George Dixon moved to DeWitt with his wife and 3 children in 1983. He immediately got involved in his church community. George has always had a passion for sports and signed up to coach several of his kids baseball and softball teams. During this time he also joined the civil service commission. He spoke and
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Harold “Coach” Birney dedicated much of his life to education, athletics, and the DeWitt community. A respected coach, teacher, athletic director, veteran, and mentor, he left a legacy defined not only by victories on the field, but by the impact he made on generations of students and athletes. Born July 8, 1915, in DeWitt, Harold
Rita and Alan Nabb moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 2020. Alan graduated from DeWitt Community High School (now Central DeWitt) in 1963 and was elected to it’s Hall of Fame in 2014 as a Distinguished Graduate. He graduated from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, in 1967 with a double major in Mathematics and
Corrin Blandin was born September 16, 1970, in DeWitt, Iowa, to Francis and Shirley (Cleveland) Claeys. She was raised in Welton, Iowa, graduating from DeWitt Community Schools in 1989. Corrin continued her education at Iowa State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. After marrying her husband, Geoff Blandin, Corrin returned
For more than 40 years, DeWitt Eyecare has been dedicated to bettering the vision and eye health of our community. We understand your vision is an essential part of living a happy and healthy life, so we’ve devoted ourselves to providing reliable eye care in Eastern Iowa. We do this by prioritizing investing in technology,
Bob and Joan Reynolds moved to DeWitt in 1986. Bob is a Central DeWitt graduate and continued his education at Clinton Community College with an Associate Degree. Bob was a Teamster, having worked 37 years for Union Freight Companies in the Quad Cities until his retirement. Joan is a native of Boscobel Wisconsin. She is
Vern got his B.A. degree from Parsons College in 1958, and his M.A. from the University of Iowa in 1968. He continued to take extra course work throughout his career. Vern taught for 6 years at Hudson High School in Hudson, Iowa, and then for 30 years at Central Community High School in DeWitt, from
Ryanne Marie Gillum was a proud member of the Class of ’99. She attended Central DeWitt Schools K-12 where she was an honor student participating in band, chorus, NHS, FCA, basketball and softball always wearing #42. She excelled in softball and managed to rewrite the record books in every pitching category, while being named to
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Ron Besst (1943-2024) Shirley Besst (1945-2011) Ron and Shirley Besst were Iongtime residents of Dewitt, Iowa. Ron and Shirley had a loving marriage of 49 years. Raising two children in Dewitt. They loved the Dewitt community. Shirley was employed as a teacher’s aide with Central Community school district. Ron was employed with “REC”. The scholarship
Camila Christine “CeCe” Barnes was born on June 2nd, 2022. She was 8 lbs 8 oz. and 21.5 inches long. Camila had a full head of hair, a round little face and a very loud first cry. Many of you (students) got to see her grow, predict her gender, her due date, which sibling she’d
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Beth Weiskircher taught early learning, kindergarten, and jump start at Ekstrand from 1976 until her retirement in 2010 – 33 years of story time, shapes and colors, cheerful bulletin boards, lesson plans, recess duty, warm hugs, and chicken patties on school-made buns. She wiped tears and runny noses, wrangled snow boots and mittens, championed childhood
Ray and Jan moved to DeWitt in the early 1960s where Jan taught in the Central Community School system for 30+ years. Ray is proud to have served his country in the US Army and was a self- employed businessman. Ray and Jan have been strong supporters of community organizations and believe people need to
The Ann (McClimon) Moyna Memorial Scholarship is in honor of the late Ann Moyna, who passed away unexpectedly in 2021 from complications with ovarian cancer. Ann (McClimon) grew up in DeWitt and was a 1985 graduate of Central De Witt High School. After marrying Steve Moyna of Elkader, they moved to Altoona in 1992. Ann
Bill and Ruth were married in DeWitt in 1959. They raised two daughters, Karen and Lori, in the Central DeWitt Community School District, the same district Ruth graduated from and later taught in for over 30 years. Bill served in the U.S. Navy and was later employed by Chemplex. Education and specialized training is so
Tom Capper was born in DeWitt, IA and graduated high school in 1963. He loved growing up in DeWitt, especially seeing the pink and purple sunsets from the window of his childhood home. While it’s a small community, he saw what a difference was made by the cultural value DeWitt residents put on raising up
