Bluebird and Manhattan in Kirksville, MO. She and
(Liberal Arts), live in Floris.
her husband Gary Broshar, ’81, live in Queen City, MO, and have
Terry Briggs, ’74 (ADN), has been an RN at Mayo Clinic for 31
2 children.
years. He and his wife Jean have 3 sons (Paul has a degree in busiLarry Bruce, ’77 (Building Trades), owned and operated a construcness, Steve has a Ph.D. in criminal justice, and Jeff has a degree in
tion business in the Des Moines area and is now retired. He completed
policing) and 2 grandchildren. Terry and Jean have run in several
many construction and restoration projects at the State of Iowa Capitol
marathons. Email TerryBriggs68@aol.com.
complex. He and his wife Patricia reside in Des Moines and have 2
Dan Cone, ’74 (Electronic Tech.), completed a BBS in business manchildren and 5 grandsons.
agement and now owns his own business—Dan Cone Group, which
John Childs, ’77 (Computer Science), is self-employed as a private
employs 28 people. He’s married to Paula, lives in Bettendorf, and
investigator. He’s married to Dorothy Childs, ’77, and they reside
has 2 college-aged children. Email dcone@cones.com.
in Cedar Rapids. Email J5childs@aol.com.
Catherine (Daugherty) Covington, ’74 (LPN), has 16 years’ LTC
Rebecca (Brown) Coyne, ’77 (LPN), works at Ottumwa Good Saexperience and 14 years hospice experience, the last 10 of which is
maritan Center. She’s married to Lawrence, has 2 children and 2
CQI experience, which is “the best job I’ve had.” She is certified in
grandchildren, and lives in Ottumwa.
Healthcare Quality Management. She’s lived in Arizona since 1982.
Robert Crawford, ‘77 (AA), and Dr. Cynthia (Dudley) Crawford,
She is married to Richard. Email cathy.covington@hospiceinspiris.
’76 (AA & AS), live in Marshall, MO. Robert is an attorney. Cynthia
com.
is a professor in the consumer and family dept. at the University of
Missouri. Email craw4d@hotmail.com.
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Stephen Gilland, ’77 (Aircraft Mechanics), works for Dallas AirDaniel Folkers, ’78 (Aviation Maint.), has been in the aviation inmotive Inc. and lives in North Richland Hills, TX. He’s married to
dustry for 25+ years. He built and flies experimental aircraft and is
Sherry (Hopkins) Gilland, ’71 (AA), who works for HCA North
buying a second plane for his wife Diane (Austin) Folkers, ’78, who
Hills Hospital. Email stevegilland@aol.com.
is a teacher. They have 2 children and 2 granddaughters. They enjoy
Rosemary (Guzzi) Dusablon, ’77 (AA), completed a BSE at Truman
owning horses, camping, flying, and traveling. Email wingnut1060@
State (formerly NMSU) in 1979. She taught in a learning disabilities
msn.com.
classroom at Moulton-Udell from 1979 to 1984 then at Centerville
Lori Boland, ’79 (AA), is a certified respiratory therapist at Mercy
High School from 1984-2004. Rosemary completed an MA at Drake
Medical Center. She lives in Centerville and has a son Marshall.
University in 1988 and retired in 2004. She’s married to Grant
Email lbcrt@mchsi.com.
Dusablon, ’80, and they reside in Centerville.
Marie (Holtman) Boyle, ’79 (AA), completed a BA at the University
Marylin (Miller) (McAllister) Fowler, ’77 (LPN), is the service coof Nebraska at Omaha and a BSN at CMSU. She works at Wright
ordinator for assisted living at Northfield Retirement Center in Gering,
Memorial Hospital. She’s married to Gary Boyle, ’79, and they live
NE. She has 5 sons, 19 grandchildren, and 3 great-children. She lives
in Trenton, MO. Email marieboyle11@yahoo.com.
in Minatare, NE. Email angelmom4u69356@yahoo.com.
