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Fall 2006
Focus on Our Families
Iowa City Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House provides a safe, supportive
“home away from home” for families whose children are
receiving critical medical care in Iowa City.
Published twice annually
My heart goes out to all the families who enter the Ronald McDonald House. I met many different families while there, all who were dealing with so much. I was humbled by the experience and will forever look at life through different eyes. We will forever remember our time spent there.Toni R. Wombaker and Teyawna
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These children touched our lives for just a brief
time. They remain in our hearts.
Courtney DavisJune Kirk
Ava HartleyTimmy JohnsonBrody ConnellyJosh Kuhlmann
Ellie Oliver
Jeff Disterhoft, PresidentDoug Paul, Vice President, and Chair, Development CommitteeMary Ann Peters, SecretaryJohn Beasley, TreasurerMichael Artman, M.D.Tami BarrettKathy Bierl, Chair, Operations Committee Greg JensenLois KarpinskeKatie McElligottMichelle McErlaneRoger MuselmanJerry MrozinskiKevin O’BrienCindy PostlerMary Ann PetersTony RyanRobert SierkJeff Smothers
Board of Directors
Full-time:Ed Zastrow, Executive Director [email protected] 319-356-4578
Jake Sommer, Operations Director [email protected] 319-356-4417
Carson Eggland, Development Coordinator [email protected] 319-384-5852
80% time:Jill Happel, Family Services Coordinator [email protected] 319-356-3912
Part-time:Night Managers
Heidi Golden Bryce HawkAnnie Kriegel Nate NicholsonKyle Smothers Jenny VitzthumRyan Vitzthum
Staff
A major responsibility for our Board of Directors is financial oversight, especially for a charity that is 100% funded by private dollars. I’ll tell you a
bit out our oversight.
Each month, House staff circulates to all board members a detailed summary for the preceding month’s financial activity.
The report is prepared by a professional CPA independent of our board
and independent of the accounting firm that performs our annual audit. This independent oversight is extra assurance for staff and board alike.
Financial activity is segmented into the two major categories of revenue and expense. Some 108 separate line items track activity within those two basic categories. Those line items are displayed, for purposes of easy comparison and spotting variances, in side-by-side columns: actual activity year-to-date, annual budget for each line, plus two prior year’s actual activity for each line item.
At a glance, board and staff see totals for current activity, just as we can spot variances in current activity from budget or from prior year’s revenue and expenses.
We pride ourselves on our accountability and squeaky clean financial management. Our monthly budget, income and balance statements to the board are critical components for helping us to meet our fiduciary duties.
Jeff Disterhoft, PresidentBoard of Directors
President’s Message
730 Hawkins DriveIowa City, Iowa 52246-2509
319-356-3939Fax: [email protected]/ronaldmcdonaldhouse
Iowa City Ronald McDonald House
Jeff SmothersJeff, from Washington,
Iowa, has nearly three decade’s experience as a technician responsible for measurement and regulation of natural gas
for Kinder Morgan, Inc. Jeff has six-year’s volunteer
experience at the House.
Katie McElligottKatie, originally from Cedar Falls, holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from
UI. She is pursuing an MBA at Iowa while working
as a Project Manager, Information Systems at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
Katie is appointed to the board in grateful recognition of
the services University of Iowa students give to this House.
Board Adds Jeff Smothers and Katie McElligott
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Steve BeislerOriginally is from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and lives in Iowa City with his wife,
Jean. A teacher for more than 30 years, Steve started volunteering at the House three years ago. In his spare time, Steve enjoys traveling
and going on volunteer vacations with the Sierra Club and the American Hiking Society. In addition to his part-time job at ACT, Steve also likes to read and does a lot of gardening.
“I read an article in the Press-Citizen concerning the need the Ronald McDonald House has over holiday breaks as
many of the student volunteers go home at that time. Then, after my own surgery, the people at the Ronald McDonald House
were very kind and did not expect that I could do more than what my rehabilitation allowed.”
Hidenori WatanabeA native of Japan, Hidenori is a former emergency medical technician and current phlebotomist who now works at the Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing as
a research assistant. He is hoping to get into an MD/PhD program. In addition to his interests in science, Hidenori likes to read, jog and
play the flute.
“I read a book called On Children and Death written by Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross when I was an undergraduate. She listed the Ronald McDonald House as one of many places where volunteers can reach parents and contribute in various
ways. I like meeting interesting parents and lighting up their faces. Showing them that I care and bringing a big smile to
them and the Ronald McDonald House are my missions. It is often not a glamorous job, but I believe the House is the best place to
develop effective communication skills with patient’s families, particularly for potential healthcare providers.
