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Jim’s Message
The 2010-11 school year is now in the books, and in true
Indian Hills fashion we closed the year in a resounding way. We
logged our fourth consecutive year of record-breaking enrollments.
Indian Hills now graduates more nursing students, more advanced
manufacturing students and more students in the transportation
cluster than any other community college in Iowa. In addition we
were recognized nationally by the Aspen Foundation as being in
the top 10% of the some 1200 community colleges nationally in
student success; and as of this publication date we continue to vie
for the top prize of $1 million if named the top college later this
Dr. Jim Lindenmayer
year.
Enrollment growth came at an opportune time as state funding was again slashed
to community colleges. This is the sixth time in the last ten years that state funding to
Indian Hills has dropped. I believe this makes the accomplishments of your college and
its associated staff even more remarkable. Unfortunately, this makes us more dependent
than ever on student tuition at a time when students themselves probably have the least
ability to pay.
We have several projects going simultaneously that will keep your college vibrant and
at the forefront of being a valuable resource for our region and the state of Iowa. We will
celebrate the opening of a new Job Corps Center on our North Campus. They expect to
enroll their first students in October of 2011. This new educational and training center for
young people age 16-24 will provide opportunities for about 450 economically deprived
young people annually in the areas of healthcare, information technology, advanced
manufacturing and heavy equipment operator. This Job Corps Center will be a new
national model and will be a fixture on a new 80-acre “Workforce Campus” that itself will
be a one-of-kind facility in the nation. The new Indian Hills Workforce Campus will house
not only a Job Corp Training Center, but will house assistive services from Iowa Workforce
Development, WIA/Promise Jobs, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, an Accelerated
College Career Academy operated by Ottumwa High School and our own Community
Education Center. We are also completing a Rural Emergency Training Center on site
to assist local emergency personnel with training. In the near future, we hope to add a
Business Incubator that will be aligned with our Small Business Development Center and
Rural Entrepreneurship and Leadership Institute (RELI). All of this will be conjoined with
an expanded technical and transportation training center.
On our main campus in Ottumwa, we are currently remodeling science labs to
accommodate expanded enrollments in those associated programs; and we will complete
the construction of a new soccer field for a budding soccer program that was begun 3
years ago.
Indian Hills closed out the year by winning its 5th team national championship (3 in
basketball, 2 in golf), as our golf team won the Division I National Tournament in Odessa,
Texas. As you know we all have a lot to be proud of at Indian Hills, and perhaps more
importantly we continue to set a standard of excellence in academics and service to our
area.
I hope you continue to stay in touch with us as we move forward. We love hearing
from you.
Jim Lindenmayer, Ph.D.
President
IHCC Foundation Special Events Calendar
Sunday, September 25..............Staff Potluck – Ottumwa Campus
Thursday, September 29..........Retirees Dinner – Ottumwa Campus
Saturday, October 1.................Homecoming – Ottumwa Campus
Thursday, October 6................‘Women Supporting Women’ Scholarship Event
Friday, October 7.....................Centerville Reception – Continental Hotel
Saturday, February 4, 2012.....Hall of Fame Induction Reception
Following IHCC vs. SCC Basketball Game
Saturday, February 25, 2012...Burlington Alumni & Friends Reception
Prior to the IHCC vs. SCC Basketball Game
Thursday, April 5, 2012...........Des Moines Alumni & Friends Reception
Raccoon River Brewery – 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, April 28, 2012..........Foundation Scholarship Auction
IHCC North Campus – Aviation Bay
Friday, June 15, 2012...............Foundation Golf Tournament
TBD...........................................Foundation Celebrity Night
More information will be provided in the February edition of the Alumni &
Friends Newsletter and on the Indian Hills website.
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Bianca’s Message
As I look back on my time as a student at Indian Hills, I
have many fond memories – proving that even I can pass Biology
with the help of Heidi Peterson, listening to Rhonda Eakins bring
Early American Literature to life, and playing my first volleyball
match in the Tom Arnold Net Center. I know many of you had
similar experiences as well at Indian Hills, and we would like to
help you reconnect with the instructors and classmates that left
impressions on you personally and professionally. Luckily, I have
Bianca Myers
the opportunity to reconnect on a daily basis with many of the
educators that impacted my life and my career, and I would like
to help you do the same.
It is my goal as an alumni coordinator to assist you in reconnecting with
classmates and instructors. I encourage you to attend alumni events in your home
area (Burlington and Des Moines), return for homecoming events in Ottumwa and
Centerville, participate in the alumni volleyball or softball games, attend the 50th
anniversary baseball reunion, assist us in expanding alumni events to other areas of
the state with large numbers of Indian Hills Alumni, or update your information for
the online alumni directory. We would be happy to assist you in contacting former
classmates and instructors. We have an increasing number of current and retired
instructors and staff members join us at our alumni and friends receptions, and they
would love to see you there!
I encourage all of you to look back over your time at Indian Hills, think of the
many fun memories you made here, and reconnect with the college, an instructor, or a
classmate. We look forward to helping you reconnect, and I would love to hear your
stories about the time you spent at Indian Hills, Centerville Community College, Iowa
Tech, or Ottumwa Heights.
For more information on the alumni events, contacting former classmates and
instructors, or to update your alumni information, please contact Bianca Myers at
(641) 683-5302 or bianca.myers@indianhills.edu.
Indian Hills Named One of the
Nation’s Top Community Colleges
Indian Hills made the first cut. Now, college officials are busy trying to make
sure they remain eligible for a share of $1 million in prize money when the next
round of cuts is made in a competition to identify the top community colleges in
the nation.
In April, the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program ranked Indian Hills
as one of the nation’s 120 best community colleges, challenging IHCC to compete
for prize funds by insisting on high standards for learning, college completion
without delay, and serving as a training ground for jobs that pay competitive wages.
The list of 120 community colleges will be winnowed to ten finalists in
September. The colleges have been charged with documenting how they are
performing based on how much their students learn, how many students complete
their programs on time, and how well students do in the job market after graduating.
Former Michigan governor John Engler, speaking for the jury that will select
the winners and finalists, emphasized the tremendous importance of community
colleges in preparing the high-tech workforce American companies need.
The Aspen Institute will conduct site visits to each of the ten finalists in the
fall. And, based on the evidence, the Prize Jury will select a grand prize winner and
two or three runners-up, to be announced in December.
IHCC Alumni =
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 Community College
Alumni & Friends Newsletter
Fall 2011
President
Jim Lindenmayer, Ph.D.
jlindenm@indianhills.edu
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Marlene Sprouse, Ed.D.
msprouse@indianhills.edu
Foundation Executive Director
Rhonda Conrad
rconrad@indianhills.edu
Des Moines Alumni
Reception
Jacksons Donate House
to Foundation
The 4th Annual Des Moines Alumni & Friends Reception
was held at the Raccoon River Brewery on Thursday, April 7,
2011. More than 60 Alumni & Friends from the Des Moines
area came out to reconnect with former classmates, instructors,
and current Indian Hills staff members. Many Indian Hills staff
members and retirees made the trip to Des Moines including
Kelly Conrad, Rhonda Conrad, Mick Lawson, Jim Lindenmayer,
Bob Morrissey, Bianca Myers, and Ron Oswalt.
Plans are already in place for the 5th Annual Des Moines
Alumni Reception to be held April 5, 2012, at the Raccoon River
Brewery from 5-7 p.m. All Alumni & Friends of Indian Hills are
invited and encouraged to attend the event!
More information will be included in the February edition
of the Alumni & Friends Newsletter or you may contact Bianca
Myers at (641) 683-5302 or at bianca.myers@indianhills.edu.
Did you know that you can donate property to the Indian Hills
Foundation and possibly receive a deduction on your income
taxes? The Jackson family did!
In 2004, Roger and Mary Jackson of Derby, Iowa, purchased
a house in Ottumwa for their twin sons to live in while they were
attending Indian Hills Community College. The two boys, Brian
and Kevin, completed the robotics program at Indian Hills in
2006 and found jobs in their fields moving on to other cities.
Roger and Mary maintained the house in Ottumwa until 2010,
then decided to donate it to the Indian Hills Foundation. Their
generous charitable donation was tax deductible under Section
170 of the IRS tax code.