Nicholas Brown, ’79 (AA), has completed an MA and a Ph.D. in
David Froelich, ’77 (AA), is the president of Missouri Valley Petrotheology. He is the pastor of Commonwealth Baptist Church and a
leum and lives in Bismarck, ND, with his wife Connie. They have 2
bible professor at Aspen Christian College. He resides in Chicago,
daughters. Email dfroelich@mvpinc.net.
IL. Email nicodeemussx@aol.com.
Denise Kurtz, ’77 (ADN), works full time at the Hospice House in
Jacki (Sauter) Carder, ’79 (Nursing), is an MDS coordinator at
Ottumwa and part-time with Auxi Health (home care) of Knoxville.
Windmill Manor. She is married to Scott, has 4 children and 4 grandShe has 3 grown daughters and 2 grandchildren. She’s an active memchildren, and lives in Williamsburg. Email sjcarder@hotmail.com.
ber of 1st United Church and Eastern Star and the county president for
Larry Head, ’79 (Farm Mechanic), owns a trucking company and
King’s Daughters. Email dmichellek@yahoo.com.
lives in Novelty, MO. Email lhtinc@marktwain.net.
Cindy (MacLearn) Amirault, ’78 (Computer Programming), has
James Christy, ’79 (Agricultural Mechanics), has been employed as a
worked for CWA/ITU NPP (a private pension company) for 21 ½
machine tool maintenance technician at Spirit Aerosystems (formally
years. She’s married to Mike, lives in Colorado Springs, CO, and has
Boeing Aircraft Co.) for 20 years. He lives in Douglass, KS.
three children. Email c_amirault_npp@hotmail.com.
Sharon (Williams) Conner, ’79 (Liberal Arts), is a transcription team
Steve Baertschi, ’78 (AA), who had an outstanding career with the
leader for Lake Regional Health Systems in Osage Beach, MO. She’s
IHCC Falcons baseball team in 1977 and 1978, went on to play for
married to Francis and lives in Camdenton, MO. Email sconner@
David Lipscomb College (now University) where his team finished 1st
lakeregional.com.
in the nation in 1979 and 6th in 1980. He declined an opportunity to
Susan (Layton) Earley, ’79 (Admin. Asst.), is disabled with MS
play minor league baseball for the Montreal Expos. Today, he resides
and lives in Leon with her husband Jim. They have a daughter Stacy
in Carmel, IN. Email swbaertschi@aol.com.
who is an honor student at Graceland University. Email te_amo@
Wendy (Smith) Choponis, ’78 (AA), completed degrees in home
grm.net.
economics in 1980 and 1988 at NMSU (now Truman State). She
Cindy (Dyer) Augeson, ’80 (Horticulture), has worked as a nurse’s
taught family and consumer science classes at Lineville-Clio for 8
aid for the past 24 years and is currently at Buffalo Lake Health Care.
years and is now at Seymour Community School. She’s married to
She and her husband Brad live on a farm south of the Twin Cities
Rich and lives in Seymour. Email choponisrw@jetnetinc.net.
close to Hector, MN, with their daughters.
Joyce (VanDerHorst) Coberley, ’78 (Culinary Arts) & ’00 (CNA),
Jeffrey Best, ’80 (Police Science), recently accepted a position with
is a nursing assistant at Bloomfield Care Center. She and her husthe US Air Marshals’ Service based in Oklahoma City, OK. He lives
band Steven Coberley, an IHCC alumnus, have 2 children, and live
in Choctaw, OK. Email milehighcowboy@hotmail.com.
in Ottumwa.
Paul Brandt, ’80 (AA), is president of Brandt’s Harley-Davidson,
Marjorie (Jones) Crow, ’78 (AA), took art classes from Dick DutInc., in Wabash, IN. He played baseball for IHCC in 1979 and
ton, retired IHCC instructor, and later
1980 under Pat Daughtery. Email
taught art classes at IHCC for conpbrandt@netusa1.net.