Chloe MelleckerOriginally from Coralville, Chloe is a UI sophomore majoring in Integrative Physiology. Chloe hopes to attend medical school. Outside of school and
volunteering for the House, Chloe works at the Iowa City Public Library and Pagliai’s Pizza. She loves attending Hawkeye football games and
traveling to see her boyfriend play soccer.
“Both my older and younger sisters were born with serious heart problems and had to have surgery as babies. I feel like this helps me relate a little to the guests’ situations because they could be my parents. It also helps because I’ve seen
my sisters grow up and lead completely normal lives, and I know that things can turn out for the best. Volunteering makes
me feel like I am helping someone and making a difference. The House helps me understand what people go through outside the
hospital. It opened my eyes to how diverse the UIHC is and how many people it attracts from other states and countries.”
Volunteer Spotlight
Carson Eggland, Development Director Carson, from Pella, IA, is a 2006 UI graduate in Management &
Organizations, College of Business, plus a minor in
Sociology. Carson brings three year’s experience with the House to this position. Carson first
volunteered at the House, and was later hired as a Night
Manager. He’s helped coordinate several of our special event fundraisers. Carson is now our full-time Development Coordinator.
Heidi Golden Heidi, and her twin sister, Beth, were born and raised in Deerfield, Illinois.
Heidi is currently a UI junior accounting major who
intends to become a CPA. Her smile is constant, big and bright.
Heidi, a pull tab collector since childhood, began
volunteering at the House a year ago. Heidi is a gregarious, upbeat person whose many interests include golf, travel, running, boarding, reading and enjoying outdoor activity.
Staff Spotlight
•Volunteersscheduledperweek:70
•Totalvolunteerhours:7,878
•CommunityServiceProjecthours:3,317
Volunteershelpusreducecostsandoperateefficiently.
Iowa City Ronald McDonald House4
On the morning of Sunday, September 10th, shooters gathered at Highland Hideaway Hunting in Riverside to do something they love while supporting a great cause. Participants arranged themselves in teams of five, with each shooter getting the chance to break 150 targets. Over 40 volunteers worked the 15 different stations. Halfway through the event, P.H.A.T. Daddy’s provided a nice warm lunch for everyone. The day concluded with prizes being awarded to the winning teams, silent auction items being handed out, a raffle drawing, and a sincere thank you from a frequent House guest, Michelle Tedrow. In its first year, the event raised over $6,000 for the House.
Piano Celebration a Big Success in Davenport
The annual Piano Celebration was held April 22-23 at Northpark Mall in Davenport. More than 300 student and guest pianists entertained the crowds while raising over $28,000 for the House, a new record. For the second year in row, Melanie Kessler, Bettendorf, was the top student fundraiser.
Organizing Committee Kathy BierlChristine FosterJim FosterLynn KroegerDebbie LairdGene TaetsPenny McGimpsey
1st Annual Sporting Clays Charity Shoot
AWESOME Volunteers from ISAHL – Iowa Student Association of Healthcare Leaders: front row: Emily Gandek, Jessica Aguilar, Nina Braiman. Back row: Thomas Saul, Taylor Heim, Melinda Malek, Luke Hicks, Matthew Steen, Ellen Davis, Anshul Dixit.
Mark and Melanie Kessler, top fundraisers at $1,711!
The Kids & Clays Foundation Highland Hideaway HuntingJohnson ControlsTargets on the MovePromatic TrapsBlack Hawk Soil ServiceMadison County Sportsman ClubCoca-ColaMcDonald’s – Kevin O’Brien
Fin & FeatherScheelsTheisen’sLeash On LifeOrscheln Farm & Home SupplyCedar Rapids Rough RidersPaul’s DiscountTan-Tar-A Resort
Major Sponsors Modern Woodmen of America
YamahaJoseph E. D’Souza, D.D.S.
Ken Swartz LTDThe Ad GroupSTAR 93.5 FM
Quad-City TimesKWQC –TV
Dimensional GraphicsUS Bank
Save the dates: April 21–22, 2007
Left to right: Brian R. Miller, David Kohoutek, Brian Klinefelter.
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Perfect weather made for a fun afternoon for 144 golfers (our cap) at our 5th Annual “Fore the House” golf outing. The 2006 “Fore the House” golf outing netted$45,950, an 18% increase over last year’s record net. In the past five years, this golf outing has generated a net of $189,000 for the House.
