IHCC Alumni - Indian Hills Community College

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Indian Hills
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President’s Message
Those
of
you who have
been associated
with Indian Hills
for a while may
have
become
accustomed to
the dawning of
Dr. Jim Lindenmayer
new ventures,
but it still amazes me when I take
the time to reflect. This fall brought
another record enrollment. Workforce
shortages nationally, and particularly in
Iowa, have brought us closer than ever
to our business partners. As a result,
several new initiatives are moving
forward.
Four years ago, we began to ready
our airport campus for development by
razing the old Naval Air Base buildings.
Subsequently, two businesses have
expanded on part of our property and
two other businesses have expanded on
adjacent lots. We were then fortunate
enough to secure a Department of Labor
Job Corps project that will be located
at the airport campus. Twenty-seven
acres were conveyed to the United
States Government at our January
board meeting. The Department of
Labor expects to break ground next
spring on a $34 million residential
campus directly south of our current
aviation/truck driving facility and old
computer building. We have already
begun a massive remodeling project
on the aviation building that will allow
us to expand offerings and programs
in that facility in anticipation of new
training opportunities provided by Job
Corps and in response to increased
workforce demands.
Within the next eighteen months,
we hope to begin construction of
a permanent Fire Training School
adjacent to our airport facilities that
will serve the 138 fire departments,
emergency agencies and police
departments in our region. It is my
prediction that a corner of our Airport
Campus that now houses nearly 50
people daily will be host to more than
1,000 people by fall 2010.
The new Rural Health Education
Center on the east end of our campus
and the increased enrollment in health
occupations and technical programs
in the Advanced Technology Center
(ATC) has led us to a revelation that
nearly 2,500 people on that end of
the campus do not avail themselves
of our great dining opportunities.
Consequently, we will be adding a
dining facility in the east end of the
ATC to serve that part of the campus.
Speaking of dining…increased
enrollments in culinary arts and the
increasing career opportunities in
that field have necessitated a total
remodeling of our culinary arts
facilities. When the facilities are
completed in the summer of 2008, we
will have expanded operations in the
hot and cold prep labs as well as the
bakery.
Even though all of these projects
have kept us very busy, they will give
us something to show off when you
come back to campus to visit. Writing
about visiting reminds me to remind
you about our homecoming festivities
on October 4, 2008. The 2007 event
was our most successful ever. We
hosted several events (5K run; softball,
volleyball, soccer, and baseball games;
open basketball practice; Ottumwa
car show; and alumni receptions
in
Ottumwa
and
Centerville)
in conjunction with Ottumwa’s
Oktoberfest and Centerville’s High
School Homecoming.
Keep in touch. We all love hearing
from you and seeing you.
IHCC Foundation Special Events Calendar
April 3
April 15
April 26
June 13 October 4
Early October
January 17, 2009
Alumni & Friends Reception 4:30-7 p.m.
Raccoon River Brewery – Des Moines, IA
Celebrity Night – Bobby Hansen
Scholarship Auction
IHCC Golf Tournament
Homecoming – Ottumwa Campus
*Centerville Reception
**Alumni & Friends Reception in Burlington
Prior to the IHCC vs. SCC Basketball Game
*To be held 1st or 2nd Friday in October, in conjunction with the Centerville High School
Homecoming. Date will be determined in mid-February.
**Plans are underway and more information will be provided in the August edition of the
Alumni & Friends Newsletter.
IHCC Alumni =
SPRING 08
Bianca’s Message
As 2007 came to a close, I had time to reflect on the year
at Indian Hills. It has been a year of change, advancement,
and energy. Indian Hills has once again proven to be
among the top educational institutions in the country, and
every IHCC employee works diligently to maintain that
fantastic reputation.
My first six months as the alumni coordinator seem
Bianca Myers
to have flown by, and I could hardly believe it was time
for another Alumni & Friends Newsletter. It has been
wonderful to read about the lives and accomplishments of Indian Hills alumni,
not to mention reading about how Indian Hills and the Foundation have
touched their lives. Here are just a few examples:
“I will always be indebted to Indian Hills for not just the education,
but all the things that have come with getting a degree from Indian
Hills. I cannot use words to describe how proud I am to be an alumnus
of IHCC, not to mention how proud I am to have had Sam (Swaim) and
Dave (Talbert) as my teachers, mentors, and now friends.” Bill Ocker,
’01 (Criminal Justice & AA)
“I received several IHCC Foundation scholarships and want to help
other students by making contributions to the Foundation. I would not
be where I am today without Indian Hills.” Jason Barngrover, ’94
(Computer Programming)
“The time I spent at Indian Hills was invaluable to me. I met great
people and felt such a sense of accomplishment upon graduation.
Thank you Indian Hills!” Richard Cicalo, ’94 (Electronics)
Sharing good news and memories is always fun and exciting, and Indian
Hills alumni make my job exciting and rewarding because they have so much
to share. I encourage all of you to continue to send in news about a new
addition to the family, a career change, or another alumnus who has made a
name for himself or herself.
While 2007 was a great year at Indian Hills, I look forward to seeing what
2008 has in store for IHCC, the Foundation and Alumni Association, and our
alumni.
If you have alumni information to share or questions about alumni events and gatherings, please
contact me at (641) 683-5302 or at bmyers@indianhills.edu.
University of Iowa Standout
to Speak at Celebrity Night
University of Iowa basketball color analyst and former
Hawkeye standout Bobby Hansen will be the guest speaker at
this year’s Celebrity Night on Tuesday, April 15.
Throughout Hansen’s illustrious basketball career, he made
a name for himself at the high school, college, and professional
levels:
• Led his West Des Moines Dowling team to an Iowa
Bobby Hansen
Class 4A basketball championship averaging twentysix points and eleven rebounds per game
• Helped lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to an NCAA Final Four appearance in
1980 and was named Iowa’s Most Valuable Player in 1983
• Played in forty playoff games over a six-year period with the Utah Jazz
• Won a World Championship with the Chicago Bulls in 1992
• Named to the Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame in 1999
Celebrity Night is an Indian Hills Foundation Scholarship fundraiser that provides scholarships to deserving students. The event begins on the Ottumwa campus with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a delicious prime rib and seafood
dinner then Hansen’s remarks.
Tickets are $65 per person. To purchase tickets or get more information, please
contact Keveen at (641) 683-5156 or at kkrieger@indianhills.edu.
Everyone who has taken classes at:
Indian Hills - Ottumwa & Centerville
Centerville Community College
Iowa Tech College
Ottumwa Heights College
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Indian Hills through
the Years
1925 Ottumwa Heights Academy established at
the present site of Indian Hills Community
College – Ottumwa Campus
1930 Centerville Junior College established
1957 Ottumwa Heights Campus
destroyed by fire
1960 New Ottumwa Heights
Campus opened at 525
Grandview Avenue in
Ottumwa at the site of the OttumwaHeightsCollege
original campus
1963 Iowa Tech established
1966 Iowa legislature enacted legislation
permitting the development of 15 Iowa
community colleges
Merged Area XV Community College
formed; located at Ottumwa Airport Campus
Iowa Tech became part of Merged Area XV
Community College
Dr. Mel Everingham named as
president of Merged Area XV
Community College
1968 Centerville Junior College
became part of Merged Area XV Dr. Everingham
Community College
1970 Merged Area XV Community College
adopted the name “Indian Hills Community
College”
1973 Dr. Lyle Hellyer named as
second president of Indian Hills
Community College
1979 Indian Hills Community College
and Ottumwa Heights College
Dr. Hellyer
merged
1981 Indian Hills Community College purchased
Ottumwa Heights College
1984 New Art Gallery and Learning Resources
Center opened at the Ottumwa Campus
1985 Hellyer Student Life
Center opened
Efner Academic Hall
opened
1987 Computer Center
Hellyer Student Life Center
opened at Ottumwa campus
Economic Development Center opened
1988 Maintenance and Horticulture Center
opened
1989 Centerville Maintenance facility constructed
Marge Dodd Stage donated by Area Arts
Council
1990 Centerville Administration building opened
Advanced Technology Center
opened
1991 Economic Development
Center renamed Regional
Training Center
AdvancedTech. Center
1992 Trustee Hall Dormitory/
Student Union/Bookstore opened
1994 Early Childhood Development and Day Care
Center opened
Ottumwa athletic complex constructed
1996 Video Conferencing and Training Center
opened
Appanoose County Day Care Center
opened on the Centerville Campus
First of eight County Service Centers
opened
1997 Tom Arnold Net Center opened
1999 Completion of County Service Centers
2000 Oak Hall and Centerville dormitories opened
2001 Dr. Jim Lindenmayer named
third president of Indian Hills
Community College
Renovation of Bennett Student
Services Center completed
Dr. Lindenmayer
2004 Renovation of Appanoose,
Wapello and Keokuk/Mahaska dormitories
completed
Everingham Pavilion added at Advanced
Technology Center
2005 VCTC renamed Rosenman Video
Conference Training Center
2007 Rural Health
Education Center
opened
Rural Health Education Center
Memorable Centerville Reunion
The Centerville Reunion was once again a success, as nearly 100 people including alumni, board members,
staff, and friends of the college attended the event held at the Hotel Continental on Friday, October 5. Those in
attendance enjoyed food and beverages while reviewing copies of the Centerville Community College yearbooks
and visiting with former classmates and IHCC staff. A number of lucky people won Indian Hills clothing and
other items as door prizes.
The date for next year’s event has not yet been established, but the event will once again coincide with
Centerville High School’s homecoming. This annual event is sponsored by the IHCC Alumni and Friends
Association. For more information, please contact Bianca at (641) 683-5302 or bmyers@indianhills.edu.
