Charlemagne Gililland Eekhoff 1998

Resides in Pella, Ia with her husband Dan and two daughters. Charlee continues to teach private music lessons year round as well as substitute teach […]

Jul 29, 2016 | 0 Comments

Stan Durey 1971

A native of Manchester, Iowa, now residing in Doylestown, Pa, Stan has not been slowed down by time and this year he has marked a […]

Jul 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Drew Readel 2013

Pursuing a master of arts degree in international relations at Webster University in Vienna, Austria. Chose Webster because Vienna has a high concentration of international […]

Jul 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Cisco Ruiz 2016

Cisco Ruiz ’16 has a new ride – the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. He knew he wanted to do something with marketing upon graduation, but never […]

Jul 21, 2016 | 0 Comments

Clint Larson 2004

Jennifer Stewart Larson ’04 and I relocated back to my family farm in Mediapolis, Iowa, where we operate a farm business with my family directly […]

Jul 20, 2016 | 0 Comments

Nathan Overberg 1994

Nathan Overberg ’94 was one of six individuals honored by The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute for their contributions to the community at the annual […]

Jul 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

William “Wayne” Hugen 1965

Wayne Hugen ’65 was inducted posthumously into the National Shuffleboard Association’s Hall of Fame for Special Services in Lakeside, Ohio on Thursday, July 21. This […]

Jul 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hildy Bowbeer 1976

I’ve recently completed my second year of an eight year term as a United States Magistrate Judge in the District of Minnesota. I love my […]

Jul 13, 2016 | 0 Comments

Billy Kevin Hebert 1982

Employment: For the past 27 years I have worked as an aircraft technician for Boeing. Aircraft I have worked on include the Stealth Bomber, 757, […]

Jul 13, 2016 | 1 Comment

Danielle Aldridge Cole 2013

Danielle Aldridge and Zach Cole of Woodward, were married at Blank Park Zoo on May 14. Two of her bridesmaids included Megan Overton Bouska ’13 […]

Jun 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Meghan Nelson 2014

Employment/Future Aspirations: When I was ready I applied for “a real job” and quickly grew in a marketing firm. I gained a lot of experience […]

Jun 14, 2016 | 0 Comments

Hiram Evans 1975

I have just completed a stint as lecturer at CSULA’S Criminalistics Program, teaching a graduate seminar on ethics, management and contemporary issues in forensic sciences. […]

Jun 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

Beth Verdoorn Draheim 1980

A mini reunion for the class of 1980 occurred at the wedding reception of Dave and Ann Sammon Long’s daughter, Rachel. They are pictured (left […]

Jun 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

Keith Bowers 2008

Keith has been awarded the international John Maynard Smith Prize which includes a monetary award; an all-expenses-paid trip to deliver a lecture at the 2017 […]

Jun 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

Judy Ruplinger Saluri 1976

I retired from the University of Iowa Admissions Office as Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions June 30, 2015 after 37 years in various positions in […]

Jun 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Lorna Medd Sopcak 1972

Lorna (Medd) Sopcak was recently promoted from Associate to (full) Professor of German at Ripon College in Ripon, WI, where she is Department Chair and […]

Jun 4, 2016 | 0 Comments

Nicole Sojka 2008

Recently graduated with an associated in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Vascular. Passed boards in abdomen, vascular, and obstetrics and gynecology. Started new job at FHN […]

May 31, 2016 | 1 Comment

Nathan Overberg 1994

The Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute (GDMLI) honors six individuals annually for their contributions to the community; five of which must be GDMLI alumni. Attorney […]

May 31, 2016 | 0 Comments

Rick Stahl 1987

Rick officiated at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City March 17-19. Rick has been a collegiate official […]

May 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

Laura Peterman Gallo 1996

Laura earned a master’s degree in school counseling in 2005 from the University of Iowa. In May she received a PhD from the University in […]

May 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

Tammy Williamson Chase 1990

Prior to joining Navy Pier Inc. as its director of communications and public relations, Tammy served as director of communications and media relations for the […]

May 26, 2016 | 0 Comments

Rachael Barrett Baker 2013

Married Jared Baker September of 2015. I’m currently work as a Lab Manager for Flint Hills Resources in Menlo, IA. Jared Baker is working as […]

May 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

Jon Sexton 2004

Employment: I currently serve as the Chief Culture Officer at Vibrant Credit Union where I’m responsible for overseeing Talent Development and Talent Management initiatives. I […]

May 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

Jim Langstraat 1981

I am the Vice President of Finance and Administration for Portland Community College.

May 10, 2016 | 0 Comments

Chris Sirridge 2015

Chris Sirridge ’15 and Chelsey Pierce ’15 of Pella were married Saturday, May 7 in Colfax. They enjoyed a unique way to transport themselves and […]

May 9, 2016 | 0 Comments

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