“It does not get much better!”
Platinum Sponsors: $3,500Glenn & Lois Karpinske; The Kenneth Kinsey Foundation; Harvest Farm & Scenic
Preserve; Kevin O’Brien; Mergen Orthodontics, John Mergen, DDS; Tom & Lori Cardella
Gold Sponsors: $1,000East Balt Commissary, Inc.; University of Iowa Community Credit Union; Hawkeye Harley-Davidson; Perlman-Rocque; Carousel Motors; Toyota of Iowa City/ABRA
Auto Body & Glass; ISI; Mike Evans; University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics / Children’s Hospital of Iowa; Iowa State Bank & Trust Co.; Plaza Auto Auction; Chezik-Bell
Imports; McDonald’s,Waterloo & Cedar Falls; McGurk – Meyers Chrysler – Plymouth; McDonald’s, Kewannee; Coca – Cola; Goodfellow Printing; Mergen Orthodontics
Silver Sponsors: $500Anne Hargrave; ACT; The Brown Bottle; Chuck & Sally Orr; Steve & Jo Bowers; Westport Touchless Autowash; Lori Reeves; Iowa Pediatric Dental Clinic, Don
Peterson, D.D.S.; Iowa City Press-Citizen; Ed & Sherri Zastrow; Sylvia Mejia & Joe Fowler ; Hodge Construction; Nagle Lumber; West Bank; Knutson Construction;
Wells Fargo Bank; Omni Interlocken Resort; Eagle Ridge Resort; Dick & Kathleen McKeen; Metro Studios; LaserWash / SuperWash
Bronze Sponsors: $250McCormack Distributing Co.; Shive-Hattery; Integer QSR; The Mansion; Kyran J. Cook & Kay Gfeller; F & M Bank; Streb Construction Co., Inc.; Hawkeye Ready Mix - Cedar Rapids; Pagliai’s Pizza; Mercer Health; Arleigh & Sue Clemens; Vaassen, Pluemmer, LLC,
CPA’s; Hills Bank & Trust Co.; RBC Dain Rauscher; AW Welt Ambrisco
The Iowa City Rotary Club—Thursday Noon, co-sponsor for this
event from Day One, really makes this event go. Thank you!
Golfers, volunteers, our many sponsors, and Finkbine staff—
especially Terry Anderson, Chad Mejia and Jim Moore—make this
event a success.
“Fore the House” CommitteeChuck Skaugstad Jr. and Steve Bowers, Co-Chairs
Brad Baldes, Jeff Disterhoft, John Baker, Kari Gehrke, Maggie Mowrey, Shawn Hedlund, Ken Kinsey, Jeff Maske, Dick McKeen, John Murphy, Chuck Orr, Doug Paul, Jake Sommer, Ed Zastrow, Nancy Quellhorst, Anne Hargrave, Dave Sowers, Carson Eggland, Terry Anderson
Doug Goodfellow, Dick McKeen, Bob Rasley, and Bump Elliot, with us each year.
Left to right: Sarah Wolfe, Michael Connelly, Mario Zuniga. Great volunteers!
Save the date: Monday, June 4, 2007
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The House has room for 31 families per night in 25 standard rooms and 6 family suites.
•Weask$15pernight,orwhateverafamily
canaffordtopay.
•Actualcosttoprovidearoompernight:$57
•Lastyear,42%ofourguestsstayedherefree
ofcharge.That’smadepossiblebyourShare-
A-Nightprogram.
•75%ofourfamiliesarefromIowa,11%from
Illinois,14%fromallotherU.S.statesand
foreigncountries.TheHousealmostalwayshas
oneormoreinternationalfamiliesinresidence.