IHCC alumni, board members, staff, and friends
reminisce about their times at Indian Hills.
Employee Giving Campaign Reaches 100% Goal
One hundred percent of the full-time and many part-time Indian
Hills employees have once again contributed to the IHCC Foundation
Scholarship Fund. The 2007-08 Employee Giving Campaign—It Begins
With Us--raised more than $56,000 for student scholarships.
This year’s campaign marks the third consecutive year that all IHCC full-time
employees contributed to the IHCC Foundation. Reaching this goal emphasizes that IHCC
employees truly understand and support the mission of the Indian Hills Foundation!
IHCC Partners with the University of Iowa
Indian Hills students and alumni can now take advantage of the University of Iowa’s 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed
Graduation Plan. Under the 2 Plus 2 plan, University of Iowa advisors help Indian Hills students select the right
courses to enroll in to receive an Associate of Arts degree in two years at IHCC and then successfully transfer to
Iowa, where they can earn a bachelor’s degree in just two more years, guaranteed.
The plan is currently available to Indian Hills students who plan to pursue one of 20 majors at Iowa:
Accounting
American Studies
Anthropology
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Economics (BA program)
Economics (BBA program)
English
Finance
Geoscience
History
Management
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Social Work
Sociology
Earlier this year, the University of Iowa announced a new $1,000 scholarship for incoming 2 Plus 2 students
with the highest grade-point averages. Overall, the program is designed to help ease the transition between the
two schools.
For more information, please contact Lyvier Aschenbrenner at Indian Hills at (800) 726-2585, ext. 5278, or
at laschenb@indianhills.edu, or visit the University of Iowa 2 Plus 2 website at http://www.uiowa.edu/2plus2.
Join IHCC on Facebook & MySpace
Would you like more information on IHCC events? Do you want to
reconnect with your former classmates? If so, we have the spot for
you! The Indian Hills Alumni & Friends Association has created pages
on both Facebook & MySpace to keep you updated on IHCC news
and events. Indian Hills news as well as alumni and friends may be
found in the Facebook group Indian Hills Community College Alumni and on MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/indianhillscc. We look forward to hearing from all of you and keeping
you updated on IHCC Alumni & Friends events!
For IHCC Alumni & Friends
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Winter & Spring Sports Update
Baseball – The Falcons will open their season in Tucson, Arizona, March 9, and
and the Golf Stat Poll. Coach Hagen noted, “We have a great group of young men
will host their home opener March 18 against Iowa Central Community College.
this year. They work hard and want to win. We have a chance to win or compete
Basketball – The IHCC basketball team, under third-year head coach Jeff
for the win in each tournament this spring.” The Warriors can be seen in action in
Kidder, has proven to be a determined and hard working group of young men.
Ottumwa April 18-19 at the Community Credit Union Invitational hosted at the
Coach Kidder noted, “Our young team is improving in practice
Ottumwa Country Club.
and in every game. The conference season is here and we
Softball – Indian Hills softball got a new look when head
need to play at a high level and compete hard on every play. I
coach Jim Overturf was hired in June. Overturf has spent the
know we will! I have great confidence in our team.” With a
past seven years at Kirkwood Community College and looks
record of 14-5, the Warriors have proven they can play at a high
forward to his first season at Indian Hills. Coach Overturf
level. Indian Hills ranks among the top teams in the nation in
spent much of the fall season getting to know his players. The
both field goal percentage and points allowed, averaging only
Warriors have a strong sophomore line-up that will combine
61 points per game. The Warriors are led by Dwight Harvey,
with a number of star-studded freshmen to make yet another
Dwight Buycks, and Leon Powell. Dwight and Dwight are
competitive IHCC softball team. Second Team All Region
both averaging fifteen points per game, while Leon is averaging
selection Kayla Lewis will team with fellow sophomore
ten points and seven rebounds per game. Indian Hills faces
Jennifer McDonald to lead the Warriors at the plate. Catchers
Region XI foes Marshalltown and Southeastern Community
Kendra Gansz and Sara Tschetter will alternate behind the plate
College at home in February. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5
catching pitchers Reagon Anthony, Ali Downing, and Amanda
for students and may be purchased at the door or picked up in
Kellums. Erin Liebe will be leading the infielders with her
advance at the IHCC Athletic Office. For questions regarding
strong defensive play. Coach Overturf noted, “The sophomores
tickets, please contact Gina Courtney at (641) 683-5288 or at
will provide leadership and knowledge of the game at this level,
gcourtne@indianhills.edu.
and we expect the freshmen to provide us with strength in key
Golf – The Warrior golf team is preparing for another
positions.” Transfer Emily Madsen will be a solid all around
successful spring season. Third-year coach Mike Hagen
player, while freshman Carly Hart will play third base and
believes “the high quality competition the Warriors face
should be effective at the plate as well. Kari Downing joins the
during the season will prepare them for the tough courses and
team after completing the volleyball season and will serve a key
competition they will encounter at the national tournament.” LaRon Dendy scores during a Warrior basket- role as a utility player. Brittany Schmacker, Katie Mullaney,
ball home game.
The team finished their fall season with a record of 35-4, after
and Audrey Crabtree will provide much needed speed on the
playing some very stiff competition. The team placed 2nd at
bases and depth in the lineup. The Warriors begin their season
the John A Logan Invitational, 2nd and 3rd at the Iowa Wesleyan Invitational, 1st
with a trip through the South and open their season at home March 19 in a 4 p.m.
and 2nd at the Central Invite, and are currently ranked 3rd in both the NJCAA Poll
double header versus William Penn J.V.
Check out the Indian Hills website at www.indianhills.edu for details about each of
the above sports – schedules, team members, coaches, results, and much more.
Join a Reunion Committee
Class reunion committees are being formed
for the 10-year (1998), 20-year (1988), and
30-year (1978) reunions. The groups will be
reconnecting during Indian Hills’ Homecoming
weekend scheduled for October 3 and 4, 2008.
All Indian Hills’ alumni are invited to attend the
activities.
If you would like to get involved, please
contact Bianca Myers at (641)683-5302 or at
bmyers@indianhills.edu.
Indian Hills Community College
Alumni & Friends Newsletter
Foundation Scholarship Auction – April 26
Antiques & collectibles
Business equipment
Furnishings
Vehicles
Pre-owned items
jlindenm@indianhills.edu
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Marlene Sprouse, Ph.D.
msprouse@indianhills.edu
Foundation Executive Director
Rhonda Conrad
rconrad@indianhills.edu
Alumni Coordinator
Bianca Myers
bmyers@indianhills.edu
Online
www.indianhills.edu
Who We Are
The IHCC Alumni & Friends Association was formed
in 1995, and the first newsletter was published
in Winter 1995. The purpose of the newsletter is
to share information about IHCC with interested
alumni and friends of the college. Newsletters are
available online at www.indianhills.edu/ihcc/Alumni/
news.asp.
If you have something to donate or would like additional information, please contact
Mary at 641-683-5323. Your donation may result in a tax savings for you.
Outstanding Alums Honored
Each fall at the Indian Hills staff workshop, the IHCC Foundation recognizes selected individuals for their
service and dedication to the college. The selected recipients are nominated by their peers and voted on by a
committee of former award recipients and IHCC staff members. The 2007 recipients of the Indian Hills outstanding
service awards included two outstanding IHCC alumni.
James Walton, ’69 (Computer Maintenance), was selected as the Outstanding Alumnus
for his accomplishments since his graduation from Indian Hills. After graduating from Iowa
Technical Institute, James worked as an engineer for Xerox Data Systems in El Segundo,
California. In 1970, he began working as the regional field service director for General
Automation Inc. in Anaheim, California. After leaving General Automation in 1972, he moved
his family to Florida and started his own company—Data Entry Inc. From 1980 to 1987, he
served, as president and CEO of Systems Technology Institute. In 1987, he started another
James Walton
business—Senior Citizen Custodial Services (SCCS), which provides companions, homemakers,
and sitters for home-bound senior citizens.
Today, James lives in Florida with his wife Evelyn. He is still president and CEO of Data Entry Inc. and owner
and operator of Senior Citizen Custodial Services; however, he plans on turning the business over to his son and
retiring in the near future. He may be contacted at jimwalton@netzero.net.
Contact us
525 Grandview Ave., Bldg. 1
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(800) 726-2585, ext. 5302
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FREE. To subscribe: contact Bianca Myers at
bmyers@indianhills.edu or at (641) 683-5302.
Published two times yearly. All photos taken by
IHCC staff members unless indicated otherwise.
Computers & printers
Flowers & vegetable plants
Household items
Plus much more
Are you interested in finding some great bargains, and helping deserving IHCC students at the same time?
If so, the Foundation Scholarship Auction is the place for you. On Saturday, April 26, at the IHCC Airport campus in Ottumwa, the Foundation will be hosting the annual scholarship auction. The doors open at 9 a.m. and the
sale begins at 10 a.m.
Through the generous donations of many businesses and individuals, this event raises thousands of dollars
for IHCC student scholarships. We appreciate your support!
Spring 2008
President
Jim Lindenmayer, Ph.D.
Gift certificates
Tools
Desks and chairs
Knick-knacks
Books & magazines
Paula (Orf) Hester
Paula (Orf) Hester, ’85 (AA), was chosen to receive the Outstanding Employee Service
Award. Paula was selected because she “epitomizes the best a community college has to offer.”
She gives a great deal of herself and her time to ensure the students at IHCC receive the best
education possible. She is a proud supporter of Indian Hills, and “she works diligently and
graciously for IHCC itself.”