For more information about this type of donation, please
contact Rhonda Conrad, Executive Director of the Indian Hills
Foundation, at (641) 683-5115.
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 Indian Hills with interested alumni
and friends of the college. Newsletters are
available online at www.indianhills.edu/
alumninewsletter
More than sixty alumni and friends enjoyed the 2011 Des
Moines Alumni Reception.
Foundation Print Sale
Contact us
525 Grandview Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(800) 726-2585, ext. 5302
Subscriptions
FREE. To subscribe: contact Bianca
Myers at bmyers@indianhills.edu or at
(641) 683-5302.
Published twice each year. All photos
taken by IHCC staff members unless
indicated otherwise.
The first limited edition print, Library and
Art Gallery by Richard Dutton.
The Indian Hills Foundation is offering a sale on the six limited edition prints: Library/
Chapel by Richard Dutton, Bennett Student Services Center by Mark McWhorter, Hellyer
Student Life Center by Wendell Mohr, Indian Hills Grotto by Mary von Schrader, Courtship
Sculpter and Effner Academic Wing by Gin Lammert, and the Indian Hills Courtyard by Pat
Wilkinson. The unframed prints will be available for $50 plus shipping and handling until
October 15. To view the prints, please visit the Indian Hills website at www.indianhills.
edu/support. To order a print, please contact Bianca Myers at (641) 683-5302 or at bianca.
myers@indianhills.edu.
Indian Hills Baseball Celebrates 50 Years
New Face in the
Foundation
The Indian Hills Foundation is
proud to introduce to you the
new Foundation Scholarship
Coordinator, Becky Henderson.
Becky, ’84 (Health Information
Technology), worked at Ottumwa
Becky Henderson Pediatrics and Davis County
Hospital before returning to
Indian Hills to work in 1998. Becky first served
as a site monitor at the Davis County Service
Center. She then took a full-time position as
the administrative assistant in the Marketing
& Recruiting Department.
In 2007, Becky
moved across campus to begin a new position as
administrative assistant in the Arts & Sciences
office. Becky accepted the position of scholarship
coordinator for the Indian Hills Foundation in
January 2011.
Becky and her husband Dave have been married
25 years and have three children: Tyler, ’09 (AA),
Madison, ’10 (AA), and Tucker, ’12 (AA). In
her spare time, Becky enjoys farming, baking,
attending cattle shows with her family, gardening,
and spending time at the Iowa State Fair.
For information on Indian Hills Scholarships,
please contact Becky at becky.henderson@
indianhills.edu or at (641) 683-5156.
Roger and Mary Jackson
Numerous former Falcons returned to Centerville for the first
Baseball Reunion in 1998.
The Indian Hills Falcons baseball program will celebrate its 50th
anniversary with a baseball reunion, October 21-23, in Centerville. All
former Indian Hills Falcons are encouraged to attend the reunion and
enjoy a weekend of activities with former teammates and coaches.
• Friday, October 21
* Social in The Barn, Centerville Campus, beginning at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, October 22
* Alumni Baseball Game, 9 a.m.
* Golf Tournament at The Preserve at Honey Creek, 12 p.m.
* Banquet at Honey Creek, 6:30 p.m.
• Sunday, October 23
* Brunch at Honey Creek, 7-11 a.m.
For more information, please contact Cam Walker at cam.walker@
indianhills.edu or at (641) 856-2143 ext. 2212.
New Flight Simulator Arrives at IHCC
Students in Indian Hills’ aviation programs are now able to take advantage of the latest technology available in flight simulation.
Earlier this year, the college purchased a Redbird FMX flight simulator that IHCC Aviation Pilot Training and Aviation Maintenance
Technology students have been using as part of their curriculum.
Indian Hills is the first school in Iowa to utilize this modern technology to enhance its aviation programs.
According to Jane Berg, Program Director of IHCC Aviation Programs, “The Redbird utilizes the most recent updates in software and
video graphics to provide a realistic training environment for general aviation. It’s the first of its kind to deliver a credible flight training
environment to aviation students while still being affordable for flight schools.”
The Redbird includes an electric motion platform, fully-enclosed cockpit and wrap-around exterior visuals to provide lifelike training
for students at approximately one-half the cost of renting an airplane for the same instruction.
With the new simulator, Indian Hills students are now able to “fly” every day that classes are in session, even when the weather
conditions won’t allow them to go up in a plane.
The simulator has been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing the students to log the flight time towards their
certificates and ratings.
The Aviation Maintenance Technology program is using the simulator to allow students to gain hands-on experience involving engine
systems, aircraft instruments and communication and navigation. And the Redbird will also be beneficial for the college’s new Avionics
program.
In addition, Indian Hills plans to offer the services of the Redbird to industry partners and the general public outside the regular
college training schedule, enabling them to take advantage of the flight simulator, too.
Morrissey Celebrates 50 Years in Education
Throughout his career in education, Bob Morrissey has left his mark
on more than one institution and has assisted more students than one may
wish to count. After serving students for 50 years, Bob will retire from
Indian Hills (again) in December. Bob will forever be remembered as the
“godfather of the Indian Hills Foundation” and will also hold a special
place in the hearts of students and staff members who have been lucky
enough to know him.
Bob’s storied educational career began as a junior high language
Bob Morrissey
arts teacher in 1962. From 1962-1973 he served as a counselor, teacher
and coach at Anthon-Oto, Ida Grove, Eddyville, and Vinton community
schools. Bob joined the Indian Hills staff in 1973, serving as a Senior Planner for the Area
XV Agency on Aging until 1975.
In 1975, Bob assumed leadership of the Indian Hills Foundation. The first scholarships
were awarded in FY ’76, and the Foundation’s assets grew from $5,000 to $2.7 million between
1975 and 1998. In addition to his work in the Foundation, he served as the Development
Officer for the College, working to secure private, state and federal grants for Indian Hills.
In 1998 Bob retired from Indian Hills to become Vice President for Development at
Divine Word College (DWC) in Epworth, Iowa. While at DWC he initiated their first Annual
Report, established a naming opportunities program, and directed the endowment of several
scholarships.
Senior Lunch and Learn Classes
The Indian Hills Rural Health Education Partnership is offering a series of Senior Lunch
and Learn Classes. The classes are held at noon in the Indian Hills Dining Hall. Each class
is $6 and consists of a buffet lunch and a guest speaker. Upcoming events are:
• August 12 – “Slips, Trips, and Falls – Inside and Out!” – Shelly Bear, Monroe County
Care Center
• September 9 – “Medications and Medicare – What’s New” – Eric Carlson, Southside
Drug Store
• October 14 – “What You Should Do in a Fire Emergency” – Tim Richmond, Wapello
County Rural Fire Department
• November 11 – “Indoor Exercise for Your Heart and Mind” – Becky Garetson, YMCA
• December 9 – “Winter Wonderland of Song” – Libby Woodruff, Adult Learner Education
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Bob returned to Indian Hills in 2005 as Assistant to the President for Governmental
Affairs and Community Relations. During his 32.5 years at Indian Hills he was instrumental
in securing government assistance in the construction of seven new college facilities, including
the Bennett Student Services Center, the Advanced Technology Center, Trustee Hall, the Child
Development Center, Rosenman Video Conference Training Center, Rural Health Education
Center, and the soon-to-be-completed Rural Emergency Training Services Center (located on
the North Campus). He also participated in the team effort to bring a Job Corps Center to
Ottumwa – and is excited about the new opportunities this will bring to our region.
Bob noted that he is proud of the students that have been assisted through the Foundation,
as well as grants that have assisted students to become successful in their studies. His fondest
memories are of the people with whom he has worked and the students he has met over the
years.
He and his wife Maggie have been married 44 years. They have two daughters, Robin
and Molly (both IHCC graduates), and eight grandchildren. Bob and Maggie serve on the
Ottumwa Symphony Board, as well as numerous other area organizations. Bob was an Indian
Hills Outstanding Service recipient in 1980 – he has held steadfast to this role and will be
missed, but his mark on our college, our staff, and the students we serve will last forever.
Indian Hills Memory Paths
You can leave your mark on the Indian Hills campus that you attended! With the
purchase of a memory path paver, you or your loved one’s legacy will remain forever
on the Indian Hills campus of your choice.