Adults and Children Served by County of ResidenceJuly 1985–June 2006
Residence of Families ServedIowa 34,281 (75%)Other States and Countries 11,470 (25%)Total Adults and Children Served 45,751 (100%)
Adults and Children Served by Leading Counties of Residence, July 1985–June 2006Black Hawk 2,737Polk 2,491Scott 2,153Dubuque 2,087Rock Island, IL 1,291Clinton 1,061Lee 1,287Woodbury 1,094Wapello 955Webster 898Story 867
Resident Families Served by State of ResidenceJuly 1985–June 2006 Residence of Families Served
Iowa 34,281 (75%)Other States and Countries 11,470 (25%)Total Adults and Children Served 45,751 (100%)
19,026 Families from 50 States and 38 Foreign Countries Including:• Austria • Israel• Azerbaijan • Italy• Bolivia • Japan• Bosnia • Kenya• Brazil • Mexico• Canada • Panama• Cayman Islands • Peru• China • Portugal• Costa Rica • Puerto Rico• Dominican Republic • Russia• Ecuador • Scotland• El Salvador • Singapore• Finland • South Africa• France • Spain• Germany • St. Lucia• Guatemala • Sudan• India • Switzerland• Indonesia • United Kingdom• Iraq • Venezuela
• Families served last year: 1,444• Children served last year: 1,197• Adults served last year: 2,620
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Planned Giving in Action Having worked here for the past three years as a volunteer and Night
Manager, I have a good understanding of the families we serve and the services we deliver for those families. Part of that understanding is a keen appreciation for the amazing impact
attached to several planned gifts we’ve received in past two years. Those gifts enabled the House to become debt-free much sooner than expected following the 2001 House expansion and renovation. Most importantly, those planned gifts help secure the future for our mission.
This is planned giving in action—the thoughtful generosity of a few individuals assure the future for our direct, tangible services to thousands of family members
Planned giving involves deliberate forethought, action—and often, tax benefits. Your families and heirs may avoid adverse tax consequences with your carefully selected planned gift—even as you assure our charitable mission.
To learn more about planned giving in action, or to let us know that you have already remembered us in your estate planning, please contact Carson Eggland at 319-384-5852 or [email protected].
Carson EgglandDevelopment Coordinator
Carson recently joined the board of directors for The James Gang, a community-building organization.
• No one is turned away due to an inability to pay our nominal fee.
•NostateorfederaltaxdollarsareusedbytheHouse.
•TheHouseis100%privatelysupported.
•Donationsaretax-deductible.
•Monthlygifts,payroll-deduction,scheduledandannual
giftsareimportanttoourfinancialviability.
•OurAnnualCampaign,conductedinthe4thquarterof
theyear,isamajorsourceofrevenuefortheHouse.
•Plannedgiftsarepowerfullegacies:inthepast2years,
theHousehasbeenthebeneficiaryof$459,000in
plannedgifts.
•RonaldMcDonaldHouseofIowaCityisauditedannually.
2005 Revenues: $604,244
13%: Room Rent ($79,772)
2%: Interest/Dividends ($15,635)
0%: Loss ($-3,194)85%: Fundraising ($512,013)
88%: Program Services ($580,707)
7%: Fundraising ($51,154)
5%: Administration ($36,992)
2005 Expenses: $668,853
Source: 2005 IRS Form 990 FEIN: 42-1189783
Depreciation—a non cash expense: $157,591
Thank You! to our many generous, thoughtful donorsDonor listings are for March 1, 2006–August 31, 2006. Please notify us of any corrections.
Donations of $500–$1,000Donations over $1,000
Individuals
L.B. Adams and Doris Witt
Roshanak Ahmadi Ms. Brenda AkinsMs. Elizabeth Albaugh Ms. Karen Albertus Ms. Lois Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. William
Albrecht Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Allenbach Mr. & Mrs. Martin Allen Ms. Eileen L. Allen Ms. Abbey Almelien Mr. Kent Ambler Arnold E. Andersen, MDGary and Sally Anderson Ms. Alma Anderson Ms. Kathi Anderson Layne Anderson Ms. Sarah Andrews Ms. Mary Aquilino Chris Atchison Ms. Dianne Atkins Allison M. Bahlmann Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Bainbridge Mr. & Mrs. John BakerMr. Stephen Baker Mr. Allan Baldes Mr. & Mrs. Brad Baldes Ms. Stephanie Balke Ms. Janne Balsamo Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Barker Ms. Sheila Barron Mr. & Mrs David BartlettBobbie BatesMs. Colleen Bauer Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Beadle Mr. & Mrs. Carl BeairdMrs. Jacalyn BeardJulia Beasley Dr. & Mrs. Oscar
BeasleyMs. Karen Beck
Christopher Becker Dr. and Mrs. Douglas
Behrendt Miss Louise Beltramo Mr. Rick Belville The Bennetts Mr. and Mrs. Dan
Bernick Mr. Allen Beyer Melissa Speridon and
Josh Birchmier Alanson and Charlie
BodenCarol Boekhoff Dick & Norma Bogner Mr. Ron BohlkenMs. Amber Bonlander Naedre Bonucchi Barbara Booth &
Thomas Carlisle Tammy and Chris
Bower Mr. & Mrs. Steve Bowers Mr. Mark Bowman Mr. Ed Boxwell Gail R. BoyleMr. Robert Brennan Mr. & Mrs. Tim Brennan Mark and Julie BrownMs. Bonnie BrownMs. Marilyn Broxey Mr. Steven Bruell Brad & Sarah BuffingtonMr. & Mrs. Tony
Buffington Angie Buffington Mr. & Mrs. Bill Burger Mrs. Shirley Burger Ms. Dianna Burnett Mr. Frances BurnsMs. Audrey Butler John CalacciMs. Marilyn Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Tom CardellaMr. & Mrs. Dick and
Mary Ellen Carlson Dr. Kent Carlson Ms. Donna Carr Emily Carter-WalshMr. & Mrs. Cosmo
Catalano Mark & Lou Ann
Cavanaugh Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cave
Mr. Daniel L. Ceynar Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Chaloupka Ms. Colleen Chapleau Mr. Janepicha Cheva-
Isaramul Mr. Gary Christensen Michelle Christensen Merle Christner Jerry Christy Michael J.