After graduating from Indian Hills, Paula completed a BA at William Penn University and an
MA at Truman State University. Paula is an instructor in the IHCC English Department. Paula
and her husband Dave live in Ottumwa. She may be contacted at phester@indianhills.edu.
You may nominate an IHCC alumnus by completing a nomination form, which is available on the IHCC
website at www.indianhills.edu. Nominations are due this year by April 30, 2008.
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Alumni Update
If you have news you would like to share, please contact Bianca Myers at 641/683-5302 or at bmyers@indianhills.edu. Please include a picture if possible as our readers
love to see IHCC Alumni. We would enjoy hearing from you!
Abbreviation Key: AA – Arts & Sciences,
ADN – Associate Degree Nursing, CCC –
Centerville Community College, HIT – Health
Information Tech., LPN – Practical Nursing,
PTA – Physical Therapist Assistant.
1940s and 1950s
Samuel Eatock, ’48 (CCC) and Marjorie (Curl)
Eatock, ’47 (CCC), reside in Pittsfield, IL. Sam is
currently retired. Email eatock@webtv.net.
Jean (Padovan) Keller, ’49 (CCC), attended
Centerville Community College when it was
located on the 3rd floor of Centerville High School.
After graduation, she attended the University of
Iowa, where she graduated in 1953 with a degree
in nursing. Jean worked at the University of Iowa
Hospital for 2 years before moving to California,
where she lives today. While in California, she
married Ron Keller and had three children. She
worked for Palo Alto Medical Center for 3
pediatricians at Stanford Medical Hospital and
retired as a home health nurse in 1992. Jean now
enjoys traveling and visiting her family.
Pat (Amos) Wilkinson and
Alma Jeane (Wilkinson) Coffin
Alma Jeane (Wilkinson) Coffin, ’50 (Liberal
Arts) and Pat (Amos) Wilkinson, ’50 (Liberal
Arts), attended both high school and junior
college at Ottumwa Heights. Alma Jeane met her
best friend and sister-in-law Pat in kindergarten,
and they have many fond memories of attending
Ottumwa Heights together. Alma Jean noted, of
her education at Ottumwa Heights, “It emphasized
the arts. It was a great education that really
prepared you for life.” Alma Jean remembers
taking piano lessons from Sister Simone and violin
lessons from Sister St. John who would often
purchase violins for students who could not afford
one of their own. After graduating from Ottumwa
Heights, Alma Jean went to work at Farmers and
Merchants Bank. In her spare time Alma Jean
enjoys exercising, including a spinning class, and
visiting her children. Pat recently donated her time
and effort into painting the 6th Limited Edition
Print for the IHCC Foundation. Pat mentioned
that she and Alma Jean were in the chorus together
and thoroughly enjoyed their vocal concerts. Pat
remembered that the courses at Ottumwa Heights
did a fantastic job of preparing them for office
work, and they had no home-economics or sewing
courses. Pat noted, “The nuns taught the most
well-rounded education that we could receive.”
Pat remembered standing in her front yard in
Ottumwa and watching the smoke fill the air as
the original Ottumwa Heights building burned
in 1957. After graduation, Pat worked at John
Morell Company, before becoming a mother of
5. Through the years, Pat has always continued
to paint and often exhibits her work at art festivals
and competitions. In her spare time, she enjoys
painting, spending time with Alma Jeane, knitting,
and quilting.
1960s
Louis Mora,’65 (Iowa Tech) would like to get
reacquainted with any former classmates! Email
lmora1435@comcast.net.
Richard Conrad, ’66 (Criminal Justice), is a
lieutenant at the Newton Correctional Facility. He
began working at the correctional facility in 1997
and was promoted to lieutenant in 2003. He and
his wife have two children and live in Harper. In
their spare time they enjoy camping and playing
with their dogs, a German Shepherd and a Belgian
Malinois, a retired state K-9.
Richard Tigges, ’67 (Computer Maintenance),
is retired and living in St. Johns, AZ. He was
a computer technician for Honeywell for 23
years and then designed weather stations for
the U.S. Geological Survey for 13 years. Email
cherrytree@hughes.net.
James “Jim” West, ’67 (AA), is looking to
reconnect with former classmates and instructors
from IHCC. Email jlmj8091@earthlink.net.
William Dillman, ’68 (Architecture), has retired
from Time Warner Communications. He resides
in Mountain Home, AR.
You will make a lasting difference
when you leave a legacy to the
Indian Hills Foundation.
Past, Present, & Future of
Indian Hills
The Mathews Family has been Part of
IHCC for More Than 40 Years
Rick Mathews, ’67 (AA), was
recognized, at the IHCC basketball
game Saturday, January 19, for
representing Indian Hills as a
participant in the 2007 World Series.
After graduating from IHCC, Rick
continued his baseball career at Drake
University. From there, he began his
coaching career at Eddyville and later
moved on to coach at Marshalltown,
Iowa Western Community College,
and finally returned to Indian Hills.
Rick has been a part of the Colorado
Rockies’ organization since 1992,
and he is currently the bullpen coach.
Rick and his wife Mary Louise have
2 children, Jonathan Mathews, ’92
(AA) and Sarah (Mathews) Zintz,
’94 (AA).
Jonathan’s baseball career began
as a member of the IHCC Falcons
baseball team. He was a member
of the 1992 World Series team and
then continued his baseball career at
The University of New Orleans where
he graduated in 1994 with a BA in
economics. In 1994 he signed a Major
League contract to play professionally
for the Colorado Rockies. He was a
member of the Rockies organization
for 2 years, before becoming a
volunteer assistant at the University
of Iowa while pursuing a master’s
degree. From 1996-1999, Jonathan
managed for the Minnesota Twins
in the minor leagues. He made his
return to Indian Hills in 1999 where
he is an instructor and the assistant
baseball coach.
Jonathan’s wife
Amanda (Davolt) Mathews, ’91
(AA), is a pharmacist in Centerville.
They were blessed with twins Clair
and Merrick in 2002.
After graduating from IHCC, Sarah
continued her education at Buena
Vista, where she graduated with a BA
in elementary education. She taught
for 2 years in Keokuk and the past 10
years at Seymour Elementary. Sarah
and her husband Michael Zintz,
’95 (AA) have been married for 8 ½
years. Mike has been a drafting and
virtual reality instructor at Indian Hills
since 2000. After graduating from
Indian Hills, he graduated with a BA
in industrial technology management
at William Penn. Sarah and Michael
have 2 daughters; Elizabeth, 6, and
Emma, 4, and are expecting another
bundle of joy in late February.
The Mathews Family front row l-r: Clair
& Merrick Mathews, Elizabeth & Emma
Zintz. Back row l-r: Amanda (Davolt)
Mathews, Jonathan, Mary Louise, Rick,
Sarah (Mathews) Zintz, and Michael Zintz.
1970s
Barry Green, ’71 (AA) and Diane Green, ’71
(AA) reside in East Moline, IL. Email dbdgreen@
mchsi.com.
Dr. John Maletta Named
Distinguished Alumni by
Centerville High School
During
the
2007
Centerville
High
School Homecoming
festivities, Dr. John
Maletta, ’73 (AA),
was honored as the
Distinguished Alumni.
Dr. John
Maletta
Originally from Mystic,
John graduated from Centerville
High School in 1971. He continued
his education at Indian Hills and first
pursued business courses before
he switched to math and science
courses. He earned a BS degree
from the University of Iowa in 1975.
John pursued his goal of becoming
a dentist and graduated from
Creighton University, Boyne School
of Dental Science with his DDS in
1979. Following his graduation from
Creighton, he was accepted into
the residency program in Hospital
Dentistry at the University of Iowa
where he was first introduced to the
career of oral surgery. In 1983, John
and a partner began an oral surgery
practice in Des Moines. This same
practice has been expanded to include
5 oral surgeons working in 3 locations
in the Des Moines area. In 1991,
he was named Young Dentist of the
Year by the Iowa Dental Association.
John was also chosen to be an
examiner for the American Board of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He
has served as a teaching assistant
and lecturer at the University of Iowa,
and his research has been published
in the Journal of General Dentistry
as well as the Journal of Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery. John and his
wife Luann have 3 children, Abigail,
Kate, and Nick.
Mary Kivlahan, ’74 (Culinary
Arts), has been employed in the
culinary arts division of Indian
Hills since June 5, 1975. After
graduating from Indian Hills,
she began working as the chef at
the Maquoketa Country Club in
Mary
Maquoketa, where the new club
Kivlahan
house was a chef’s dream! In
1975, she was asked by then director of the culinary
arts program, Max Owens, to return to Indian Hills
to assist with the expanding culinary arts division.
When she first returned to Indian Hills, she helped
with meal preparation and inventory. She also
completed her AA at Indian Hills and her BA in
Business at Buena Vista while working in the
culinary arts program. Mary eventually moved
on to become a full-time culinary arts instructor
and is currently the program director of culinary
arts. She lives in Ottumwa and enjoys biking,
gardening, and cross stitch. She also enjoys
returning to her hometown of Cascade and visiting
her family’s century farm whenever possible! She
and Bob Schmidt enjoy wine classes and belong
to three wine groups. They have a dog, Holly, and
four cats! Email mkivlaha@indianhills.edu.
30th Annual IHCC Foundation
Golf Tournament
Friday, June 13
2007 winners (l-r) Dusty Stewart, ’02 (AA); Joe
Swaim, ’02 (AA;, Sam Swaim (retired IHCC
instructor;, and Brandon Knopf, ’96 (AA).
Plan to join us for the 30th Annual Indian
Hills Foundation Golf Tournament on
Friday, June 13. The 4-person best shot will
begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Cedar Creek Golf
Course in Ottumwa, Iowa. The $60 entry fee
includes green fees, cart, prize drawing, tee
gifts, contests, food, beverages, and fun! For
more information, please contact Bianca at
(641)683-5302 or at bmyers@indianhills.edu.