Has education been an important part of
tinuing education. She served on the
Donald
Burnett, ’80 (Auto Tech.),
your life? You can guarantee educational
Family Arts Festival Committee for
worked
at Bob Brown Chevrolet
opportunities for future generations by
several years. She’s 86 years old and
in
Des
Moines
until becoming disremembering the Indian Hills Community
still paints and works out three times
abled in an accident. He’s married
College Foundation in your Will or estate
per week. She has a son, 2 grandsons,
to Kathy, has one son, and lives in
plan. Contact Tom Stewart at 641-683-5115 for more
and 2 great-grandchildren. She lives
Bondurant, Email Dono196144@
information.
in Minnetonka, MN.
yahoo.com.
Roger Daniels, ’78 (Welding), is a
Kathleen (Kitty) Compton, ’80
robotic welding engineer at John Deere
(Liberal Arts – Ottumwa Heights),
Des Moines Works. He’s married to Kerri, has 3 children, and lives
is an administrative assistant for Lommen Abdo Law firm, one of
in Newton. Email nxo8636@yahoo.com.
Minnesota’s top 25 firms. She lives in Minneapolis, MN, and is an
Katherine (Kessler) Davis, ’78 (ADN), teaches CNA classes, trains
avid Gophers, Twins, Timberwolves, and Vikings fan. Email kitty@
for AHA BLS, and teaches IV certification to LPNs. She plans to
lomman.com.
start her own nursing education business this year. She lives in Las
Julie Debrey, ’80 (Strauss Kephart), furthered her education by studyVegas, NV.
ing horticulture and is very skilled with plants and plant life. She
Paul DuBay, ’78 (AA) attended Ottumwa Heights College then
just celebrated her 5th anniversary of working at Hy-Vee in Moline,
completed a BA and an MA at Incarnate Word College in San AntoIL. She enjoys horticulture, antiques and collectibles, and music and
nio, TX. He lives and works in San Antonio. Email pauldubay1@
enjoys spending time with her family and her new adopted niece Jia
sbcglobal.net.
Ke. Email jdebrey@aol.com.
IHCC Alumni & Friends Association
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Fall 2006
Steven Anderson, ’85 (AA), wrote a newly released
Janet (Schwartz) Dohman, ’80 (AA) completed a BA at the Uninovel entitled Rodeo Summer. He writes fiction and
versity of Iowa. She has taught for 22 years and is currently at Ft.
has written a weekly newspaper column under the
Madison School District. She lives in West Point, is married to Paul,
pen names of Steven Law or Steven Anderson Law.
and has 3 children. Email pjdohmann@interlinklc.net.
He is the founder and publisher of ReadWest Online
Dave (Don) Dykstra, ’80 (Building Trades), works at Baker Electric
Steven Anderson Magazine, and works as a Web developer, managing
in Des Moines. Email anniedon@harenet.net.
websites for other writers and writing organizations.
Richard Faber, ’80 (Bookkeeping), has co-authored two books—The
He works out of his home in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Email steven@
American Presidents Ranked by Performance and Spitballers: The
stevenlaw.com.
Last Legal Hurlers of the Wet One—and is working on a third. He
Teresa (Baker) Corley, ’89 (Admin. Asst.), who was
has both books available at a discount and will accept cash, checks,
an IHCC site monitor in Jefferson County, married in
or money orders. He is retired and lives in Des Moines. Email rfriJuly and moved to Phoenix, AZ. Email teresa.corley@
card@wmconnect.com.
yahoo.com.
Rick Baxter, ’81 (Computer Programming), was a data processing
Dan Briggs, ’90 (Machine
manager for 5 years and now drives a truck for Wal-Mart TransportaTeresa Corley
Tech.), was recognized by
tion. He and his wife Carmen (Wilkinson) Baxter, ’80 (Secretarial),
machine technology instructors Todd
have 2 children and live in Fremont. Email rcbaxter@lisco.com.