Ciemnoczolowski Ms. Julie ClausMrs. Ruth A. Coleman Mr. John Colgan Penelope Conklin Ms. Alisha Conrad Casey Cook and Kay
Gfeller Mr. & Mrs. Ben CordesMelissa Cowan Ms. Tamra Craft Ms. Joyce Craig Susan Craig Ms. Jo Ann Cramer Mr. & Mrs. Gary
Crowley Mr. & Mrs. Les Cullers Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Dallam Mrs. Helen Dallmeyer Mr. Warren Darling Mr. & Mrs. Oluf
DavidsenMs. Cindy Dayton Ms. Mali Dayton Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey DelfsMs. Kelly DelpMr. Chris Denison Mr. Kyle DeYoung Mr. Ralph Dickinson Ms. Rita Diemer James C. Dobson Ms. Sharon DoddMrs. Eileen DoreMs. Debora DowneyMs. Colleen Downie-
Galindo Mr. David DrakeMs. Emma Dravis Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Driskill Joseph E. D’Souza, D.D.S.Mr. Armando Duarte Anita Falkofske Eaton
Mr. and Mrs. William Ebert
Brandt and Harriet Echternacht
Ms. Barbara Eckstein Ms. Jolene EhlerNikki EhnMs. Rebecca EikeMs. Betty J. Elder Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Elgin Ms. Stephanie Ellingson Shelly Ellison Ms. Jennifer Endahl Dr. Kimberly Ephgrave Ms. Carrie FaberThe Moran Family The Lammers Family The McGregor Family Schraufnagel Family Ms. Jan FasslerMr. Michael FeissDr. & Mrs. Howard FieldAmy Fisher Fisher Family Chantelle Fleurbaaij Mr. Brad FlinnMr. & Mrs. Greg Flowers Mr. & Mrs. Terry FoleyMs. Carol ForbesMs. Linda Ford Mrs. Wendy FordDr. Dan T. Foster Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas
Francisco Ms. Sheila B. Frascht Ms. Jean Frazer Tane Frederickson Cindy Fredrick Mrs. Chris Freel Mrs. Kris Freese Ms. Ashlee FreseMs. Gary Frost Mr. David FryMr. Marilyn GaffeyHarold and Julia Gamon Ms. Minnetta Gardinier Ms. Judy GarienMr. & Mrs. Mick Garris Ms. Gabriella GerkenMr. Jerrold Lee Gilmere Ms. Jean Gingerich Michelle Gingerich Mr. Trevor GlanzMs. Judy Marie Gockel
Ms. Colette GoettschMrs. Helen Goldstein Mr. Tim Goody Ms. Susan GoreMs. Mary GrabeMr. & Mrs. Tom Graves Ms. Shirley GreenMr. Daryl Greenan Martha Greer Lynx Gregoire Ms. Judy GrekoMrs. Mary GreveMr. & Mrs. Dan
Grinstead Ms. Brenda GritschMs. Lori Gritton Mr. and Mrs. James
Guest Mr. Jim Gulland Mr. Darin GyltenRonald & Susan Haffner Mrs. Bernice HahnMs. Susan HallMs. Wendy Hamilton Ms. Dorothy
Hammerlund Dan and Marijane
Handlos Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hanna Mr. & Mrs. Patrick
Hanson Ashley Harbert Anne HargraveMs. Nancy Harney Mr. David Hartman Ms. Regina Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. John Hebrink Ms. Rebecca Hegeman Richard Hellwig Ms. Ruth Hesseltine Mr. Albert Hieronymous Mr. and Mrs. Orian
Hinrichs Ms. Gail Hobart Ms. Doris K. HobsonMs. Shirley Hoeppner Shae Hoschek Ms. Brenda HoskinsJoe HostetlerMr. Jim HouseMs. Christina Houselog Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Huber