Linda
Northcutt,
’76
(Administrative Assistant), has
been employed at IHCC as a
financial aid receptionist for
14 years. Her husband Terry
Northcutt, ’02 (AA), teaches
continuing education courses
Linda
at Indian Hills and is the Pekin
Northcutt
High School wrestling coach.
The have 5 children, 4 of whom
have attended IHCC, and 2 grandchildren. Linda,
who is a life-long resident of Hedrick, enjoys
reading, farming, walking, playing with her
grandkids, and shopping with Helen McDowell
in her spare time. Linda mentioned, “I enjoy my
time at Indian Hills, and I wouldn’t have stayed
here 14 years if I didn’t love it!” Email lnorthcu@
indianhills.edu.
Wayne Brain, ’78 (Computer Networks), began
working at Data General in June of 1978 and has
worked for EMC since it purchased Data General
in 1999. Wayne has been employed in tech
support since May of 1983. He is currently on the
rapid response team and travels all over the world.
In 2007 he traveled to Mumbai, India; Seoul,
South Korea; and Buenos Aries, Argentina. He
and his wife recently celebrated their 30th wedding
anniversary and have 2 children. They reside in
Duluth, GA. Email Brain_Wayne@emc.com.
IHCC Alum Retires as VP of
Carl Sandburg College
Larry Benne, ’79 (AA), retired as
VP of Carl Sandburg College on
December 21, 2007. Benne’s long
and impressive educational career
culminated with his retirement as vice
president of academic services at
Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg,
IL. His time in education began
at Indian Hills where he taught
industrial education and automotive
mechanics for 2 years and worked in
occupational program administration
for 10 years. He then moved to
Galesburg, where he spent 5 years
as the full-time director of Galesburg
Area Vocational Center. In 1989 he
began at Carl Sandburg College as
the assistant dean for occupational
programs and assistant dean of
academic services. In 1992 he took
the role of vice president. During his
retirement, he plans to vigorously
pursue woodworking, traveling, and
scuba diving.
Greg Chandler, ’79 (Farm Mechanics), is looking
for the other members of the 1979 Farm Mechanics
program. Email gkcfam@sirisonline.com.
Patrick McCleery, ’79 (Computer Software),
is a senior programmer analyst with Wachovia
Corporation.
He currently lives in Willow
Springs, NC. Patrick would like to reconnect
with his old instructors. He noted, “They were the
finest instructors I could have asked for.” “I can’t
thank the institution enough for the great training
I received … I have worked with countless 4-year
computer science grads that didn’t even come close
to the education I received. Thank you, IHCC!”
Email Patrick.mccleery@wachovia.com.
A Family Affair
For Joe and Jean Patzner and their
children, Indian Hills has been a
family affair. Joe and Jean have
been supporters of Indian Hills and
the Foundation, and four of their five
children attended IHCC. Mitchell
Patzner, ’79 (Diesel Mechanics),
currently lives in Dubuque and
is employed at Burt, Steve, &
Son. Jeff Patzner, ’82 (Computer
Programming), is employed by Farm
Bureau Financial Services in West Des
Moines. Marla (Patzner) Fromm, ’85
(Bookkeeping), is a human resources
business
systems
analyst
at
GuideOne Insurance. She currently
lives in Ankeny. Rick Patzner, ’85
(Computer Programming), is the
systems architect for FileNet – An
IBM Company in Des Moines. He
currently lives in Urbandale.
Alumni Update continued
1980s
Verneda Woods, ’80 (AA), began working as the
city clerk and treasurer for the city of Moulton
after graduating from Indian Hills. In 1985, she
began a new job at Principal Financial in Des
Moines where she administered pension plans
until her retirement in 1994. Since then she has
spent time traveling to visit her 4 children and 4
grandchildren. She currently lives in Tripoli.
Donald Hinkle, ’82 (Computer Programming),
has worked for the State of Iowa as an IT Specialist
for the past 12 ½ years. He has helped to develop
and maintain applications used across the state
to support a federal program that trains people to
find work and better opportunities. Donald noted
“IHCC prepared me well for the workplace and
I owe a debt of gratitude to all my instructors. I
have 3 IHCC graduates in the applications staff
in my department of about 20 developers. That
speaks for itself.” Donald and his wife, Kim, live
in Indianola. Email Donald.Hinkle@iwd.iowa.
gov.
AJ, Doug, Cammie, Lindsay Richards
Cammie (Nicholson) Richards, ’82 (AA), has
been employed by Indian Hills for 13 years.
She began working at IHCC as a secretary
in the continuing education and customized
learning department. After completing her BA
at Buena Vista in 2000, she began working as
the coordinator of the continuing education and
customized learning department. She worked for
several years as a recruiter and academic advisor
and is now an academic advisor on a full-time
basis. Cammie and her husband Doug Richards,
’84 (Automotive Collision Repair), have two
children AJ Richards, ’06 (AA), and Lindsay
who plans to attend IHCC next year. Cammie
enjoys spending time with her family and friends,
and noted, “IHCC is not just the place I work, it is
my family.” Email crichard@indianhills.edu.
Loretta Rick, ’84 (AA), completed a degree in
dental hygiene from DMACC after graduating
from IHCC. She currently lives in Alexandria,
VA.
Linda (Wonderlich) Dougan, ’85 (AA), is
employed at Newton Manufacturing Company and
also lives in Newton. She and her husband John
have 3 children: Lindsey, Grant, and Liam. She
enjoys spending time with her family and watching
her children excel in all of their activities. Email
lswd83mom@indianhills.edu.
John
Gillman,
’85
(Electronics/
Telecommunications), is a senior IT architect for
MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
His wife Patti, of 16 years, works at the NASA
– Johnson Space Center researching Astronaut
bone density loss due to space flight. They have
2 children, Justin, 12, and Katie, 9. They also
raise American Paint Horses. Their horses can
be viewed on their website www.painthorsefarm.
com. In their spare time, they enjoy camping as a
family. Email gillman@painthorsefarm.com.
Paul Lee, ’85 (Robotics), was recently named
senior manager of plant engineering at Lockheed
Martin production facility in Fort Worth, TX.
He began working at Lockheed shortly after his
graduation from Indian Hills, nearly 22 years ago.
Ed Steele, ’87 (Computer Programming), lives in
Omaha, NE, with his wife Debbie. Their 2 sons and
3 grandchildren also live in the Omaha area. After
graduation from IHCC, he obtained a bachelor’s
degree in computer science from Bellevue
University. Ed works for IBM as an IT specialist,
selling IBM Rational products. Ed works in the
Application Development division and is involved
in the development process from conception to
deployment. He also has the opportunity to work
with many Fortune 500 companies and enjoys the
challenges his job brings as well as the opportunity
to both learn and to teach. Ed volunteers as an
IBM University Ambassador, which has given him
the opportunity to work with staff and students at
local universities, including IHCC. Ed noted, “It
is a rewarding program, and a fun way to give back
to a college that has given me so much.” Email
ed.steele@cox.net.
Jim Davis, ’88 (AA), has been
a part of IHCC for as long
as he can remember. While
attending IHCC, he was a
member of the Indian Hills
golf team with other IHCC
and Ottumwa notables Grant
Oswalt and Mick Lawson. He
Jim Davis
began working at Indian Hills in 1996 as a dorm
supervisor and security guard. He later took over
the position as a recruiter and is now the director
of the marketing and recruiting department. Jim
also mentioned that his mom taught at Indian Hills
and his grandfather was one of the oldest IHCC
graduates, at the age of 77. Jim and his wife
Darcy (Whitney) Davis ’99 (AA & Computer
Programming), live in Ottumwa. In his spare
time, Jim enjoys hunting, being outdoors, living
the lake life, and spending time with his wife.
Email jdavis@indianhills.edu.
Marsha
Haworth,
’88
(Administrative
Assistant);
’89 (AA); ’95 (Medical
Transcriptionist); and ’95
(Microcomputer
Specialist),
has been the administrative
assistant to the president at
Marsha
Indian Hills for 19 years and is
Haworth
the board secretary for IHCC.
Marsha is very active within IHCC and within
her community. She has been the organist and
pianist at her church for 35 years. She and her
husband Allan live on a farm near New Sharon and
have 3 children: Lara, Troy, and Adam. Lara is
the associate product developer for woven shirts
for Coldwater Creek; she and her husband Chris
Widdig live in Sandpoint, ID. Troy Haworth, ’95
(AA), is a combine technical support specialist for
Claas of American. He and his wife Diedra have a
daughter, Chloe, and live in Redmond, WA. Adam
is a structural analyst engineer for Boeing and is
currently working on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Adam and his wife JoAnn have a son, Waylan,
and live in Louisville, NE. Email mhaworth@
indianhills.edu.
Lawrence (Larry) Scully, ’88
(AA), began working at Indian
Hills in August of 2007 as the
athletic training coordinator.
After graduating from Indian
Hills, he obtained a BS in
English from Western Kentucky
Lawrence
University and an MS in Sport
Scully
Management from United
States Sports Academy. Prior to returning to
Indian Hills in August, Larry coached at Florissant
Community College, Saint Louis University,
Truman State, and Morningside College. He
also spent one year participating in the Olympic
Baseball Program. He enjoys spending time with
his family at the lake and is excited about returning
to IHCC. Email lscully@indianhills.edu.