The Indian Hills Memory Paths began in April of 2008 and the five installations
have placed a total of 150 pavers – 125 on the Ottumwa Campus and 25 on the Centerville Campus. The Ottumwa Memory Path is located around the pond behind the
Hellyer Student Life Center, and the Centerville Memory Path is located between the
Administration Building and the Barn.
For more information on the purchase of a paver, please contact Bianca Myers at
(641) 683-5302 or email bianca.myers@indianhills.edu. The Memory Path brochure
is also located on the Indian Hills website at www.indianhills.edu/memorypaths.
For more information or to make reservations on the Senior Lunch & Learn series, please
contact Sandy Berto at (641) 683-5183 or at sandy.berto@indianhills.edu.
2010-11 Sports Recap
Volleyball – Terry Carlson’s volleyball team endured a tough season, finishing with a 17-20
at the juco level, at the College of Southern Idaho, before that. Peery promises to bring a fastrecord in 2010. Although they had some very good performances, the Warriors weren’t able to
paced style to IHCC basketball with his focus on a trip to “Hutch” next March.
win more than two matches in a row at any time during the campaign. An early-season trip to
Softball – The softball team entered the season ranked in the top 20 in the nation, for
Cheyenne, Wyoming for the Laramie County CC Tournament resulted in the Warriors splitting
the first time under head coach Jim Overturf. The Warriors’ season-opening southern trip
four matches. They won three of four matches at Iowa Central’s tournament and defeated
included an appearance in the prestigious NFCA Leadoff Classic, where they won four of six
perennial power Hutchinson CC twice in a tourney in Missouri. Three sophomores – Wynter
games. The Warriors later won all four games in a tournament in Kansas, three of the victories
Davis, Chelsey Taylor and Mariah Hopkins – will continue their educations and volleyball
against ranked teams, allowing a total of three runs. Indian Hills was in great shape after the
careers at four-year schools. And a new assistant coach, former Ellsworth CC head coach
first day of the postseason region tournament as the only undefeated team left in the tourney.
Lyndsey Lyon, will join Carlson on the sidelines this fall.
Unfortunately, back-to-back losses to Iowa Western ended IHCC’s hopes of a second straight
Cross Country – The men’s cross country team recorded the fastest time in school history
berth in the national tournament. Sophomore Jordan Grell enjoyed a breakout season, leading
last fall, achieving that distinction in a race in Rock Island, Illinois in September. The squad
the team in a number of offensive categories. She will head to St. Cloud State in the fall, along
was led throughout the year by sophomore Jon Gerling, who lowered his own school record
with IHCC teammate Nicole Steinle.
three times. His best time was a minute faster than he had run as a freshman. Gerling was 14th
Baseball – The baseball team posted a season record of 29-28 and was second in the
among the 42 runners from Iowa schools at the NJCAA National Meet. Coach Jim Streeby
conference standings with an 11-5 mark. After winning their opening game in the regional
called the women’s team, “the fearless four,” and all four runners lowered their times during
tournament, behind a sterling pitching performance by Matt Cook, the Falcons dropped their
the course of the season. Sarah Lindemulder had the fastest time in every meet.
next two games and saw their season come to an end. Cashtyn DeLeeuw led the mound staff
Soccer – Both the men’s and women’s soccer teams continued to make big strides in the
with seven wins, earning all of them in the space of about a month. First baseman Mitch
fourth season for soccer at Indian Hills. Doug Seigle took
Osnowitz was a welcome addition to the roster, leading
over as head coach of the two programs last August. Each
the team in 10 categories, including homers (9) and RBIs
team won their first-ever postseason game and set school
(40), in his lone season in Centerville. Adam Coleman had
records for wins. The men ended the year at 9-8 and set
his second straight all-conference season for the Falcons.
numerous team records. Thirteen of their 17 games were
Golf – The golf team, led by coach Mike Hagen, put
decided by one or two goals. There was a four-game
an exclamation point on the end of the IHCC sports year
winning streak in mid-season with three of the wins shutout
by winning the Division I national championship in May.
victories. The women’s squad was 5-12-1, with a threeThe Warriors took the lead on the second day of the
game winning streak at the end of September. They notched
tourney and never relinquished it in defeating runnerup
a big postseason win and advanced to the region semifinals
Central Alabama by four strokes. Dan Dawson and
for the first time. Indian Hills placed 10 players on the allSteven Ihm tied for 4th place in the individual medalist
conference teams – six men and four women – and Seigle
competition. Ihm took home the Phil Mickelson Award as
was named the region’s men’s co-coach of the year.
the best freshman golfer in the country. Hagen was named
Basketball – A season that started promisingly with
the National Coach of the Year. It was the school’s first DI
seven straight wins ended with two straight losses to
national title and the first won by a “northern” school. The
Southeastern CC in the region title series as the basketball
title is added to the DII championship the Warriors won
The 2011 Indian Hills Golf Team won a second National Title
team posted a 23-10 record. The Warriors tied for the regularin 2000. The win validated Indian Hills’ preseason No. 1
at the NJCAA National Championships in May.
season conference crown, the third consecutive year they
national ranking and it capped the school’s most dominating
earned at least a piece of the league title. Dijon Farr had a solid season, earning first-team allgolf season ever, a year in which they finished first in 11 of the 13 tournaments they entered,
conference honors and a scholarship to the University of Utah. Jerome Jones and Gary Ricks
winning all five in the fall and their final five events of the spring. With three of the top four
were the two leading scorers and second-team all-league choices. The 2011-12 season will be
scores at the national tourney coming from freshmen, the future looks very bright for IHCC
the beginning of a new era in Warrior basketball as Barret Peery takes over for Jeff Kidder as
golf.
head coach. Peery was an assistant coach at Utah the past three years and a successful coach
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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 bianca.myers@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.
1960’s
Ronald Boyer, ’64 (AA), retired from the United
States Postal Service on June 24, 2005, after
serving the USPS for 25 years. In his retirement,
Ron has enjoyed following St. Louis Cardinals
baseball and Iowa Hawkeyes football. He also
enjoys working in his yard and maintaining a
vegetable garden. Ron and his wife Bernadine
have 3 sons, Jeff, Tim, and Greg. They reside in
Edinburg, IL. Email boyer4@consolidated.net.
Darrel Nott, ’68 (Computer Maintenance), is the
owner of Complete Care in California. Darrel
and his wife Sandra have 3 children, Christopher,
Deborah, and Jennifer. Darrel and his family live
in Mira Loma, CA. Email darrelnott@yahoo.com.
Wayne Huber, ’69 (Computer Science), is the
president of Minute Man of Northwest Houston.
After graduating from Indian Hills, Wayne worked
for Burroughs Corp in Des Moines for 5 years. He
then moved to Perioa, IL to work for Commercial
National Bank for 5 years. In 1979, Wayne moved
to Houston, TX to work at Bank of the Southwest.
He and his wife Mary have 3 children, Jon,
Annette, and Joe. Wayne and his family live in
Houston, TX. Email wjhuber@hal-pc.org.
Karel Henton, ’71 (ADN), is retired and enjoying
traveling to see her children, Carma, Kanda,
and Jeff. Karel resides in Mesa, AZ. Email
karelhenton@yahoo.com.
1970’s
Randy Henry, ’73 (AA), is a producer/director
at WDIV-TV in Detroit, MI. He has worked for
WDIV-TV for 27 years. Randy is also the head
basketball coach at Schoolcraft College. Randy
and his wife Carmen have 3 children, RanDee,
Eric, and Rachel. Email randyh@wdiv.com.
Marvin Lovett, ’74 (AA), is
a professor at the University
of Texas at Brownsville &
Texas Southmost College.
After attending Indian Hills,
Marvin continued his education
at Northwest Missouri State
and
graduated
Marvin Lovett University
with a bachelor’s of science
degree in psychology and sociology in 1981. In
1982, he graduated with a master’s of business
administration, also from Northwest Missouri
State University. In 1997, he completed a
doctorate of higher education in administration
and supervision at the University of Houston.
Marvin began working at the University of Texas
at Brownsville & Texas Southmost College in
1988 as a professor in the School of Business.
