06/09/22: Area Happenings & Accomplishments
June 9, 2022

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United Community Bank joins fight against Alzheimer's Disease United Community Bank has united to fight Alzheimer's Disease with the Alzheimer's Association through participation in their UCB Purple & Jeans Days for June Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. UCB employees at all five UCB locations are joining in the fight against Alzheimer's disease by donating $10 to wear purple and jeans to work on Fridays. In addition to raising awareness about the disease, the funds raised for the Alzheimer's Association will help in the organization's efforts to provide care and support for Alzheimer's patients and advance critical research. Pictured left to right: Kristin Puck (UCB – Lake Park), Rachel Vanden Berg (UCB – Okoboji) presenting $500 check to Liz Vernon (Walk Manager, Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter), Vicki Martin (UCB – Ocheyedan), Amy Van Sloten (UCB – Hartley) and Megan Wintz (UCB – Milford).
Awarded scholarships by ILCC Foundation
The Iowa Lakes Community College Foundation has awarded scholarships to nearly 350 students to help pay for college. Scholarships awarded by the foundation are funded by Iowa Lakes alumni, community members and businesses to provide students with the chance to overcome financial obstacles as they pursue a quality education at Iowa Lakes Community College and beyond.
During this year's selection process, students will receive at least one scholarship from 102 different scholarship funds. The total dollar amount of scholar...
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