Sebolt, ’91 (Machine Tech.), and Jerry
Jackie (Peiffer) Brockert, ’81 (AA), is a realtor for Century 21 and
Gilbert, ’79 (Machine Tech.), for his
lives in Danville with her husband Robert. She’s lived in Dallas, TX,
support of the program. He has assisted
and New York, NY, has worked at ASCAP and in the sales and busileft to right: Todd Sebolt,
with recruiting new students and hiring
ness fields, and has written a novel. Email JBrockert@msn.com.
Dan Briggs, Jerry Gilbert
graduates. Dan works at Vermeer Mfg.
Jeffrey Brown, ’81 (Criminal Justice), has worked at John Deere
and lives in Pella.
Ottumwa Works since 1997. He has two sons and lives in Ottumwa.
Orpha (Wheeldon) Dodge, ’90 (AA), completed a BS in nursing at
Email brownj@mchsi.com.
Iowa Wesleyan College, graduating cum laude. She is a volunteer
Marchelle (Walter) Brown, ’81 (AA), works for Centerville Comat Eisenhower School in Ottumwa. Her two sons are IHCC alumni:
munity Schools. She’s married to Steve and has two children—Tyler
James Dodge, ’81 (Machine Tech.), who works for Ajinomoto in
Moore, ’03 (Criminal Justice) and Tarah Moore, ‘04 (AA). Email
Eddyville, and David Dodge, ’83 (Criminal Justice), who is a level 4
marchelle@sirisonline.com.
inspector for the attorney general’s office in Austin, TX.
Shelly (Carmer) Buffington, ’81 (Computer Programming), is a projKathylene (Durham) Dusenberry, ’93 (GED), worked as a volunteer
ect lead at Wendy’s Intl. after working there 18 years. She is married
at Grant School in Oskaloosa then as a receptionist at Share Iowa.
to John, has 3 children and 4 grandchildren, and lives in Marysville,
She lives in Oskaloosa.
OH. Email jsd22@earthlink.net.
Darrell Roberts, ’93 (AA), has two art shows opening
Daryl Clingan, ’81 (Aviation Maintenance), is an aircraft inspector
soon. The first one is in Los Angeles, CA, in November
at Cessna Citation Service Center in Wichita, KS. He’s married to
– http://www.ttgiang.com/l2k/calendar.asp. The second
Karen and lives in Derby, KS.
show is at Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL, in
Steven Clingan, ’81 (Electronics Tech.), has lived on the West coast
January 2007 – http://www.hydeparkart.org/exhibisince 1981 and “loves the weather better than the economics.” He
Darrell Roberts tions/upcoming/. Darrell teaches painting and drawworks for EDAX Inc., which manufactures x-ray detectors and sysing classes at The Hyde Park Art Center.
tems for industry and education. He’s
married to Becky and lives in Lodi, CA.
“Right after I received my newsletter in the Email dkrgogel@hotmail.com.
Email clingans@sbcglobal.net.
mail, I got an email from an old friend who Alicia (Pauls-Farley) Riley, ’94 (Admin.
James Duea, ’82 (Business), has been
had seen my alumni information in the news- Asst.), has been the office supervisor at
Turner Concrete Construction, Inc., a
the general manager at Team Duea Auto
letter. What a great way to stay in touch
family-owned business, since 2002. She
Center. He lives in Albia. Email jdclaswith friends and classmates. Thank you!!”-and her husband Rob live in Cedar and
sics@hotmail.com
Alicia (Pauls-Farley) Riley, ’94 (Admin. have a son Caulin. Email apaulsfarley@
Tania (Hart) Cook, ’83 (Secretarial), is
Asst.)
yahoo.com.
a senior skills instructor at Job Point in
Chad McClanahan, ’95 (AA), teaches
Columbia, MO. She lives in Harrisburg,
Title 1 reading for the WACO CommuMO. Email taniac@jobpointmo.org.
nity School District. He lives in Wayland. Email cmcclan@wacohs.