Carol (Moorman) Belloma, ’89 (LPN); ’93
(ADN); and ’97 (AA), began working at Indian
Hills in August of 2007 as the high school
health occupations instructor at Centerville High
School. After graduating from Indian Hills, she
completed a BSN from Marycrest University and
is currently working on an MSN and Family Nurse
Practitioner degree at Clarkson College. She has
been an adjunct clinical nursing instructor at IHCC
for the last 4 years, while also working at Mercy
Medical Center in Centerville. Carol and her
husband Mike have 6 children: Hope, 14, Emily,
13, Adam, 11, Grant, 9, and 2-year-old twins, Lane
and Brady. Email cbelloma@indianhills.edu.
Jacquelyn Lapp, ’89 (AA), has recently began
working at Comfort Suites at Living History
Farms. She is pursuing a degree at William
Penn’s College for Working Adults. Email
jacquelynlapp@yahoo.com.
Julie (DeWeese) Wolf, ’89 (Administrative
Assistant), is an administrative assistant in the
Parkson School District in Parkson, SD. She
and her husband Mike have three sons: Derek,
16, Austin, 13, and Alex, 9. Julie noted, “I truly
appreciate the opportunities and experiences that
Indian Hills gave me during my education tour.
I enjoyed all those that I was able to work with
during those years. Thank you!” Email Julie.
wolf@k12.sd.us.
1990s
Doug Clifton, ’90 (Computer Maintenance), is
the global program leader in security services and
enterprise architecture and integration for Invensys
Process Systems. Doug currently lives in Plano,
TX. Email doug.clifton@ips.invensys.com.
Sue Culbertson, ’90 (AA),
began working at Indian Hills
on October 24, 1975. Over
the past 32 years, she has
served IHCC as a service data
processor, key punch instructor,
human resources coordinator,
Sue
and, currently, the dean of
Culbertson human resources. Sue enjoys
reading and doing needle work in her spare time.
She also loves working with children and cooking!
Email sculbert@indianhills.edu.
Lisa Morgan, ’90 (AA),
continued her education at
Buena Vista after graduating
from IHCC.
She retuned
to Indian Hills in 1994 as a
recruiter in the marketing and
recruiting office. She married
Lisa Morgan her husband Tom in 2002, and
they lived in Grinnell until her retirement from
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Alumni & Friends Event in Des Moines
Join the Alumni & Friends Association for a reception in downtown
Des Moines at the Raccoon River Brewery on Thursday, April 3, from
4:30 – 7 p.m. Reconnect with former instructors and classmates while
enjoying food, friendship, and fun! A variety of past and present IHCC
staff members will be in attendance including Kelly & Rhonda Conrad,
Bob Morrissey, and Jim Lindenmayer. For more information, please
contact Bianca Myers at (641) 683-5302 or at bmyers@indianhills.edu.
Indian Hills in December of 2007. They now live
in Osage Beach, MO.
Jessica (Glosser) Chickering,
’91 (AA), was the 2007
recipient of the Indian Hills
Community College Ashli
Award. The Ashli Award is a
peer nominated award that is
given to an individual who goes
Jessica
above and beyond her duties to
Chickering
benefit Indian Hills and IHCC
students. After graduating from Indian Hills,
Jessica attended Buena Vista University. She
graduated from Buena Vista in 1993 with a degree
in elementary education. She then took courses
at William Penn to obtain specific education
endorsements. In 1997, Jessica graduated from
Morningside College with her master’s degree in
school guidance and counseling. Jessica is currently
working on a Ph.D. at the University of Iowa in
higher education and leadership. Before returning
to IHCC in 2001, Jessica worked at Davis County
High School as a teacher and a counselor. When
Jessica returned to IHCC, she began working in
the counseling office and in 2004 began working
as the director of student support services and the
TRIO and Upward Bound program. Jessica and
her husband, Mike Chickering, ’91 (Aviation
Maintenance), have 1 daughter, Elle, 3. Mike
currently works at Cargill Meat Solutions in the
maintenance department. In their spare time, they
enjoy spending time with Elle and planning family
activities. Jessica mentioned, “She is really glad
to be back at Indian Hills because it feels like
home!” She would also love to reconnect with
her old roommates especially Patty Bower! Email
jchicker@indianhills.edu.
Amy (Norris) Hammack,
’91 (AA), began working at
Indian Hills in December of
2007 as the secretary in the
college and industry relation
division. Prior to beginning
at IHCC, she was employed
by Iowa Health Physicians,
Amy
Ottumwa Psychiatric Clinic,
Hammack
and Heartland Eye Care. She and her husband
Brad Hammack, ’88 (AA), have 2 children,
Spencer, 13, and Ellie, 10. They enjoy watching
their children play sports! Email ahammack@
indianhills.edu.
Matt
Schuzer,
’91
(Electronics/
Telecommunications), works in Lawrence, KS,
for Verizon Wireless. He is an avid 21-speed
bike rider who loves to ride up the mountains of
New Mexico each year. He has a golden retriever
and a parakeet. He also enjoys following IHCC
basketball. Email mwschuzer@yahoo.com.
Linda (Goltry) Secor, ’91
(Computer
Programming),
married David Secor of Cedar
Falls on July 7, 2007. Linda is
currently employed by Cargill
of Eddyville and David works
for Viking Pump in Cedar Falls.
Linda Secor Email Linda_Goltry@cargill.com.
Zack Greene, ’93 (Aviation Maintenance), has
worked as an A&P mechanic for Learjet, Rocky
Mountain Air, Aeroflight Executive Services,
and Fly BVI in the British Virgin Islands since
graduating from IHCC. He currently works at
Cessna where he was hired as a manufacturing
engineer but has moved on to become a six sigma
blackbelt that supports the CJ, Encore and Caravan
product lines. Zack lives in Wichita, KS. Email
zgreene@cessna.textron.com.
Jim Massengale, ’93 (Drafting Technology),
went to work for Wick Homes in Wisconsin for
2 years after graduating from IHCC. While in
Wisconsin, he continued to take courses at MATC
and moved from Madison, WI, to Dubuque. He is
currently working for Eagle Point Software as a
senior software engineer working on Civil/Survey
Software under the SMI product line. Email
massengale@netexpress.net.
Sean Murphy, ’93 (AA), was a member of the
Indian Hills Falcons baseball team from 19911992. After graduating from Indian Hills, he
majored in journalism at Creighton University in
Omaha, NE. He is currently employed by Dice and
works in the marketing department as a graphic
designer/email specialist. Sean resides in Windsor
Heights. Email sean.murphy@dice.com.
Helen McDowell, ’93 (AA),
has worked at IHCC as the
secretary of the registrar’s
office for 27 years. She also
graduated with a diploma in
key punch, while IHCC was
still at the airport campus.
Helen
Helen has 2 children; John
McDowell
McDowell, ’89 (Robotics),
and Jan. In her spare time, Helen enjoys reading,
antiquing, traveling, sewing, eating out, and going
to the theatre. Helen noted, “I love Indian Hills
and working with the younger generations.” Email
hmcdowel@indianhills.edu.
Darrell Roberts, ’93 (AA), participated in a
number of art shows throughout the United States
and the Midwest. From September to January,
Darrell’s art was shown in 8 art shows and galleries.
He recently returned from briefly working and
studying at the Vermont studio center. He received
news that he was awarded a grant from the Ludwig
Vogelstein Foundation. More information about
Darrell is available on his website http://www.
darrell-roberts.com/index.html. Emaildarrellkr@
gmail.com.
Cheryl (Hansen) Sampson, ’93 (ADN), began
working at Indian Hills in August of 2007 as a fulltime clinical nursing instructor. After completing
her degree at Indian Hills, she was employed by
Surgery Center of West Des Moines, Des Moines
General, Knoxville Area Community Hospital,
and part-time at Indian Hills as a clinical nursing
instructor. Email csampson@indianhills.edu.
Tom Baker, ’94 (AA), is the regional manager
of system performance for U.S. Cellular. He
currently lives in Altoona. Email tom.baker@
uscellular.com.
Bonnie
(Gulbranson)
Campbell, ’94 (AA), has been
a member of the Indian Hills
staff for 27 years. She began
her career at Indian Hills as the
accounts payable supervisor
in the business office while
at the Airport campus and is
Bonnie
currently the coordinator of
Campbell
human resources. Bonnie and her husband Steve
have a son Kelcey. Bonnie was a 1996 recipient
of the IHCC Foundation Outstanding Service
Award. Bonnie remembers watching former
IHCC president, Mel Everingham, sign the check
that purchased the current IHCC campus. Email
bcampbel@indianhills.edu.
Christy (Hutchison) Surls,
’94 (AA), married Dan Surls
of Iowa Falls in April of 2007.
She graduated from Iowa State
University with a BA in 2001
and currently is employed by
MetLife Annuity Operations in
Christy Surls West Des Moines as a procedure
writer. Christy and Dan are avid baseball and
hockey fans and watch as many games as possible.
They also love antique shopping and spending
time with their friends. They love living in West
Des Moines and purchased their first home this
summer. Email hutchisurls@yahoo.com.
Chris Cheney, ’95 (AA), has recently moved
to Alexandria, VA. He began working for the
Disabled American Veterans as a national service
officer in Jackson, MS, in 2003. He was promoted
to assistant supervisor in 2007 and moved to
Phoenix, AZ. In December, he was promoted
to national appeals officer and moved to the
Washington, D.C., area. Email maacsc@hotmail.
com.
Linda Marshall, ’95 (AA &
Microcomputer
Specialist),
in 1988. She began working
with Steve Poorte and Chuck
Lawson in the academic affairs
office.
She worked there
Linda
until 1997 when she moved
Marshall
to the payroll office as an
administrative aide. She and her husband, Mike,
have been married for 25 years. Mike works for
John Deere and they have 2 children. Jennifer
lives in Ottumwa and Cree lives in Springfield, IL.