Sheryl Hughes-Empke Mr. Terry HugheyMr. & Mrs. Bill
Humphrey Ms. Deborah Hurd Judith and Richard
Hurtig Ann L. HussStephanie M. HynesMs. Merry Ibsen Mr. Dale Fagner Mr. and Mrs. Earl Imfeld Ms. Julie Isely Elizabeth Isley Mr. James R. McGregor,
IV Mr. Carl C. Jackson Mr. & Mrs. Don Jennings Dr. and Mrs. Chris
Jensen Mr. Greg Jensen Ms. Jan Jensen Sylvia Mejia and Joe
Fowler Mr. Alix Johnson Ms. Carolyn Johnson Ms. Robbi Johnson Ms. R. Ellen JonesJo Lavera Jones Mr. Richard Jordan Mrs. Margaret Jorgensen Mr. Calvin Sayers, Jr. Mrs. Thomas Saluri Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kane Mrs. Beverly Karagin Mrs. Donna Katen-
BahenskyMs. Gloria Kauffman Dr. Hiroto Kawasaki Ms. Helen KeefeAidan and Brennon
KeenMs. Sara L. Kendall Mr. Ken Kieffer Ms. Debra Killion Mr. & Mrs. Ken KinseyMr. & Mrs. William
Kirschbaum Mr. Toby Klauenberg Ms. Susan KleinMs. Katherine Kleinow Ms. Gina KlineMs. Susan KlineMs. Katherine Kluesner
Kristin KnightMr. Patrick Knobbe Mr. Randy KoppesMr. Jason Korrell Mr. John Kramer and Ms.
Jan Friedman Ms. Tracey Kramer Ms. Vicki KrausMs. Sandra L. Kray Erin Kriener Ms. Amy Kristof-Brown Lynn and Kevin KroegerMr. Matthew KroegerMs. Carole Kron Ms. Michelle Krummel Mr. & Mrs. Brian & Bobbi
Kruse Mrs. Deb Kucera Heather Kuenster Shelby Brown & Jordon
Kuhlmeier Ms. Jody Kurtt Ms. Lynette Lancial Ms. Karlyn Larson Jennifer Lynn and Jason
Lassner Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Lauder Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Laughlin Mr. & Mrs. Larry LavenzLaura Frey LawMs. Elizabeth Lawler Shelley Leib Mr. and Mrs. Judith Levitt Mr. & Mrs. Steven LevyChristopher Liebig and
Carolyn Turvey Mr. and Mrs. Brian LinkMs. Linda Lococo Mr. and Mrs. Ronald
LoehrMs. Carol F. Loesch Dr. Thomas Loew Mr. Paul Love Ms. Brenda Lowe Mr. and Mrs. John
Lundell Sharron LuteyMr. & Mrs. Charles Luth Mr. & Mrs. Mark LynchDr. & Mrs. Chuck Lynch Ms. Diana LynchDr. Tara Myerly Hata
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Governor’s Charity Steer Show Celebrates 24th Year Governor Thomas Vilsack hosted the 24th Annual Governor’s Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair August 12. This year 26 steers, all champions from qualifying county shows, were exhibited by an array of Iowa celebrities. This event has raised more than $1.25 million for Iowa’s three Ronald McDonald Houses. Thank you again to Governor Thomas Vilsack for hosting this event, and to former Governor Terry Branstad for conceiving this event. In addition to the many students—and their families—who raise and exhibit these steers, we want to thank Brian Waddingham for pulling this event together each year.
