Farm Bureau awards $180,000 to current and future college students
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - April 29, 2011 - Agriculture is an important part of Iowa's overall economy and young people continue to see opportunity in ag-related studies as they plan for their future careers. The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has awarded $1,000 scholarships for tuition to 180 students who plan to study agriculture at their chosen colleges and universities. The recipients are pursuing majors in a variety of ag-related disciplines, including agriculture business, engineering, education, technology and animal science.
In addition, Justin Menke of Donnellson in Lee County was named the recipient of the Daniel Johnson Memorial Scholarship, a one-time $500 award for a student from one of eleven counties in southeast Iowa: Keokuk, Washington, Louisa, Muscatine, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Davis, Van Buren and Lee. The scholarship is awarded in honor of Daniel Johnson, a former Iowa Farm Bureau director, farmer, volunteer firefighter and school board president.
"Iowa's high school and college students truly represent the future of agriculture and Farm Bureau is proud to support them and contribute to their success," said IFBF Community Resources Director Barb Lykins.
First-time Farm Bureau scholarship recipients include 54 graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in their chosen college or university. Students are eligible to renew the scholarships for up to four years by maintaining a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and by being a student in good standing with the college or university.
Six recipients were selected from each of the nine IFBF districts. Scholarships were awarded to children of Farm Bureau members who plan to or currently attend an accredited college, university or community college to earn two- or four-year degrees.
First-time applicants were asked to write an essay indicating the contributions they expect to make to agriculture or agribusiness. They also were selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, community and extracurricular involvement and letters of recommendation.
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Editor's Note:First-time scholarship winners (listed alphabetically by hometown), parent names and future or current college are listed below.
IOWAFARM BUREAU FEDERATION FIRST-TIME SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Ackley, Holly Richtsmeier, Marvin and Glenna Richtsmeier, University of Northern Iowa
Albia, Carolyn Clark, Larry and Patricia Clark, Iowa State University
Ames, Erich Hodges, Gregory and Margot Hodges-Tinner, Iowa State University
Aurelia, Audrey Winterhof, Dan and Lynn Winterhof, Simpson College
Boone, Lauren Haglund, Kriss and Crystal Haglund, University of Northern Iowa
Boone, Leah Haglund, Kriss and Crystal Haglund, Iowa State University
Charles City, Ethan Voelker, Brian and Ann Voelker, Iowa State University
Clarion, Samuel Moore, Jim and Barb Moore, Central College
Corning, Erin Beck, Brent and Janice Beck, South Dakota State University
Corwith, Hillary Hilbert, Dan and Karyn Hilbert, University of Northern Iowa
Diagonal, Brett England, Mitchell and Melinda England, Southwestern Community College
Donnellson, Shannon Krogmeier, Ralph and Colleen Krogmeier, Iowa State University
Dundee, Megan Kleve, Dennis and Dawn Kleve, Iowa State University
Durango, Elizabeth Brehm, Steve and Sharon Brehm, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Essex, Tate Jensen, Blake and Connie Jensen, Wartburg College
Estherville, Holly Enerson, Arvin and Anna Enerson, Dordt College
Farmersburg, Margo Walz, Dean and Melissa Walz, Wartburg College
Fontanelle, Susan Herr, Paul and Virginia Herr, Iowa State University
Guthrie Center, Dustin Clark, Paul and Sheryl Clark, Iowa State University
Hancock, Courtney Harder, Paul and Dawn Harder, Iowa State University
Hornick, Michael Gallagher, Dennis and Lori Gallagher, Dordt College
Keota, Matt Romoser, Robert and Mary Beth Romoser, Iowa State University
Knoxville, Joshua Petersen, James and Julie Petersen, Iowa State University
Knoxville, Zeke Kauzlarich, Rick and Sue Kauzlarich, Iowa State University
LeMars, Brittany Jaminet, Michael and Karen Jaminet, Augustana College
LeMars, Kristen Ahlers, John and Debra Ahlers, Iowa State University
Long Grove, Travis Dierickx, Patrick and Lora Dierickx, Iowa State University
Marshalltown, Michael Burt, Allen and Dee Burt, Iowa State University
Mechanicsville, Sally Weets, Teresa and Steve Weets, Iowa State University
Modale, Blaire Shelton, Jeffrey and Julie Shelton, South Dakota State University
Moulton, Kassi Guinn, Eddie and Melanie Guinn, Iowa State University
New Hampton, Nicholas Winter, Michael and Denice Winter, Iowa State University
New Vienna, Nicholas Hoefler, Brian and Eileen Hoefler, Iowa State University
Newton, Michael Bell, Todd and Jayne Bell, Iowa State University
Ollie, Keaton Philips, Dennis and Sondra Philips, Indian Hills Community College
Osage, Tanner Lewis, Mike and Kim Lewis, Iowa State University
Osceola, Molly Curnes, Kelly and Jill Curnes, Southwestern Community College
Oskaloosa, Samuel Groenenboom, Joel and Laura Groenenboom, Iowa State University
Ottumwa, Ethan Conrad, Randy and Melanie Conrad, Iowa State University
Ottumwa, Jacob Swanson, Donald and Patricia Swanson, Iowa State University
Prescott, Haley Stalcup, Craig and Deena Stalcup, Iowa State University
Rockford, Jennifer Wicks, Terry and Tammy Wicks, Kirkwood Community College
Rockwell City, Bryce Dooley, Jana and Jay Maquire, Iowa State University
Sac City, William Riley, C. Gene and Jenny Riley, Iowa State University
Schleswig, Christina Riessen, Harry and Kay Riessen, Iowa State University
Sibley, Kevin Berkland, Daniel and Loretta Berkland, Iowa State University
Spragueville, Austin Lane, Kenneth and Karen Lane, Iowa State University
Storm Lake, Austin Ehlers, Brent and Carol Ehlers, Iowa State University
Strawberry Point, Ethan Knight, Bill and Lorri Knight, Iowa State University
Swea City, Genna Valvick, Arlyn and Annette Valvick, Northwestern College
Tama, Deanna Bidwell, Dale and Dianne Bidwell, Iowa State University
Van Horne, Evan Brehm, Joe and Sheryl Brehm, Iowa State University
Walcott, Austin Kessler, Jim and Ann Kessler, Iowa State University
Wheatland, Micah Klahn, Sandra Klahn and the late James Klahn, University of Wisconsin-Platteville