Since then he has served the university as a
professor, academic resource coordinator, director
of the small business institute, and program
director. Throughout his long career in education,
Marvin has presented at many conferences,
published several articles, and served on numerous
committees. Marvin resides in Rancho Viejo, TX.
Email marvin.lovett@utb.edu.
Dennis Fisher, ’77 (ADN), is enjoying spending
retirement with his wife Christine and daughter
Samantha. Dennis worked for many years in the
nursing field before retiring to spend time with his
family. Dennis and his family reside in Hays, KS.
Email desfisher@gmail.com.
David Froelich, ’77 (AA), works for Missouri
Valley Petroleum. He resides in Bismarck, ND.
Email dfroelich@mvpinc.net.
Katherine “Kitty” Davis, ’78 (ADN), is the
owner of Purrfect Nursing Services. Purrfect
Nursing Services provides teaching, training, and
certification to healthcare providers. She has one
daughter, JoannaArcher, ’91 (AA). Katherine
resides in Las Vegas, NV. Email kittyree@
peoplepc.com.
Marlene Sprouse, ’79 (AA),
was named the 2010 Indian
Hills Outstanding Alumnus.
After graduating from Indian
Hills, Marlene completed a
bachelor’s degree at Northeast
Missouri State University,
and masters, specialists and
Marlene
doctorate degrees at Drake
Sprouse
University. Marlene has served
the region as an English teacher, curriculum
director, principal, dean of the Centerville Campus,
and now as the vice president of academic affairs.
Marlene and her husband Steve have a son Beau
and a grandson Grady. Email marlene.sprouse@
indianhills.edu.
1980’s
Malea (Hubbell) Deardorff, ’82 (employee), is
a volunteer at the Adel Vet Clinic, in Adel, IA.
Malea survived brain cancer in 2008 and retired
after working at Meredith Corp, in Des Moines for
25 years. Malea and her husband Randy live in
Dallas Center. Email maleadear@gmail.com.
Cheryl (Wilson) Gysegem, ’84 (ADN), is the
assistant nurse manager of electrophysiology at
the Ohio State University Medical Center. Cheryl
resides in Columbus, OH. Email cgysegem@
yahoo.com.
Chris Galligan, ’85 (Computer Maintenance), is a
supervisor of the engineering critical power group
at Square D by Schneider Electric. Chris and his
wife reside in Montgomery, TX. Email mtnres@
earthlink.net.
Chuck Baker, ’88 (ADN), is the chief operating
office and chief nursing operator at Callaway
Community Hospital in Fulton, MO. Chuck
has worked in the nursing field for 22 years. He
previously worked at the University Hospital
in Columbia, MO before taking a position at
Callaway Community Hospital in 2007. Chuck
resides in Fulton, MO.
Stacie Van Dorin, ’89 (Laser/Electro-Optics),
is an applications manager for 3D Systems
Corporation. Stacie resides in Saugus, CA. Email
svandorin@3DSystems.com.
1990’s
Douglas Allen, ’90 (Computer
Maintenance), is a business unit
executive at IBM. In his role
as a business unit executive he
will be responsible for IBM’s
Global Techline Organization.
He lives in Ankeny.
Douglas Allen Becky (Collins) Douglas,
’90 (AA), is a teacher in the
Schuyler County R-1 School District. Becky
completed a master’s degree in quality schools
in 2009 and is working towards a post-master’s
certificate in applied behavior analysis. Becky and
her husband Kevin have 2 children, Amadee and
Schuyler. Becky and her family reside in Queen
City, MO. Email becky@douglas4.com.
Steve Brown, ’92 (AA), is the owner of Steven’s
Diamond Gallery, Inc., in Muscatine, IA. Email
stevens@machlink.com.
Trisha (Dixon) Rea, ’93 (AA), is the owner
of Pawsatively Canine Creations. Trisha and
her husband, Ryan, have 2 daughters, Josie
and Morgan, and live in Blakesburg. Email
ryantrishrea@yahoo.com.
Brian Drent, ’94 (AA), was
recently named the head
baseball coach at Morningside
College. Prior to taking the job
at Morningside, Brian was the
head baseball coach at Sioux
City North High School and a
Brian Drent special education and physical
education teacher for the Sioux
City Community Schools. After graduating from
Indian Hills, Brian was drafted in the 13th round by
the Chicago White Sox. After playing for 3 years
with the White Sox organization, Brian returned to
the Midwest and completed a bachelor’s degree in
business administration from Bellevue University,
a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a
minor in coaching from Peru State College, and
a master’s degree in special education from the
University of Nebraska-Kearney. Email drentb@
morningside.edu.
Alan Reinier, ’94 (Criminal Justice), works for
Lowe’s as a loss prevention manager and part-time
for the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department as a
Four Indian Hills Alums Win
Prestigious ASHLI Award
Indian Hills alumni and faculty members Ray Ryon, ’95 (Microcomputer Specialist),
Mark Van Velsor, ‘’87 (AA) and ’91 (Computer Programmer/Analyst), Kevin
Throckmorton, ’84 (Computer Programmer/Analyst), and Susan Wilson, ’87 (Computer
Programmer Analyst) and ’06 (AA), were presented with the ASHLI (A Student Higher
Learning Initiative) award, presented every year to deserving faculty and staff, recognizing
their efforts toward higher learning initiatives such as developing new curriculum,
identifying or implementing assessment tools or introducing educational technology. The
Computer Programmer/Analyst instructors were presented the award for their efforts in
redesigning the Computer Programmer/Analyst program to better prepare Indian Hills
graduates for the workforce.
Ray Ryon, Mark Van Velsor, Kevin Throckmorton, and Susan Wilson.
reserve deputy. He also owns his own photography
business, Alan’s Photographic Creations. Alan
resides in Swisher. Email explorer52806@yahoo.
com. Website www.alansphotographiccreations.
com.
Amy (Reeves) Boss, ’95 (Bookkeeping), is
a customer service representative at Horak
Insurance. Amy has been employed at Horak
Insurance for 4 years. She and her husband
Denny have 2 children, Ashley and Avery. Amy
is very involved in her children’s activities and
enjoys spending time with her family. Amy
and her family live in Sigourney. Email amy@
horakinsurance.com.
Shawn-Ann
(Miller)
Murphy,
’95
(Administrative Assistant), is an assistant manager
at Supreme Staffing. Shawn-Ann married James
Murphy in 2010. Shawn-Ann and James have 4
children and reside in Long Beach, CA. Email
shawnann89@hotmail.com.
Brian Trollope, ’95 (Welding), is a welder at
Matcor Metal Fabrication. He and his wife Nikole
had a baby in November. Brian and his family live
in Peoria, IL.
Jason Winnans, ’95 (AA), and Stacy
(Pfannebecker) Winnans, ’95 (AA), reside in
North Richland Hills, TX. Jason teaches 5th grade
in the Birdville school district. Jason and Stacy
have two children, Gabriel and Mattison. Email
hawkeye6776180@yahoo.com.
Rebecca (Colyer) Payne, ’96 (HIT), married
Steve Payne on July 10, 2010. Rebecca is a coder
and biller for Softactics, Inc. She has 2 sons,
Daniel and Robert, and several grandchildren.
Rebecca and Steve live in Ottumwa. Email
b.colyer@softactics.com.
Devin Juel, ’96 (PTA), is the owner and chief
executive manager of HeadBone Productions.
Headbone Productions has a nationally broadcasted
hunting television show on the Pursuit Channel –
Average Joe’s Huntin’ Show. Devin and his wife
Krista have 2 children, Derek and Jackson, and live
in Colfax. Email devin@headboneproductions.
com. Website www.averagejoeshuntinshow.com.
Julie (Becker) Johnson, ’98 (AA), is a senior
human resources generalist at McGladrey, an
accounting, tax, and consulting firm in the Des
Moines area. Julie and her husband, Andrew, were
married in May 2009 and had their first child in
March. Julie and Andrew reside in Ankeny. Email
beckerj534@hotmail.com.