They have 2 granddaughters, Ella and Ali. Linda
enjoys reading and they spend as much time as
possible on the lake. Linda mentioned, “IHCC has
been great to me and my family; it has provided
me with a great opportunity to work around young
people.” Email lmarshal@indianhills.edu.
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Michelle (Foubert) Schultz, ’95 (AA and ADN),
began working at Indian Hills in July of 2007 as an
adjunct instructor in the Clinical Nursing program
on the Ottumwa campus. After graduating from
Indian Hills, Michelle earned a BA in psychology
from Buena Vista University. Michelle was
previously employed by Mahaska Health
Partnership and Keokuk County Health Center.
Michelle is also employed by Ottumwa Regional
Health Center. She and her family reside in Delta.
Email mschultz@indianhills.edu.
Indian Hills Alum Receives
Awards
Kali
(White)
VanBaale, ’95 (AA),
was named one of
ten recipients of the
2007 American Book
Awards for excellence
in literature for her
Kali
novel, The Space
VanBaale
Between. “Kali was
also named winner of the 2007 Iowa
Reader Literary Awards for Fiction.
The honors are given annually to
native born or resident Iowans in
fiction, non-fiction, poetry, history and
biography. In addition, Kali’s book
was part of the fall curriculum for
the Mount Mercy College School of
Nursing in Cedar Rapids. The Space
Between was used for study in the
area of teen-age mental health.
Rebecca (Pilkington) (Leer) Finch, ’96 (AA),
currently works as an elementary special education
teacher for grades 4-6 at North English Elementary.
After completing her degree at Indian Hills, she
obtained a BA in Elementary Education from
William Penn in 1998. After completing a BA,
she began working at North English Elementary
School in 1999. Rebecca completed a master’s
degree in education from Graceland University in
July of 2006. She married Justin Leer in July of
2005, and they have 5 children: Allison, 13, Kyle,
11, Alexis, 9, Audeana, 7, and Jenna, 6. Email
rleer@english-valleys.k12.ia.us.
Paula (Fuchs) Mitchell, ’97
(AA), has worked as a financial
aid advisor on the Centerville
campus since she was hired
by IHCC in 1985. Paula and
her husband Ron recently
celebrated their 35th wedding
Paula Mitchell anniversary.
They have 3
daughters: Michelle Mitchell, ’93 (AA), Kelly
Mitchell, ’96 (AA), and Heather Mitchell, ’03
(AA). Paula and Ron live in Centerville, where
they own and operate Mitchell’s Floor Covering
Inc. In her spare time, Paula enjoys sewing,
reading, golfing, and taking their ’72 Chevelle to
car shows. Email pmitchel@indianhills.edu.
Mary
Kay
(Thomsen)
Handling, ’98 (Administrative
Assistant), is currently taking
classes to complete her
Associate of Arts degree at
Indian Hills. Mary Kay has
been employed by IHCC for 9
years as the textbook manager
Mary Kay
in the IHCC bookstore on the
Handling
Ottumwa campus. She and her husband, Wade
Handling, ’89 (Welding), have been married 10
years. They have 2 children, Alex, 7, and Charlie,
3. Wade is also employed by Indian Hills in the
maintenance department. In their spare time, they
enjoy camping and boating. Email mkhandli@
indianhills.edu.
Stephanie (Ford) Humble, ’98
(AA), began working at Indian
Hills in July of 2007 as a student
accounts clerk on the Ottumwa
campus. Upon graduating from
Indian Hills, Stephanie earned
a BA in Finance and Banking
Stephanie
from Buena Vista University.
Humble
Prior to accepting the position
at Indian Hills, she was employed by Midwest
One Bank and Pizza Hut in Fairfield. Stephanie,
her husband Jamie, and their son Corbin, 7, reside
in Batavia. Email shumble@indianhills.edu.
Sarah (Deevers) Warner, ’99 (AA), began
working at Indian Hills in August of 2007 as an
early childhood teacher on the Ottumwa campus.
After graduating from Indian Hills, she was
employed by Child Care Resource and Referral,
Mahaska Health Partnership, and IHCC Child
Development Center. Email swarner@indianhills.
edu.
Misti Richards, ’99 (AA) and
’01 (Computer Programming),
has been employed at IHCC
since 2003. She began working
at Indian Hills as a secretary
in the educational opportunity
center. She then moved to be
Misti
the secretary of the upward
Richards
bound program and is now a
financial aid advisor and work study coordinator.
Misti is engaged to Trent Jones, ’02 (Welding),
and has 2 sons, Tim, 13, and Ricky, 5. In her spare
time, she enjoys spending time with her family and
shooting pool. Email mrichard@indianhills.edu.
2000s
Myshelle “Shelle” (Klicker)
Harvey, ’00 (Administrative
Assistant) and ’07 (AA), has
been employed at Indian Hills
since her graduation in 2000.
She began her career at Indian
Hills as a temporary worker
Shelle Harvey in enrollment services, then
worked as a secretary in health occupations, and
is currently the secretary to the vice president of
academic affairs. She and her husband, Mike,
have 2 daughters, Cassie, 21, and Danielle, 17.
She enjoys spending time with her daughters and
plans to complete a bachelor’s degree in May from
Upper Iowa University. Shelle and her family live
in Blakesburg. Email sharvey@indianhills.edu.
Ruben Gotay, ’01 (AA), was
a member of the Indian Hills
Falcons baseball team in 2001.
Indian Hills was fortunate to
get Ruben when he was not
drafted out of high school in
Puerto Rico, but he was drafted
Ruben Gotay by the Royals after his 2001
season with Indian Hills. He recently made a
name for himself in major league baseball when he
made continuous appearances with the New York
Mets’ at second base. Through his great bat and
good defense, Ruben made a significant jump into
the starting lineup during the first part of the 2007
major league season.
Bill Ocker, ’01 (Criminal Justice & AA), has been
the juvenile liaison officer at Creston High School
for the past 4 years. After graduating from IHCC,
he continued his education at Simpson College
where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal
justice. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree
at Drake in public administration. Bill and his
fiancé live in Creston. He is involved with many
different community organizations such as Youth
in Action, Union County Empowerment, and
school improvement committees. Bill noted, “I
will always be indebted to Indian Hills for not just
the education, but all the things that have come
with getting a degree from Indian Hills. I cannot
use words to describe how proud I am to be an
alumnus of IHCC, not to mention how proud I am
to have had Sam (Swaim) and Dave (Talbert) as
my teachers, mentors, and now friends.” Email
bocker@creston.k12.ia.us.
Justin Baker, ’02 (Radiologic Technology), is
currently racing factory stock cars and modifieds.
He has lived in a number of different places
including Des Moines; Springfield, MO; and
Kansas City, MO. While in Des Moines, he played
part of a season for the Iowa Threshers semi-pro
football team. He currently lives at Clear Lake in
Waseca, MN, and holds a radiology job in Spirit
Lake, IA. Email radiology@lakeshealth.org.
Jeremy Brown, ’02 (Computer Programmer
Analyst), is employed by Northop Grumman
Mission Systems & JBPD.net as a mission systems
developer. He currently lives in Sierra Vista, AZ.
Email Jeremy.Brown@ngc.com.
Andrea Covert, ’02 (AA), is an attorney with
Robberts Law Office. She works and lives in
Burlington. Email andreacovert07@hotmail.com.
Cory Lindberg, ’02 (AA), graduated from Palmer
College of Chiropractic in June of 2007 and joined
his family’s practice at the Ottumwa Chiropractic
Clinic. He and his wife, Holly, welcomed their son,
Levi, on October 17, 2006. Email corylindberg@
yahoo.com.
Amanda
Shannon,
’02
(Computer Programming) and
’07 (Computer Forensics),
in August of 2007 as a web
systems programmer on the
Ottumwa campus. Amanda
Amanda
enjoys participating in a
Shannon
fantasy football league with her
father and brother! She resides in Chariton. Email
ashannon@indianhills.edu.
Brooke (Atha) Bell, ’03 (AA), is a manager for
Target in St. Joseph, MO. She recently married
James Bell and they reside in Savannah, MO.
Email nooks52@hotmail.com.
Patchouli (Blackford) de Gomez, ’03 (Admin.
Asst) and ’04 (AA), is employed in the Long Term
Care Unit of the Henry County Health Center. She
and her husband, Onan, have 2 children. Their
daughter Madisun is 7, and their son Onan is 3.
She and her family live in Mt. Pleasant, and she
enjoys spending time with her children. Email
madisun_lyric@hotmail.com.
Makyla (Sprouse) Maize, ’03 (Computer
Systems), began working at Indian Hills in July
of 2007 as an instructor in the Computer Networks
and Security program on the Ottumwa campus.
Prior to working at Indian Hills, Makyla was
employed by Hills Bank and Trust in Hills, IA.
She lives in Washington, IA. Email mmayize@
indianhills.edu.
Melinda Rockett, ’04 (Early Childhood), is
employed by American Home Child Care Center.
She resides in Ottumwa.
Michelle Sieler, ’04 (AA),
began working at Indian Hills in
August of 2007 as the assistant
volleyball coach, building
supervisor, and intramural
sports coordinator. In January
of 2008, Michelle took over
Michelle
the position as recruiter in the
Sieler
IHCC marketing and recruiting
division. She was a member of the Indian Hills
volleyball team in 2003 and 2004 and was a
member of the first Indian Hills volleyball team to
win the Region XI championship. After graduating
from Indian Hills, she continued her education
and volleyball career at Iowa Wesleyan College
and obtained a BA in Mass Media and Journalism.