Tim Johnson, ’83 (CSN), was recruited and hired by Digital Equipcom.
ment Corp. (DEC) in Tulsa, OK, immediately after graduation and
Kali (White) VanBaale, ’95 (AA), has completed her
later accepted a job with Laboratory Information Systems in Plano,
first novel, The Space Between, which is available for
TX, in 1985. Currently, he and his wife Connie both work for Elecsale October 1. She will be signing her books at this
tronic Data Systems (EDS) in Plano. They have 2 grown sons. Tim
year’s IHCC Homecoming on Oct. 7. She and her
says, “Indian Hills opened a new world for me in the computer busihusband Troy VanBaale, ’95 (Computer Programming),
ness… IHCC and Iowa are both great places...” Email tljonson@
have been married for 10 years, have two sons, and are Kali VanBaale
verizon.net.
in the process of adopting a girl from India. Kali comMichael Davis, ’84 (AA), is a licensed chemical dependency counpleted a BA in human services/psychology at Upper Iowa University
selor at Sundown Ranch Inc., a residential treatment center for teens
and is a stay-at-home mom and a writer. Troy is a senior IT systems
and young adults. He just bought a home in Wills Point, TX. Email
analyst at Principal in Des Moines. They live in Bondurant. Email
red2003silverado@earthlink.net.
kalitroy@aol.com.
IHCC Alumni & Friends Association
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FALL 2006
BIRTHS
Brooke (Brill) Fischels, ’96 (AA), married Brett Fischels in June and they reside in Ottumwa. Brooke is a
math teacher at Ottumwa High School. Email brookeBabies of alumni & friends of IHCC can receive a free
“Welcome Baby” packet from the Alumni Association.
brill@hotmail.com.
The package includes an IHCC baby bib and birth certifiJon Cochran, ’96 (AA), is pursuing an MA in acting at
cate and a booklet to help plan for the child’s education.
Brooke Fischels the University of Minnesota in Mankato. He has been a
To receive a package for your newest treasure, send
sales rep for Flowers by Design and lived in Archdale,
us the baby’s name as you would like it to appear, date
NC. Email jcochran1@northstate.net.
of birth (month, day, year), and mailing address. We look forward to
welcoming him or her into the IHCC freshman class of 2024!
Eric Stoller, ’97 (AA), completed an M.Ed. at Oregon
State University in May. He’s working as a web design
Amy Campos, ’97 (AA), and Francisco Colon, ’97 (AA), are the
and program assessment consultant at the university and
proud parent of Amaya Jordan Colon Campos, who was born March
is looking for a position in student affairs, particularly
10, 2006. She joins 8-year-old sister Karolyna. Amy works for Des
student conduct/mediation. His significant other is
Moines Public Schools doing case management for at-risk youth. Fran
Wendy Aleman, a recruiter for the university. Email Eric Stoller
is a personal banker at Well Fargo Bank in Des Moines. Email amy.
ericstoller@gmail.com and website www.ericstoller.
campos@dmps.k12.ia.us and francisco.j.colon@wellsfargo.com.
com.
Brad Fox, ’88 (AA), and his wife Heather welcomed their third child
Shannon (Clark) Woods, ’98 (AA & Criminal Justice), is an attorney
Carson Paul on June 9. He joins a brother Cameron and a sister Riley.
at Harrison, Moreland & Webber in Ottumwa. She’s married to Ryan
Brad is PK-8 principal at Clear Creek Amana Schools. The family
and has a one-year-old daughter Zoie. Email shan_c@hotmail.com.
resides in Amana. Email bfox@cc-amana.k12.ia.us.