Pete Micheal, ’98 (AA), has
had a successful basketball
career playing overseas. Pete
helped lead Indian Hills
to
back-to-back
National
Championships. During his
sophomore season at Indian
Pete Micheal Hills, he was named National
Junior College Player of the
Year. After graduating from Indian Hills, Pete
continued his education and basketball career at
the University of Cincinnati, where he was named
an Honorable Mention All-American during his
senior season. Pete was selected in the NBA draft
by the Dallas Mavericks in 2000 and was later
picked up as a free agent by the New York Knicks.
After being released by the Knicks, he played 2
years in the American Basketball Association for
the Tampa Bay Thunderdogs and the Kansas City
Knights. Pete then moved overseas and has had
an extremely successful career in the Philippines,
Greece, Russia, Spain, and South Korea. In 2010,
Pete helped lead his team FC Barcelona to a
Euroleague Championship.
Angie (Raines) Rainbolt, ’98 (Bookkeeping),
is a deposit service advisor at South Ottumwa
Savings Bank. Angie and her husband Shane
have 3 children and reside in Ottumwa. Email
araines96@yahoo.com.
LeeAnna (Clasen) Reuter, ’98 (Criminal Justice),
runs an in-home daycare at her home in Hazel
Green, WI. LeAnna and her husband Matt have 5
children. Email mnlreuter@frontier.com.
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Chad Amidon, ’99 (AA),
is the recruiting coordinator
and pitching coach at Erskine
College,
in
Due
West,
SC.
Chad continued his
education and baseball career
at Erskine College. He then
Chad Amidon played professionally in the
Southeastern
Independent
League, before returning to Erskine to coach in
2001. Chad and his wife Heather have 2 sons,
Ace and Luke, and reside in Anderson, SC. Email
camidon@erskine.edu.
Jessica (Leib) Gituma, ’99 (AA), is the
AmeriCorps youth fulfillment coordinator for
the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation.
After graduating from Indian Hills, Jessica worked
at Excel before eventually returning to complete
a bachelor’s degree at William Penn. She also
met her husband Michael while attending William
Penn. Jessica is involved in numerous community
activities including the Special Olympics,
Oskaloosa Skate Park Board and Mahaska Safe
Kids. She is working on a master’s degree in
Business Leadership at William Penn University
and plans to start her own business. Jessica noted,
“I am glad that I began my journey to improve
myself at Indian Hills!” Email gitumaj@wmpenn.
edu.
Paula Mitchell, ’99 (AA), was
awarded the John Heisner III
Lifetime Achievement Award
from the Iowa Association
of Student Financial Aid
Administrators.
Paula has
served Indian Hills as a
Paula Mitchell financial aid advisor for 25
years. Paula and her family
reside in Centerville. Email paula.mitchell@
indianhills.edu.
Scott Sly, ’99 (Automotive Collision), is employed
as a finisher at Siemens in Fort Madison, IA. Scott
and his wife Mary were married in 2006. They
have two daughters, Autumn and Elizabeth. Email
sslydawg79@hotmail.com.
Brett Taylor, ’99 (Computer Science), is the
manager of technical operations at Iowa Health
Systems. He manages all aspects of the data
center operations for Iowa Health Systems, from
construction to the day-to-day operation of each
site. Brett and his wife Kim have 2 children, Jadon
and Wesley, and live in Cedar Rapids. Email
taylorba.ihs@gmail.com.
Barron Thelmon, ’99 (AA),
is an assistant basketball coach
at Eastern Illinois University,
in Charleston, IL.
After
graduating from Indian Hills,
Barron continued his education
and basketball career at the
Barron
University of North Carolina
Thelmon
Wilmington (UNCW). Barron
graduated from UNCW in 2001
and played 3 years professionally. Barron began
his coaching career at Cape Fear Community
College, before returning to UNCW to pursue a
master’s degree and work as a graduate assistant.
In 2008, Barron took a position with the DePaul
coaching staff and returned to his hometown of
Chicago. He was hired as an assistant coach for
the Eastern Illinois University Panthers in June
2010. Email bbthelmon@eiu.edu.
2000’s
Adrienne (Roberts) Fletcher, ’00 (Bioprocess
Technology & AA), is the owner of MAD J
Logistics, Inc. Adrienne married her husband
Justin on April 30, 2010. Adrienne and Justin
reside in Ankeny. Email Adrienne@madjlogistics.
com.
Katie (Bearce) Pine, ’01 (Micro-Computer
Specialist), married Tony Pine on August 9, 2010.
Katie is a workforce advisor for Iowa Workforce
Development. Katie and Tony reside in Marion.
Email katepine8910@me.com.
Nathan Allen, ’02 (AA),
was awarded one of 4
Farm Bureau Rural Family
Medicine Scholarships by
the Iowa Academy of Family
Physicians. After graduating
from Indian Hills, Nathan
Nathan Allen continued his education at
Pensacola Christian College in
Pensacola, FL. He then attended medical school
at Des Moines University College of Medicine.
He is completing his first year of residency at
the Broadlawns Family Medical Center in Des
Moines.
Becky Dyer-Hendrix, ’02
(Administrative
Assistant),
married John Hendrix, Jr
on June 30, 2010.
Becky
is a payroll clerk and dorm
supervisor at Indian Hills.
Becky has 2 daughters and 3
Becky
grandchildren.
Dyer-Hendrix
Matt
Harmsen,
’02
(Electronics/
Telecommunications), is a self-employed farmer
on his family farm in Charlotte. Matt and his
wife, Amber (Adrian) Harmsen, ’01 (AA), are
the 6th generation to work the 2,500-acre family
farm. Amber has a bachelor’s degree from the
University of Northern Iowa and a master’s in
business administration from Ashford University.
She is an instructional specialist at Ashford. Matt
and Amber have a son, Heath. Email msharmsen@
yahoo.com.
Nick Schlosser, ’02 (Criminal Justice/Political
Science), is a patrol officer in the Dubuque Police
Department. Nick lives in Dubuque. Email
nickschlosser3@msn.com.
Rita (Brooks) Freshwater, ’03 (LPN) and ’00
(AA), is a staff nurse at Golden Age in Unionville,
MO. Rita and her husband Michael have 2
daughters, Stacey and Alicia. Email rfresh20@
nemr.net.
Emily (Humble) Willett, ‘03
(AA), and her husband Brent
recently moved to Mason City,
IA. Brent accepted a position
as Executive Director with the
North Iowa Corridor Economic
Development Association in
Emily Willett March. Emily worked at Indian
Hills Community College as
Assistant Coordinator of High School Programs,
and recently accepted a position as Regional
Coordinator for the United Way of North Central
Iowa. Emily completed a master’s degree in
business leadership at William Penn University
Brandon Crisp, ’04 (AA), is
an assistant baseball coach and
dorm supervisor on the Indian
Hills Centerville Campus.
After graduating from Indian
Hills, Brandon continued his
baseball career and education at
Brandon Crisp the University of Northern Iowa
and Culver-Stockton College.
Brandon graduated from Culver-Stockton in
2007 with a degree in Physical Education. He
then taught at Mark Twain Junior & Senior High
School for 2 years while also coaching football,
basketball, and baseball. Brandon returned to
Indian Hills in Fall 2009 as a dorm supervisor and
assistant baseball coach. Brandon is pursuing a
master’s degree at Ashford University. Email
brandon.crisp@indianhills.edu.
Cassie (Archer) Koenigsaecker, ’04 (AA), is
a project engineer at Cargill. Cassie and her
husband Derek reside in Cedar Rapids. Email
cassie.koenigs@gmail.com.
Benjamin
Oetken,
’04
(Electronics/
Telecommunications), is a senior line maintenance
technician, at Cypress Semiconductor. Benjamin
and his wife Gretchen reside in Bloomington, MN.
Email benjamin.oetken@gmial.com.
Justin Olivier, ’04 (Criminal Justice/Political
Science), is a security agent for Allied Barton in
Nashville, TN. Justin was medically retired from
the military in February 2010 after being awarded
a Purple Heart due to injuries sustained from a
roadside bomb in Iraq in May 2006. Justin has
Alumni Softball Game
The Indian Hills Warriors Softball Team is hosting an alumni softball game on Saturday, October 1.
The game will be held in conjunction with the Indian Hills Homecoming festitivites. The 2011-12
Warriors will host a tournament Saturday, October 1, with games at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m.
and the Alumni game will follow the Warriors’ games at 4 p.m. A cook out hosted by the softball
team will be held following the game.