Michelle lives in Ottumwa with her fiancé. Email
msieler@indianhills.edu
Lora Ann (Shelangoski) Tabbert, ’04 (AA),
is working at Ventura Schools as a junior high
and high school history teacher and head varsity
volleyball coach. She married Troy Tabbert on
May 19, 2007, and they live in Manly. Troy works
as a CPA for McGladrey & Pullen in Mason City.
Tiffany Nickell, ’05 (Health Unit Coordinator),
is the new site monitor at the Indian Hills Lucas
County Service Center in Chariton. She also works
full time at the Lucas County Health Center. She
and her husband Joesph Nickell, ’04 (Criminal
Justice), enjoy hiking, camping, running, biking,
and vacationing. After Joseph graduated from
Indian Hills, he completed a bachelor’s degree
in criminal justice at IHCC through Buena Vista.
Email tnickell@indianhills.edu.
Cassie Parrish, ’05 (ADN), began working at
Indian Hills in August of 2007 as an adjunct
instructor in the clinical nursing program. Cassie
is also employed by Mercy Medical Center in
Centerville. She and her husband have one son
and enjoy being outdoors, riding four-wheelers,
and watching ultimate fighting and professional
wrestling. Email cparrish@indianhills.edu.
Lauranda Stoner, ’06 (ADN), and her fiancé
Ryan are planning to move to Canada after she
completes a nursing degree at South Missouri
State University. She currently resides in Albia.
Email hot_tamalie_420@hotmail.com.
Tabatha Craver, ’07 (AA),
in January of 2008 as secretary
of the marketing, recruiting,
and admissions division. She
completed an associate’s degree
at Indian Hills and a bachelor’s
Tabatha
degree at Buena Vista in
Craver
criminal justice in 2007. She
has a 2-year-old daughter, Zayda. Email tcraver@
indianhills.edu.
Mona Dean, ’07 (AA), has 2 children, Dylan and
Kili. Kili graduated from IHCC in ’99.
Scott Peters, ’07 (Computer Networks), recently
accepted a position as the network administrator
for Warren County. Scott lives in Indianola. Email
scottp@co.warren.ia.us.
Births
Nathan Arnold, ’97 (Criminal Justice), welcomed
Carson Duane on January 15, 2007. Nathan and
his wife Angela currently live in Kansas City,
MO.
Todd Arnold, ’99
(RadiologicTech-nology),
welcomed Jay Michael
on August 9, 2007. Todd
recently completed a
degree in nursing. He
and his wife Jill live in
Todd Arnold
Columbia, MO.
Amanda Burgett, ’99 (AA), welcomed Callie
Renee on August 7, 2007. Amanda is a teacher in
Las Vegas, NV, and has obtained a master’s degree
in educational leadership. She plans to pursue
an administrative position in the Las Vegas area.
Email burgett1@cox.net.
Denise Lippincott, ’06 (AA) and Casey
Fogle, ’04 (AA), welcomed Emma Greyce
on July 24, 2007. Email cdzflip@mchsi.com.
In Memory
IHCC Alumni
Merle Reisner, ’37 (CCC), passed away
December 26, 2007, in Des Moines. After
graduating from Centerville Community College,
he taught in the Appanoose County Rural Schools
for 3 years. He then entered the military where he
spent the majority of his years fighting in World
War II. After being discharged from the military,
he completed a bachelor’s degree in education
at Drake University. Merle continued in the
education field and was a teacher and principal for
34 years before retiring in 1982.
Mary Paxson, ’55, passed away June 20, 2007,
in Marshalltown. Mary was employed as a food
manager for Bishop’s Buffet as well as Hotel
Ottumwa. She worked at the Marshalltown Food
Service, was a culinary arts instructor at Indian
Hills, and owned Paxson Lawn Ornaments in
Marshalltown. She and her husband, Richard,
raised 5 children: Allan, Randy, Tammy, Rebecca,
and Dianne.
Joseph Rob “Bob” Russell, ’69 (Automotive
Mechanics), passed away December 13, 2007.
In 1979, Bob co-founded and operated Hawkeye
Molding in Albia, and later Bob became the
complete owner of the company. He was also very
active in the community as a member of Monroe
County Water Board, assistant director of the Gold
Wing Road Riders Association of Iowa, and a
member of Knights of Columbus Council 4167 of
Albia. He is survived by his wife, Trish, and 3
children: Jason, Julie, and Jodi.
John S. Ensz, ’70 (Computer Programming),
passed away January 13, 2007. John served in the
United States Marine Corps until 1970, after which
he attended Indian Hills. John was employed by
Timber Frame, Ben Shinn Trucking, and Ensz
Construction. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and
NASCAR racing.
Ralph Ritz, ’75 (TV & Appliance Repair) and
’99 (Introduction to Computers), passed away
November 19, 2007, in Fairfield. After graduating
from Selma High School, he served in the U.S.
Army, and then worked at John Morrell & Co. for
23 years. After Morrell’s closed, he attended Indian
Hills and became a self-employed repairman in
the Selma-Douds area until retiring in 2004. He
is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and 3 daughters,
Lisa (Ritz) O’Toole, Becky (Ritz) Douglass, and
Jenny (Ritz) Long; 7 grandchildren; and 1 greatgranddaughter.
Darrell Graves Sr., ’77 (Aviation), passed away
August 16, 2007. Darrell was employed with the
Department of Defense for 31 years. He and his
wife, Chris, raised 2 sons, Darrell Graves Jr. and
David Graves.
Kerry McDaniel, ’79 (Criminal Justice), passed
away December 14, 2007, in Maryville, MO.
Prior to his death, he worked at Clarinda Academy
working with troubled kids for 8 years. Kerry is
survived by his longtime companion, Dorothy
Brumbaugh.
Sherry (Taylor) Alexander, ’80 (Machine Tech),
passed away June 19, 2007, in Gillette, WY.
Sherry and her husband Andrew raised 2 sons,
Erick and Justin.
Allen Anderson, ’80 (Airframe Mechanics),
passed away July 26, 2007, in Princeton, MO.
Allen was active in Rotary, Farm Bureau at the
state level, and was co-owner of Rural Health Care
Advantage with his wife, Kim. He is survived by
his wife and 4 children: Sarah, Jacob, Anna, and
Maggie.
Hope (Hurst) Proctor, ’80 (ADN), passed away
November 7, 2007, in Albia. After graduating
from Indian Hills, she worked as an in-home
caregiver for 20 years.
John Snoddy, ’85 (Aviation Maintenance), passed
away December 23, 2007. He was a mechanic for
TWA and American Airlines. He is survived by
his wife, Jessica, and son, Jason.
Reesa Franklin-Schwantes, ’86 (Computer
Programming), passed away July 4, 2007, in
Keosauqua. She was a self-employed owner and
operator of a grain semi-tractor and trailer, worked
at Tri-County Grain in Eldon, and was a substitute
rural mail carrier out of the Douds Post Office.
She was also a member of the Soap Creek Saddle
Club and enjoyed taking her daughter, Sylvia, to
rodeos and riding horses.
Lesley (Smith) Zimmerman, ’87 (Computer
Programming), passed away October 31, 2007, at
the University of Iowa Hospitals after a long battle
with cancer. After graduating from Indian Hills,
she worked at Softactics Incorporated. Lesley was
also a Sunday school teacher; a sponsor for Tes
Trams Sorority; an active member of Ottumwa
Service League, Ottumwa Symphony Guild,
Horace Mann PTA; and a longtime supporter of
the Barracuda Swim Team. She and her husband,
Curt, had 2 children, Max and Erin.
Michele Dirksen, ’89 (Health Information
Technology), passed away September 16, 2007,
at the Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehab Center
of ALS – Lou Gehrig’s disease. After graduating
Henry Gail,’07 (AA), passed away September
21, 2007, due to a drowning accident in the Des
Moines River. He was a student at Indian Hills
and was taking classes in the journalism field. He
enjoyed being outdoors, loved to hunt, and was a
member of the Boy Scouts.
from Indian Hills, she worked at Grinnell
General in Grinnell; St. John’s Medical Center in
Springfield, MO; and Mercy Medical Center in
Des Moines. She is survived by her 2 children,
Drew and Chloe Dirksen.
Dianne Underwood, ’91 (ADN), passed away
July 21, 2007, at Hospice House in Ottumwa.
She is survived by her husband, Dennis; a son,
Ronald Shedenhelm Jr.; 3 daughters, Dawna
(Shedenhelm) Wilson, Beverly Shedenhelm, and
Sonya (Shedenhelm) Chapin; 10 grandchildren;
and 1 great-grandson.
Jerry Bishop, ’95 (AA), passed away January 14,
2007, at his home in Ottumwa. Jerry retired in
1977 after serving 23 years in the Air Force. He
began working for the Ottumwa Courier in 1997
and also enjoyed woodworking and genealogy. He
and his wife, Joyce, raised 3 sons: Dusty, Matthew,
and Josh.
Colleen (Selser) Kitterman, ’97 (AA), passed
away November 3, 2007, at her home in Ottumwa.
After graduating from Indian Hills, she worked at
Everco and then at Cargill Meat Solutions. She
and her husband, Pete, had 2 daughters, Carol
(Kitterman) Rounds and Kristy (Kitterman)
Jensen.
Ann Wasko, ’99 (AA), passed away October 6,
2007, in Lincoln, NE. She attended IHCC and
The Universal Center of Healing Arts for Massage
Therapy.
Melissa (Whisler) (Houghtlen) SalcedoMunoz, ’05 (AA), passed away May 4, 2007,
near Biggsville, IL, in an automobile accident.
Melissa was employed as a laboratory technician
for Ottumwa Regional Health Center and was an
avid Moulton-Udell Booster.