Dr. Michael Artman Ms. Marguerite Macek Ms. Suzanne MaloMr. Edward Maranda Ms. Marjory Marine Ms. Jean Marquart Mr. and Mrs. Tyler MarshSteve & Karen MarshallMs. Jean Martin Ms. Rachael Martin Mr. and Mrs. Jeff MaskeMr. and Mrs. Paul Maske Kenny and Tammy
Massey Dr. John Maxwell Ms. Barb Mayberry Mr. Ronald G. McAvoy Dr. & Mrs. Brian
McCabe Ms. Deanna McDanel Mr. and Mrs. John
McErlane Margaret McGowan Mr. Larry McGranahan Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd
McGrath Ms. Marsha McKnight Ms. Beverly Mead Ms. Christine Mentz Mr. Tom Mentz Ms. Shirley Messer Jackie MihmGreg and Linda Miller Amanda T. Miller Ms. Barbara J. Miller Cody Miller Ms. Cynthia Miller Mr. & Mrs. Kevin
Monson Brenda & Tom Moore Ms. Patricia Moore Mr. William Moorhead Mr. Patrick MorelandMr. Douglas & Brenda
Morgan Mr. & Mrs. Donald
Morgan Claire and Jack Moseley Ms. Lillian Moyer Joe & Marge Mucha Ms. Diane L Murphy Dr. Jeff Murray Ms. Linda Van Natta Ms. Gayle Nelson Ms. Vickie Nelson Ms. Geraldine Nemmers Ms. Kathy Neuses Mary Nevills Ms. Brianna Newlon Ms. Pam Nichol Carol C. Nichols Ms. Jennifer Nicholson Earl Nickel Ms. Ellen Nickel Tom & Jean Nicklasson Mr. Keith Niehaus Mr. & Mrs. James
Nieman Ms. Heidi Nobiling Ms. Patricia Nolan Ms. Joyce NostMs. Nancy NygaardMr. Don Ochs Ms. Jennifer O’Hara
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Olney Miss Dorothea Olsen Mr. Lucas Olvera Ms. Monica O’NeilMr. & Mrs. Chuck OrrMs. Deborah Oswalt Joanne M. Paisley Ms. Jean Panther Mr. and Mrs. Norm
Parker Ms. Rachel Parmer Bill & Liz Parrish Max and Christina
Pasola Mrs. Delores PaulsenMr. Herman Paulsen Ms. Debra K. Pearson Mr. Floyd Pegump Gay Pelzer Ms. Vivian Phelps Ms. Margaret M. J. Ping Mr. Thomas Pollock Mr. & Mrs. James Ponto Mr. Brent Porter Ms. Vicky Porter Ms. Karolyn Preston Levi Pugh Mrs. Joan Racki Mr. Dale RankinMr. Kurt Ranshaw Ms. Cynthia ReedMr. Dennis Reese Chad & Stacey
Reggenitter Mr. & Mrs. Steven
Reichardt Mr. and Mrs. Luis Reis Ms. Yolanda Renteria Ms. Margaret RichMs. Kathleen Richard Ms. Kathy Richardson Ms. Elizabeth Riesz Ms. Jan M. Rigotti Ms. Joan Victoria RinnerMr. Joseph Ritland Athena Donna Rizzo Christa Roberts Mr. Larry Robertson Ms. LuAnn Robinson Norma Robinson Mr. David Roe Mrs. Janet Roe Ms. Angela Roemerman Ms. Marilyn Rollberg Tricia Rosenberg Blaze RoseneMs. Marla K RossMs. Jamie Rucker Erin Rugg Mr. Eric Rule Ms. Karen Russell Lucille Russell Mr. Mark E. Sadewasser Ms. Elaine Sammons Ms. Deborah Sanders Heather Sanderson Dr. Anthony Sandler Ms. Brenda Saville Dr. and Mrs. Franklin L.
Scamman Mr. Robert Schaaf Irene and Delmar
Schindler
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual run/walk fundraiser. The weather was great – finally, no rain, sleet, or wind! The House extends a special thank you to GEICO for continuing to serve as the major corporate sponsor and to the UI College of Pharmacy for their kids’ carnival games.