For more information, please contact Jim Overturf at (641) 683-5299 or at jim.overturf@indianhills.edu or Hilarie Droz at (614) 683-5299 or at hilarie.droz@indianhills.edu.
a son Nathaniel and resides in Brentwood, TN.
Email justin.olivier@us.army.mil.
Tessa (Pershy) Fisher, ’05 (HIT), is a medical
coder at North Kansas City Hospital. Tessa and
her husband Adam were married in Corydon, on
June 20, 2009. Tessa and Adam reside in Excelsior
Springs, MO. Email tmpershy@hotmail.com.
Heather (Hendrickson) Bible, ’06 (ADN), is
a registered employee health nurse at John C
Lincoln. Heather and her husband, Rod, moved
to Surprise, AZ where Rod is stationed at Luke Air
Force Base. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in
nursing. Heather and Rod have 2 children, Taylor
and Kamryn. Email rodnheather@hotmail.com.
Zachary Dunlavy, ’06 (AA), married Holly
(Ulin) Dunlavy, ’09 (ADN), on October 9,
2010, in Bloomfield. Zachary works at Barker
Specialty Products in Centerville. Holly works
as a registered nurse at Davis County Hospital in
Bloomfield. Zach and Holly reside in Bloomfield.
Kiel Fogle, ’06 (AA), is pursuing a Doctorate of
Pharmacy at Creighton University through the
distance pharmacy program. Kiel will graduate
with his pharmacy degree in 2012. Kiel lives
in Iowa City. He noted, “IHCC will always
hold a special place in my heart. My education
began on the best foot possible at IHCC!” Email
okfogle_20@hotmail.com.
Scott Meier, ’06 (Automotive Technology),
and Cassie (Stephen) Meier, ’08 (Radiologic
Technology) were married on July 25, 2009.
Scott works as a mechanic at Hartwig Motors and
Cassie works part-time as a radiology technologist
at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Cassie is also
attending the University of Iowa and majoring
in radiation sciences with a focus in diagnostic
medical sonography. Cassie and Scott reside in
Coralville. Email oscarmeier21@gmail.com.
Jill Hoeck, ’06 (AA), is a
coordinator of prospective
students on the Indian Hills
Ottumwa Campus. While at
Indian Hills Jill was twice
named the National Tournament
Setter of the Year at the NJCAA
Jill Hoeck
Volleyball
Championships.
After graduating from Indian
Hills, Jill continued her volleyball career and
education at the University of North Carolina
Wilmington (UNCW). Jill finished 4th on the AllTime Career Assist Leaders chart during her 2-year
stint with the UNCW volleyball team. Jill worked
in the hospitality industry at Hilton Garden Inn in
Des Moines before joining the Indian Hills staff
in July 2010. Jill is working toward her master’s
degree in business leadership at William Penn
University. Email jill.hoeck@indianhills.edu.
Abby Conrad, ’07 (AA), was
recently hired as an Admissions
Counselor for the Ottumwa
Job Corps Center.
After
graduating from Indian Hills,
Abby attended the University
of Northern Iowa where she
Abby Conrad graduated with a bachelor’s
degree in family services in
2009 and a master’s degree in school counseling
in 2011.
Mona (Gorden) Dean, ’07 (AA), is a medical
biller for Softactics, Inc. Mona and her husband
Chuck have 2 children, Kili and Dylan. She
enjoys traveling when she has free time. Mona
and Chuck live in Ottumwa. Email deanm46@
yahoo.com.
Jane Sapp, ’07 (AA), was
named the Indian Hills 2010
Outstanding Retiree.
Jane
served Indian Hills for nearly
30 years, before retiring
in August 2010. Jane was
described as “a real gem, who
Jane Sapp
has been such an asset to Indian
Hills.” Jane and her husband,
Jerry, reside in Eldon.
Thomas Bellon, ’08 (Computer Programming),
is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology,
Sociology, and Human Services. Thomas and his
wife Nora have 5 children, and live in Ottumwa.
tdbellon@hotmail.com.
Aaron Deevers, ’08 (Machine Technology), is
a press operator/lead-man at American Building
Components. Aaron resides in Eddyville. Email
dtrain_05@yahoo.com.
Jamie Wang, ’08 (AA), graduated with a degree
in Business Administration from the American
Institute of Business in Des Moines. Jamie lives
in Malcom. Email wangj@aib.edu.
Alicia Paup, ’09 (AA), is an online student
pursuing a degree in business administration at the
American Institute of Business. Alicia resides in
Jefferson. Email sweetalpine89@hotmail.com.
Timothy Miller, ’10 (Computer Networks/
Security), is a rhythm storage SAN/Disk technician
at IBM in Dubuque. Email timmer2007@gmail.
com.
2010’s
Aandrea Beary, ’10 (AA), is pursuing a degree
in communication disorders through the Utah
State University online program. Aandrea and
her husband Patrick live in Lovilia. Email
bearycattle@sirisonline.com.
Nikki Edgington, ’10 (AA), is an emergency
room admitting representative at Mahaska Health
Partnership in Oskaloosa. She has a daughter
Josslyn and lives in Oskaloosa. Nikki plans to
continue her education in the near future. Email
nikkiedgington@ymail.com.
Christina (Riley) Estes, ’10 (AA), is employed as
a one-on-one aide in the Ottumwa School district.
Christina and her husband Andrew have 4 children
and live in Ottumwa. Email aceestes@hotmail.
com.
Rebecca (Giesener) Gay, ’10 (AA and
Administrative Assistant), is working at
Developing Great Relationships, Inc. Rebecca and
her husband, Nathaniel Gay, ’08 (Welding), reside
in New Sharon. Nathaniel is a welder at Vermeer
Corp, in Pella. Email nhrtgay@hotmail.com.
Sara Hackathorn, ’10 (AA), is working on her
registered nurse degree and then plans to continue
her education and pursue a bachelor’s of science
in nursing. Sara and her husband Chester have 6
children and reside in Corydon. Sara noted, “I am
able to achieve my educational goals because of
IHCC’s willingness to work with my schedule. If I
can do it – anyone can!” Email hackathorngang@
yahoo.com.
Melissa (Pothoven) Hoose, ’10 (Paramedic
Specialist and AA), is a paramedic specialist in
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the Des Moines area. Melissa and her husband,
Jonathan Hoose, 08 (AA), live in Oskaloosa.
Email purelyamerican@hotmail.com.
Jennifer
Johnston,
’10
(Administrative
Assistant), is a picker in the fulfillment division
of Brownells, Inc. Jennifer lives in Montezuma.
Email hurtle_girl09@hotmail.com.
Brad Mergen, ’10 (AA), is
beginning his senior season with
the University of Cincinnati
baseball team. During the 2011
baseball season, Brad appeared
in 10 games and started 6 games
on the mound for the Bearcats.
Brad Mergen Email brad_mergen20@live.
com.
Jamie Rauch Miller, ’10 (LPN), is a medicalsurgery nurse at Decatur County Hospital in Leon.
Jamie and her husbandTravis reside in Decatur.
Email jraumiller@mchsi.com.
Sierra Walker, ’10 (AA, LPN), is working for the
Appanoose County Community Care Services.
She is currently enrolled in an online registered
nurse program. Sierra lives in Mystic. Email
isierra16@live.com.
Charissa (King) Zugg, ’10 (AA), is continuing
her education at Buena Vista University. Charissa
and her husband Chad have 2 children, Chalan
and Sophia. Charissa and her family reside in
Ottumwa. Email chzugg@gmail.com.
Sarah Wilcox, ’11 (AA),
recently had her softball jersey
retired by Carlisle High School.
Sarah had a tremendous career
at both Carlisle High School
and Indian Hills. Sarah was a
four-year starter for Carlisle
Sarah Wilcox and a two-year starter at Indian
Hills. Sarah plans to continue
her education and pursue a degree in physical
therapy at Des Moines University.
Births
Joel Johnson, ’00 (Computer Networking), and
his wife Silvia welcomed Eian Johnson on August
2, 2010. Eian joins big brothers Aidan and Eli.
Joel is an electrical equipment engineer at Texas
Instruments. Joel and his family reside in Dallas,
TX. Joeljohnson98@yahoo.com.