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Both Gary and Mary were raised in the Quad city area. Gary grew up and attended school in Davenport and Mary in DeWitt. After moving away from the area, Gary for military service in Vietnam and Mary to attend College, they returned and both graduated from the University of Iowa. They moved to DeWitt in
DeWitt resident Sally Banowetz passed away in 2020, but her memory lives on through a memorial endowment fund in her honor. Sally and her husband, Paul, had 15 children, 40 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. The Banowetz family decided to create a lasting legacy to honor their parents by establishing The Paul and Sally Banowetz
LincolnWay Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, has established the David A. and Sandra K. Deke Scholarship endowment fund. Endowed funds support perpetual giving with annual payouts, and distributions from the Deke Scholarship Fund will support Central DeWitt High School seniors for generations to come. “We hope our scholarships will go
Jim Owen grew up in Camanche, Iowa, in the 1940’s and 50’s. Graduating from Clinton High School in 1955, he then joined the United States Air Force for five years. He served in the Middle East and California during those years. Jim married Wilma Behr of DeWitt in 1957. They had two boys, Jim in
Don Thiltgen was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. In junior high he played football, basketball and loved track. He lived two miles from school, so after practice he walked home, but most often times, he ran to increase the strength in his legs. When he got home from school, his job was to prepare
Three generations of the Kilburg Family have called DeWitt home. The Kilburg Family Scholarship honors the memory of family members who were lost too soon and the Family’s continued commitment to the DeWitt community. Darwin and Judy moved to DeWitt in 1971 where they built a business (D&D Chevrolet) while raising three daughters. Kris (Lindsly),
Sam Potter graduated from Central in 1981. His love for performing arts never died, his degree was in performing arts and theater. Scholarship awarded to students interested in fine arts.
Iowa Mutual Insurance Company open in 1890’s in DeWitt. Serving home owners, local industries and commercial businesses in Iowa, Illinois and Nebraska. Scholarship awarded to a student with emphases in business
Music and creative arts were always important to life-long Clinton County residents Elvis and Evelyn. Scholarships awarded to student with emphases in fine arts
Dr. Tubbs and Myra are graduates of Iowa State University. Dr. Tubbs has a PHD from Cornell University and president of First Central State Bank and Onward Holding Company. Scholarship is awarded to a student attending Eastern Iowa Community College.
Neil Padgett was a teacher and basketball coach at Central DeWitt. Scholarship awarded to a basketball player for four years.
Nellie was born in IN and moved to DeWitt as maid for a couple she met in Chicago.
On July 24th 2007, Mitchell left us due to injuries he sustained in a car accident. He would have been a Senior in 2008 at Central High School.
On May 11, 1981, during the course of the evening’s business meeting and 4-H presentations, an explosion occurred in the house that held 27 people (4-H members, their parents, siblings and leaders) and severely injured many of them. It was a miracle that no one lost his or her life that night.
DeWitt Police Foundation works to promote crime prevention, public safety and education at Central. No GPA- Scholarship awarded to those interested in Criminal Justice.
Lillian Marie Hall was born on October 12, 1905, marrying Leslie “Kelly” Fell in February 1927. Lillian worked as a bookkeeper at Peters Motor Company in DeWitt. Volunteering was always part of Lillian’s life. She volunteered for bloodmobiles, Pierian Club, and served Noon Lion Luncheons for the many years. As a member of the First
Florence M. Galitz Schrader lived for eighty three years in DeWitt Iowa. She was educated, married, and worked in the community. Florence attended Dewitt Schools, married Charles C. Schrader and worked at the Iowa Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement in 1968. Showing her appreciation to the community, Florence included a Central Scholarship in her
Donald Gene Henricksen was born in April of 1942, growing up in DeWitt, graduating from DeWitt High School in 1960. Don continued his education in finance at the University of Iowa, graduating in 1967. Farming in Clinton, Scott and Jackson Counties following his graduation. Don was farming 1600 acres in 1981. Patricia McDonald and Donald
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