Angela Hamm, ’06 (LPN), passed away
September 30, 2007, as a result of an auto accident
on her way home from work at Ottumwa Regional
Health Center. A 2003 graduate of Ottumwa High
School, she attended Crown College in Powell,
TN, and then returned to complete her education
at Indian Hills. She is survived by her parents
Jim and Joni Hamm 2 sisters, Stephanie (Hamm)
Skinner and Katelyn Hamm; 1 brother Brian; 2
nephews and 1 niece.
Anthony Reyes, ’06 (AA), passed away November
21, 2007 surrounded by family and friends. He
was a 2004 graduate of Ottumwa High School. He
worked in Las Vegas, NV, at the Venetian Casino
before returning to Ottumwa and attending Indian
Hills. He is survived by his parents, Glenda and
Stace Heckart and Ruben and Marilyn Reyes;
brothers and sisters, Erik, Dana and Austin Reyes,
and Kyle and Morgan Heckart.
IHCC Friends
Raymond Bennett (IHCC retired staff member)
passed away November 13, 2007, in Truth or
Consequences, NM. Raymond attended school
in Ottumwa and was employed at John Morrell
& Co. and later as an instructor at Indian Hills.
He is survived by his son, David, daughter, Sue,
5 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 2
great-great-grandsons.
James Briggs (spouse of IHCC retired staff
member Miriam Briggs) passed away January 4,
2008. He was an Army veteran of WWII and the
Korean War, and he worked for the John Morell
Company, Westinghouse Electric Corporation
in Chicago, and Connecticut Mutual Life in
Ottumwa. He is survived by his wife, Miriam, and
3 children: James Briggs, Dennis Fisher, and John
Fisher.
Russell Cadwallader (IHCC retired staff
member) passed away December 18, 2007, in
Ottumwa. Prior to retirement, Russell worked as
the bookkeeper for Fred Harvey Dining Service
in Chicago, Goodyear Tire, Carroll Lumber
Company, and the Ottumwa Credit Bureau. He
is survived by his wife, Dorotha, and children
William, Patricia, Robert, and Richard.
Kent Christensen (IHCC faculty member) passed
away January 8, 2008, in Iowa City. Originally
from Anita, Kent attended Graceland College
and taught at numerous colleges across Iowa.
He taught at Indian Hills until he passed away.
Kent is survived by his parents, Tom and Joanne
Christensen, and 3 sisters.
Jerry Culbertson (longtime IHCC supporter)
passed away December 3, 2007, in Ottumwa.
Jerry was an avid supporter of Indian Hills; he
especially enjoyed attending the basketball games.
After graduating from Ottumwa High School,
he served in the U.S. Navy and worked at John
Deere for 40 years before retiring in 1994. He is
survived by his wife Sue, an Indian Hills employee
and alumnus; 2 children, Lisa and Daniel; and 6
grandchildren.
Joyce Dicks (IHCC retired staff member) passed
away January 3, 2008, at the Hospice House
in Ottumwa. After receiving her education in
California and teaching there for many years, she
retired and moved back to Iowa. She worked for
4 years at the Prairie Trails Museum in Corydon
before returning to teaching at Indian Hills on
the Centerville campus. She is survived by her
IHCC Alumni Update
New Career? New Address? New Baby?
Do you have family or career news to share in the Indian Hills
Alumni Association Newsletter? Have you changed your
address, phone number, or email address?
If so, send us an update!
Name (Mr/Ms)
Former Name
Program (s)
Graduation Year or Years Attended
Address
City
State
Zip
Phone Number(s) (H)
(W)
E-mail Address
Employer
Title
Spouse
Children
Did spouse and/or children attend IHCC?
Graduation Year or Years Attended
What’s new with you? (Marriage, Baby, Career Change)
Please mail or fax the above form to:
Indian Hills; Bianca Myers; 525 Grandview Avenue; Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Fax: 641-683-5184
Phone: 641-683-5302
E-mail: bmyers@indianhills.edu
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husband, Donald; daughters Dawn (Dicks) Moore
and Stephanie (Dicks) Hall; and 3 grandchildren.
Darrel Ensz (IHCC retired staff member) passed
away November 18, 2007 at the Hospice House in
Bettendorf. Before working at Indian Hills, Darrel
was a college professor at William Penn. He and
his wife, Vera, had 3 children; Judith (Ensz) Flax,
Joe Amissah, and John Ensz.
Doris Frost (IHCC retired staff member) passed
away October 19, 2007, at the Ottumwa Hospice
House. Prior to working at Indian Hills, Doris
was employed by Universal CIT, Iowa-Illinois
Gas and Electric Co, and several doctors’ offices.
She retired from IHCC in 1981 and worked at the
Ottumwa Regional Gift Shop for 20 years. She
and her husband, Dick, were married for 49 years.
Robert Mason (IHCC retired staff member)
passed away December 16, 2007, in Bloomfield.
While at Indian Hills, he was a department chair
of computer maintenance and electronics. He is
survived by his wife, Marie, and daughters, Sue
and Gayle.
Raymond Stewart Sr. (IHCC retired staff
member) passed away December 3, 2007, at
Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehab Center. After
graduating from Numa High School, he joined the
Army Air Corp where he would serve at Fort Dix,
NJ, during World War II. After leaving the Army,
as a sergeant, he worked at John Morrell & Co.
and farmed until 1973. He then began working at
Indian Hills where he worked in the maintenance
department until his retirement. He is survived by
his wife, Mary; 2 daughters, Sharon (Stewart) Pull
and Mary Jo (Stewart) Carnes; son Raymond, 4
grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Have you finalized
your estate plans?
By including the Indian Hills Community
College Foundation in your estate plan,
you will help to continue the IHCC legacy
for generations to come. A planned gift—
including a bequest, charitable remainder
trust, or charitable gift annuity—provides
valuable financial and estate-planning
benefits while achieving lasting support for
Indian Hills.
For more information on making a planned
gift, please contact your attorney and
Rhonda Conrad, Indian Hills Foundation
Executive Director, at 641-683-5115 or at
rconrad@indianhills.edu.
Successful
November
Alumni & Friends
Reception
Many Indian Hills’ alumni, staff,
and friends of the college enjoyed
a reception held at the Tom Arnold
Net Center following the basketball
game on Saturday, November 17.
They enjoyed food and beverages,
music by DJ Skinny, and great
company. Many people received
IHCC clothing and other items as
door prizes throughout the night. The
event was sponsored by Coca-Cola,
Golden Eagle Distributing, Hy-Vee
and the IHCC Alumni Association.
A similar event is being planned for
next year, but the date has not been
determined. Details will be available
in the August version of the Alumni
& Friends newsletter as well as on
the IHCC website, Facebook, and
MySpace.
IHCC Alumni & Friends Jeff
and Wendy (Bishop) Wiley, ’89
(Computer Programming) visit
with John Hopwood, ’01 (Industrial
Maintenance), and Connie
(Hendren) Hopwood, ’92 (LPN) ’99
(Administrative Assistant) ’07 (ADN).
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Indian Hills Memory Paths
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Leave a Lasting Legacy
Name:
Indian Hills is developing Memory Paths on
the Ottumwa and Centerville campuses.
The Memory Path on the Ottumwa campus
will circle the pond located behind the
Hellyer Student Life Center. The Memory
Path on the Centerville campus will be
located near the recently-renovated barn,
which houses that campus’ student union.
As a part of these exciting projects, the
public is invited to purchase engraved
stones that will be incorporated into the
walkways. When you purchase a stone for
the Indian Hills Memory Path, you will be
memorializing your name or the name of a
loved one.
Installation dates will occur twice each
year. One installation will take place in
September and the other installation will be
done in April. By making your purchases
prior to the September installation, you
will ensure that your stone is in place
for annual Homecoming festivities. The
April installation ensures that your stone
is in place for spring commencement
ceremonies.
All proceeds from the Memory Path will
provide scholarships for students at Indian
Hills through the IHCC Foundation. If you
have questions, please contact Bianca
Myers at (800) 726-2585, ext. 5302, or
(641) 683-5302. You can also email her at
bmyers@indianhills.edu.
Street:
Make a lasting
contribution to
Indian Hills
Community College:
* Honor a loved one
* Recognize an individual, group
or company
* Highlight a special event
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“Yes,” you can help us!
The IHCC Alumni Office is looking for people to help determine and coordinate events for the
more than 13,500 alumni living throughout Iowa. You know what activities people would like, and
you can be involved in making them happen.
Please contact Bianca Myers, alumni coordinator, at (641) 683-5302 or at bmyers@indianhills.edu
to share your thoughts and to begin the planning process.
IHCC computer programming alumni
in the Des Moines area (l-r) Torey
Maerz (’01), David Stanley (’01), Mark
Roland (’04), and Jeff VanBaale (’91) are
assisting in planning an alumni cluster
event in Des Moines.
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alumni and friends of Indian Hills.
A number of events were held during the week for current IHCC students including a carnival night, movie night, game
night, stupid human tricks, real deal crazy game show, laser show, and king and queen coronation. Jake Webber, of Dubuque,
was crowned the 2007 Homecoming King and Reagon Anthony, of Carlisle, was crowned queen.
Homecoming is a time to invite alumni and the community to enjoy events on campus. Events throughout the week and
during the weekend were organized by a number of IHCC groups including Rural Health Educational Center open house, IHCC
volleyball tournament, theatre performance Celebrate Sondheim, 5K Race/1 Mile Walk, chair massages, IHCC Fall Brawl softball tournament, car and motorcycle show, entries in the Oktoberfest parade, children’s carnival and craft fair, Alumni & Friends
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