Star (Esslinger) Lilly, ’01
(AA), and Brett Lilly, ’02
(AA), welcomed Cruz Daniel
on June 6, 2011. Cruz joins
big sisters Makenna and
Alexa. Brett and Star reside
in Romeoville, IL, where Brett
Star & Brett manages a Target store and Star
Lilly
is a stay-at-home mom.
Kari (Bright) Price, ’02
(AA), and John Price, ’02
(AA), welcomed twins Max
William and Kane Spencer
on April 9, 2011.
Max
and Kane join big sister
Carter. While at Indian Hills
Kari & John
Price
Kari was a member of the
Warriors softball team and
John was a member of the Falcons baseball team.
John and Kari reside in Des Moines.
Lindsay (Sieren) Epperson, ’03 (AA), and her
husband Kelby welcomed Casyn on February
5, 2010. After graduating from Indian Hills,
she continued her education at Saint Ambrose
University. Lindsay is the gateway treatment
center director for Young House Family Services
and is also an adjunct instructor for Buena Vista
University. Email just.results@yahoo.com.
Lora (Shelangoski) Tabbert, ’04 (AA), and her
husband Troy welcomed Kade Robert on June
30, 2010. Lora is a teacher in the Ventura School
District. Lora, Troy, and Kade reside in Manly,
IA. Email lori_ann20@hotmail.com.
In Memory
Michael Archibald passed away December 31,
2010. Michael served in the Army in Vietnam
and then served 20 years in the Army Reserves
achieving the rank of Colonel. He accepted a
position with the Centerville Police Department
in 1963. In 1964, he became a special agent for
the Rock Island Railroad and was stationed in
Indian Hills Alumni at C&C Machining
C&C Machining, in Centerville, could be considered “overrun” with Indian Hills’ alumni, but that is perfectly fine with
President Gaylon Cowan. Gaylon noted, “The strong training and hands-on experience students receive at Indian Hills make
them valuable assets to every company.” C&C Machining, Inc, was started 17 years ago by brothers Geoff and Gaylon
Cowan. The company that originally began in the family’s barn, now has a workforce of 70 employees and ships products
worldwide. To date there are 14 Indian Hills’ alumni employed at C&C Machining.
Front row left to right: Ryan Sales, ’11 (Machine Technology), Joel Cowan, ’11 (Machine Technology), Brigitte (Brown)
Walker, ’89 (AA), Shakira Sias, ’07 (AA), Jimmy Dodge, ’84 (Machine Technology), Trevor Micetich, ’07 (Machine
Technology), and Jeremy Moorman, ’06 (Machine Technology). Back row left to right: Todd Sebolt, ’91 (Machine
Technology), Josh McMahon, ’01 (Machine Technology, Gaylon Cown, ’90 (Machine Technology), Ed Pancrazio, ’76
(Machine Technology), Brad Morrow, ’99 (Machine Technology), and Dallas Wahl, ’04 (Machine Technology).
Chicago, IL; El Reno, OK; and Irving, TX. He
also served as the program coordinator for the
Criminal Justice Program at Indian Hills. In 1977,
Michael became the first investigator for the Iowa
Board of Medical Examiners. He retired in 2001.
He is survived by his wife Patricia and 3 children,
Michelle, Ann, and Matthew.
Miriam Briggs passed away
March 16, 2011 in Ottumwa.
Miriam retired from Indian
Hills in 1978 and continued
her service to the Ottumwa
community through volunteer
work at the Ottumwa Public
Miriam Briggs Library, St. Joseph Hospital, the
Salvation Army, and the Board
of Education. She is survived by her sons, Dennis
and John, and 3 grandchildren.
John Schoolen passed away
August 26, 2010 in Des
Moines. After graduating from
Westmar College, John entered
the Army and tested weapons
in Vietnam. When he returned
from Vietnam, he owned and
John Schoolen operated his own construction
business and worked for
Chicago Rivet. In 1984, he began working at
Indian Hills teaching machine technology. He
retired from Indian Hills in 2007 as the customized
learning coordinator. John was extremely active in
the community. He is survived by his wife Glenda,
2 daughters, Laura and Lisa, and 4 grandchildren.
Sheila Starcevich passed away
July 9, 2010 in Centerville.
Sheila obtained her teaching
degree from Simpson College,
but continued her education at
Drake University, Truman State
University, and Indian Hills.
Sheila
She taught for many years in
Starcevich
the Centerville Community
Schools and St. Mary’s Parochial School. She
was extremely active in the community and
enjoyed traveling, sewing, decorating, painting,
and singing in the church choir. She is survived
by her children, Jo Ann, Jean, Jim, Sheila, and Joe;
and 6 grandchildren.
Linda Hill, ’67 (ADN), passed away October 12,
2010 in Iowa City. After graduating from Indian
Hills, Linda worked as a staff RN at Ottumwa
Regional Health Center for 16 years. She also
worked at Hospice of Wapello and Davis Counties
for 4 years. Linda is survived by her daughters,
Lisa and Sara, and 6 grandchildren.
Ed Mathias, ’72 (Iowa Tech), passed away August,
1, 2010. He worked for Boitnott Enterprises for
17 years following graduation from Iowa Tech.
Ed was heavily involved in many aspects of the
Ottumwa community including the First Christian
Church, Ottumwa Jaycees, Soap Box Derby, Izaak
Walton League, and the American Red Cross
National Disaster Relief Organization. He was
an avid volunteer and assisted with numerous
activities and events throughout the Ottumwa area.
Debra Sylvester, ’75 (ADN), passed away on
June 25, 2010 in Bloomington, IL. She is survived
by her husband Frank, daughter Minda, and two
sons, Weston and Colton.
Cheri Staebler, ’78 (AA), passed away June 26,
2010. Cheri enjoyed golfing, and NASCAR, and
owned and operated Merry Maids in Ottumwa.
She is survived by her husband Ron, daughter
Jenna, stepdaughter Shelly, and 5 grandchildren.
Debbie Ammenhauser, ’82 (Cosmetology),
passed away January 14, 2011. After graduating
from Indian Hills, Debbie worked as a color
instructor with Matrix and later owned and
operated Expectations of Beauty Salon in Iowa
City.
Todd McEldoon, ’82 (AA), passed away February
2, 2011, in Rochester, MN. Todd worked as a
produce manager for Hy-Vee in Cherokee, IA and
later transferred to work in Rochester. He enjoyed
traveling, camping, fishing, boating, and watching
the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Tim Sloan, ’84 (Machine Technology), passed
away June 3, 2010, in Johnstown, CO. After
graduating from Indian Hills, Tim worked for 3M
in Knoxville, IA, Woodward Governor Co in Fort
Collins, CO, and at Owens-Illinois in Windsor,
CO. Tim was inducted into the Knoxville High
School Hall of Fame in 2008 for his skills on the
football field. Tim is survived by his daughter
Allison and grandson Preston.
Douglas St. Clair, ’85 (AA), passed away January
31, 2011, in Columbia, MO. Doug worked for
nearly 25 years at Griffin Wheel, where he was
the operations manager of the Keokuk, IA plant.
Doug enjoyed raising livestock, fishing and
hunting. Doug was pursuing a bachelor’s degree
in business at the time of his death. He is survived
by his wife Sherri and their 3 children, Ryan,
Alexis, and Paige.
William “Bill” Bunch, ’86
(AA), passed away October 21,
2010. After graduating from
Indian Hills, Bill attended the
University of Northern Iowa
and completed a bachelor’s
degree in science education.
William “Bill” Bill taught science at Mason
Bunch
City Middle School and North
Scott Junior High. He also
taught industrial technology at Central High
School in DeWitt and Davenport North High
School. Bill enjoyed wood working, home
remodeling, gardening, baking, exercising, church
and reading. He is survived by his daughters
Brittany and Emily.
Tony Bishop, ’87 (AA), passed
away June 24, 2010. Tony
was extremely active in the
community coaching youth
sports, assisting with Indian
Hills Warriors basketball, and
active in the First Lutheran
Tony Bishop Church.
Tony worked for
Coca-Cola in Ottumwa. He
is survived by his wife Lisa and children Ashli,
Alyson, Madison, Quentin, and Elisabeth.