Amanda (Beaty) Crandall, ’99 (Admin. Asst. & Bookkeeping), is
Dawn
(Roberts) Golic, ’98 (AA), and Mick Golic, ’98 (AA), have a
a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband Bill live in Adel. Email
new
baby
girl, Kellen Dawn, born June 27. She joins a brother Kaden
TheCrandalls_4@msn.com.
and
a
sister
Karsen. Dawn is an alumnus of Graceland University and
Tammy (Boyer) Davis, ’01 (AA), and Robbie
a
high
school
teacher at St. Clair High School. Mick is employed as
Davis, ’01 (AA), were married in June. Tammy
a
salesman
for
St. Joseph Distributing. The family resides in Washcompleted a BA in education at William Penn
ington, MO. Email golic5@yhti.net.
University and is an elementary resource teacher
Theresa (Handy) Hermanstorfer, ’95 (Admin. Asst.) & ’03 (AA),
at North Mahaska Community Schools in New
of Rogers, MN, delivered a baby boy, Logan Paul, on June 24. Email
Sharon. Robbie graduated from ISU with a BS
artmajor03@yahoo.com.
Robbie & Tammy
in business management information systems and
Davis
Joel Peiffer, ’88 (Robotics/Auto Tech), and his wife Stacy welcomed
is a network administrator at Ajinomoto USA in
their third child Teagen James on May 17. They reside in Ankeny.
Eddyville. They reside in Eddyville. Email davist@n-mahaska.k12.
Email peifferj@ieidsm.com.
ia.us.
Andrew Wilcox, ’03 (AA), and Daedrian (Drake) Wilcox, ’04 (AA),
Abbey Glasgow, ’01 (AA), recently accepted a posiare the proud parents of Lillian Artemisha, born November 16, 2004.
tion at Grimes Elementary School in Burlington, IA,
They reside at Holiday Lake in Brooklyn.
rd
th
teaching 3 – 5 grade students with behavior disorders.
Email abbeyg99@yahoo.com.
IN MEMORY
Daniel Griffin, ’01 (Robotics Auto Tech), works for
Curt Chrisman, 50 years, of Ottumwa, died July 2 at his home. He
Abbey Glasgow
Intel and lives in Beaverton, OR. Email drgriffi1@
had been an IHCC employee. Memorials may be made to Indian Hills
verizon.net.
Community College Foundation.
Isaiah Scales, ’01 (AA), has been promoted to on-air
coordinator for primetime shows and is assistant director for live shows (American Idol
and So You Think You Can Dance) for Fox
Broadcasting Co. He lives in Los Angeles,
“I have found so many friends
Isaiah Scales
CA. Email isaiahscales@hotmail.com.
through the IHCC website directory
James Palmer, ’02 (AA), lives in Chicago
of alumni!” Jodi (Dent) Calhoun, ’02
and works for Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He is also
(AA).
involved in the Artistic Ensemble of Red Tape Theatre as
“I was surprised when I received
director and development coordinator. He says, “I am
a
phone
call today from a former
very satisfied with what I have accomplished since leaving
classmate
that I hadn’t talked to
IHCC…I attribute the foundations of my education to its exceptional instructors whose passions and intelligence drove
in a very long time, cool!” Abbey
me towards my goals.” Email jamesspeare@yahoo.com.
Glasgow, ’01 (AA).
Anthony (Tony) Ehlert, ’06 (Laser/ElectroOptics), is a laser optical engineer in the
You can reconnect with former IHCC classmates, friends,
diocles laser laboratory at the University of
and
acquaintances through the IHCC website directory
Nebraska in Lincoln, NE. He is responsible
at
www.indianhills.edu
then clicking the “Alumni & Friends
for the maintenance and operation of the new
Anthony Ehlert high-intensity laser system, and once it is
– Alumni & Friends Association – Find a Classmate” links.
installed, it will be the highest-powered laser
More than 4,500 IHCC names and addresses are listed
in operation in the US. Email aehlert@unlserve.unl.edu.
IHCC Website Directory
here. Please contact Rhonda at rconrad@indianhills.edu to
have your information added or updated.
Where are Indian Hills Alumni?
You can join other Indian Hills alumni and
friends in helping today’s student. Give to the
Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Contact Rhonda Conrad at 641-683-5302.
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