Janie Garland, ’89 (Iowa
Tech
and
Microcomputer
Specialist), passed away March
20, 2011 in Des Moines. She
worked at Indian Hills for
25 years and retired from the
aviation department in 2007.
Janie Garland Janie enjoyed taking trips on
motorcycles, boating, bingo and
spending time with her family. She is survived by
her husband Steve, 2 children Andrea and Bobby
and 2 grandchildren.
Mike Clouse, ’95 (AA), passed
away October 5, 2010. After
graduating from Indian Hills,
Mike earned a bachelor’s
degree from Buena Vista
University. He worked as a
sign painter for 30 years before
Mike Clouse working at the Indian Hills
Bookstore. Mike retired from
Indian Hills in January 2010. He is survived by
his wife Carla, 4 children, Paige, Cory, Evan, and
Cheyenna and 3 grandchildren.
Cindy (Allen) Jordan, ’96 (ADN), passed
away February 9, 2011 in Pickering, MO. After
completing her nursing degree at Indian Hills,
she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing
at Missouri Western State University in 1998.
Cindy worked as a registered nurse for Heartland
Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO. She
is survived by her children, Tyler, Jessica, and
Michaela.
Blake Hinds, ’06 (AA), passed
away January 7, 2011. Blake
entered the Marine Corps
in 2008 and completed one
tour of duty in Afghanistan in
2009. While in the Marines he
received several awards and was
Blake Hinds a second-class combat survival
swimmer, rifle marksman, and a
tan belt in the Marine Corps martial arts.
Robyn Cossio, ’10 (AA), passed away September
5, 2010.She was a student in the Arts & Sciences
program on the Centerville Campus.
Matthew Mackey, ’10 (Aviation Pilot Training),
passed away July 28, 2010. Matt graduated from
high school in Texas in 1995 and immediately
began his career in the military with the US
Marine Corps and later the Army National Guard.
He served in Operation Enduring Freedom/Noble
Eagle in 2004 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in
2008. He is survived by his wife Kaanan and their
five children, Alexis, Jonathan, Chloe, Aiden, and
Hana.
Indian Hills Athletic Hall of Fame –
Nomination Form
The Indian Hills Athletic Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for the First Annual Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Indian Hills Athletic Hall of Fame was established
to honor individuals and teams for their outstanding performance, support of, and/or
significant contributions to the Indian Hills athletic program.
Eligibility Guidelines: An individual or team shall be eligible for induction into the Indian Hills
Athletic Hall of Fame when they meet the required waiting period (5 years) and at least one of the
suggested eligibility guidelines.
1) Individual Athletes:
a) Named All-American
b) Won an individual national championship or played on a national championship team
c) Received Conference honors
d) Other athletes worthy of consideration
2) Coaches who have compiled a significant winning record while supporting the educational
programs of the college and contributing to the future success of the athletes who competed
under their leadership.
3)Other persons (administrators, community members, faculty/staff, etc.) who have made a
significant contribution to the Indian Hills athletic program.
4) Any athletic team that qualified for an NJCAA National Tournament or NJCAA College World
Series.
Eligibility waiting period:
1) Nominees shall become eligible for the Indian Hills Athletic Hall of Fame five full academic
years after completing his/her athletic eligibility or coaching tenure at Indian Hills.
2) No waiting period applies for administrators, community members, faculty/staff, or others who
have made a significant contribution to the Indian Hills athletic program.
3) The Selection Committee may consider waiving the time requirement in extraordinary situations.
To do so, a unanimous vote would be required by the Committee.
Nominator Information
Name:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
State:
Zip:
Work Phone:
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President Lindenmayer Receives Award
Indian Hills President Dr. Jim Lindenmayer was named the
2011 Iowa Outstanding Chief Administrator by the Iowa Association
of Community College Trustees (IACCT). Dr. Lindenmayer was
presented the award on July 28, at the IACCT Annual Conference at
Des Moines Area Community College.
Dr. Lindenmayer assumed the role of Indian Hills President on
January 1, 2002. Since becoming president, he has led the college
through numerous renovation and expansion projects, including the
building of the Rural Health Education Center, the renovation of the
North Campus, the construction of a soccer field, and the current
improvements being made to Efner Academic Hall. President
Lindenmayer has also led Indian Hills through an unprecedented
growth in enrollment topping 5,000 students for the first time during
the 2009-10 academic year. He was also instrumental in bringing the
Job Corps Center to the Ottumwa area and assisting in the creation of
a Regional Economic Development plan. He also served as the head
of the Iowa Association of Community College Presidents.
President Lindenmayer has served Indian Hills for more
than 31 years. He began at the college in June 1980 as an adult
education coordinator. Since then he has held the titles of Personnel
Director, Dean of Personnel, and Vice President of Administration
and Personnel. Jim continues to look for new ways to improve
Indian Hills Community College and to better serve the students and
residents in our ten-county region.
Check Out the Indian Hills Website
There are many helpful links on the Indian Hills Website that may be of interest to
Alumni & Friends of IHCC. Here are just a few links that you might find particularly
fun and exciting:
Email:
Date of Nomination:
Reason for Nomination: (Please state why you believe this person is a qualified candidate for
induction into the Indian Hills Athletic Hall of Fame.)
Accomplishments at Indian Hills or contributions to Indian Hills’ athletics:
• Alumni Directory
* Username: alumni
* Password: connect2hills
• Alumni Update Form
• Newsletter
• Alumni Events
• Staff Directory
• Indian Hills Job Postings
• Non-Indian Hills Job Postings
• Memory Path Paver
• Hall of Fame Nomination www.indianhills.edu/alumnidirectory
www.indianhills.edu/alumniupdate
www.indianhills.edu/alumninewsletter
www.indianhills.edu/alumnievents
www.indianhills.edu/staff/staff
www.indianhills.edu/employment
www.indianhills.edu/alumni
www.indianhills.edu/memorypath
www.indianhills.edu/halloffame
Other Accomplishments or contributions after Indian Hills:
Burlington Alumni Reception
Nominee Information:
Name of Nominee/Team:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Email:
Sport(s):
Head Coach:
State:
Work Phone:
Year(s) Participated:
Zip:
The 5th Annual Burlington Alumni & Friends Reception will be held on Saturday,
February 25, 2012, in conjunction with the Indian Hills vs. Southeastern basketball
game. The reception will be held prior to the game from 5-6:30, at TRAX in the
Catfish Bend/Fun City complex. Join the Alumni & Friends Association for good
food, friendship and great basketball!
For information, please contact Bianca Myers at (641) 683-5302 or at bianca.myers@
indianhills.edu.
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Oktoberfest parade entries – 10 a.m.
Women’s Softball Games – 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Car show 12 – 4 p.m. - $10 Entry Fee for Show Cars
Men’s Basketball Open Practice – 1 p.m.
Chair Massages – 1 – 4 p.m.
Children’s Carnival & Craft Fair – FREE – 1 – 3 p.m.
IHCC Bookstore Open – 1 – 4 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Reception – 1 – 3 p.m.
Alumni Softball Game – 4 p.m.
The Hills Challenge – 4:30 p.m.
* Race up the hill on Indian Hills Drive
5K Race and 2 Mile Walk – 5 p.m.
* $20 early registration
* $25 race day registration
You’re Invited to IHCC
Homecoming 2011
The 2010-11 Cheerleading squad was one of 6
Indian Hills student groups to particiape in the
Oktorberfest Parade.
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IHCC Alumni Update
New Career? New Address? New Baby?
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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)
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Graduation Year or Years Attended
Address
City
Phone Number(s)
E-mail Address
Employer
Title
Spouse
Did spouse and/or children attend Indian Hills?
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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Page 4 | Alumni Updates
Page 3 | Sports Recap
Page 6 | Alumini Updates
Page 5 | Alumni Softball Game
We Want to Hear About You - There are many successful Indian Hills, Iowa Tech, Centerville Community College and Ottumwa
Heights alums, but we do not always hear from them. If you have a story to share or if you know of an alumnus who deserves
recognition because of his or her accomplishments, please let us know by filling out this form and mailing it in, or by contacting
Bianca Myers at (641) 683-5302 or bmyers@indianhills.edu.
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