2006 Annual Fun Run/Walk Wrap-up
Joel and Melissa Schintler
David & Cedra Schlatter Mr. Darrell Keith Schleif Lynne Schluttenhofer Mrs. Mary SchmidJulia & Jeff SchmidtMs. Patricia Schrandt Ms. Arleen Schreiber Mr. and Mrs. Kendall
Schuett Dr. Carol Scott-Conner Ms. Lisa SearlsMs. June Severson Mr. and Mrs. Jim SewardPatti S. Seydel Mr. and Mrs. William
Sharp Noah Shepker Ms. Laura SinnMr. & Mrs. William Sivitz Dr. David Skorton Brad & Dana SmithMrs. Isabelle SmithTiny & Tess Sommer David SowersMs. Kimberly Spading Ms. Krista Spaeth Ms. Laura Spalding Mr. John SpitzerMrs. Barb StandishDr. & Mrs. Jim Stehbens Ms. Evelyn Stejskal Mr. & Mrs. Dan StenceMs. Dawn Stephens Ms. Rachelle Stewart Kathy Stilson Kristin Stone Kim Stout David SowersStrandberg Family Mr. Duane StrawnMs. Julie P. Struzynski Mary Jane and Terry
Stumpf Sheryl Sueppel Ms. Judy Swafford Angela M. Swick Carroll and Jeanette
Syfert Mr. Richard TauchenShyanne Tharp Michael J. ThomasAmy Thomas Mr. Edward Thompson Faye Thompson Helaina Thompson Dr. Robert Tomanek Ms. Linda Tompkins Mr. Ted Tompkins Angela Marie Trenkamp Jamie Trunnel Ms. Tracy TudDan and Beth TvedtMs. Joyce Francois
TvedteMs. Ellen Twinam Ms. Lauren Useman Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Van
Roekel Ms. Sheila Vedder Ms. Michelle Venturella Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Verducci
Mrs. Rhoda Vernon Holly Viren Judy & Kim Wadding Mr. and Mrs. David
Waechter Ms. Anne Wallis Dr. R.E. and Laura
Walton Tian-You WangMs. Wei WangScott & Vicki Ward Ms. Jan Waterhouse Ms. Barbara Waters Linda Watkins Cassie & Emma Webber Ann Weber Mr. and Mrs. Robert
WeissChelsea WelpMs. Donna Welter Ms. Gloria Wenman Mr. Chuck WenoPamela Ann
Werkmeister Ms. Kristin WhiteMr. Steve WhiteJennifer & Andrew
Whitters Ms. Margaret Wick Ms. Cindy Widmar Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Widner Ms. Karna Wieck Jennifer Wilcox Carla and Whitney
Wilkins Michelle Wilkinson Dr. & Mrs. Richard
WilliamsMr. Darrell Wilson Dr. Marc WoldMr. Ian Wolf Ms. Lora Lea Womochil Mr. & Mrs. Tom
Woodward Mr. James WrightJocelyn Wright Dr. & Mrs. Curtis WuestMr and Mrs Greg Wulf Ms. Elizabeth S. Yakish Mr. Steven Yeater Ms. Rebecca Yoder Ms. Mary Yotty Mr & Mrs Tom
Youngwirth Ms. Rebecca S. Zaharias Ed & Sherri ZastrowMs. Aimee Ziegenbein Dr. & Mrs. Ekhard
ZieglerMrs. Pat Zousel Mr. Nick Zumsande
Memorials
Mallory S. Baker Jackie and Craig
LorenzenPhillip C. Berg Mrs. Cheryl K BergEileen G. Bly Michele Smith
Trey Blythe Mr. Bruce A. SteegeDonald Borman Mr. and Mrs. John
LowellRichard “Dick” Caldwell Mrs. D Joann CaldwellAnne Carlson Mr. & Mrs. Garrett
PlumleyClifton Cavanaugh Mr. & Mrs. Tom
ReisserTammy Lynn Delaney Sally and Ray CeynarJonathon Deutsch Sacred Heart SchoolJack DeValk Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
WendelKennedy Marie
Easterday Mr. Chas EasterdayElissa Anne Erion Mr. & Mrs. Terry ErionLeon Fettkether Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
WendelRobert T. Filip Mrs. Lenore FilipSamuel Finkelstein Mr. and Mrs. Laurence
FinkelsteinImogene Mary Foldesi Dr. and Mrs. Robert S.
FoldesiAlice Gaffey Mr & Mrs Chad
O’NeillDavis Graff Mr. & Mrs. R.D. GraffJordan Grosclaude Ms. Marlena
ManternachWilma Hall Ms. Elma PillardEve Elizabeth HanflandRobert Hanfland &
Gwen Erkonen Janet and Charles
Hanfland Mr. and Mrs. Lyle
Miller UIHC Residents
Council Mr. and Mrs. Brian
Walk Dr. & Mrs. John
WidnessAva Kay Hartley James Bryan Jeffery and Andrea
Corcoran Jeff and Cindy
Jorgenson Alissa and Bradley
Mills Tracy Nowlin Todd and Melonie
Spear Christine
Vanderlinden
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Samuel Lewis Hemsley Ms. Judi BuscheRachael Honken Mr. and Mrs. Gary
HonkenDale Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Bud
Albertson Mr. and Mrs. Ken
Chaloupka Mr. and Mrs. Dick
DeBrie Mr. and Mrs. Dick
Duden Rick and Cindy Huff Duane and Mildred
Nollsch Mr. anf Mrs. Russell
Phillips Ms. Laurie Schrum Mr. Bill Shriver Mr. and Mrs. Edward
WilsonAustin David Hurd Mrs. Kathryn HurdJesalyn Nicole Jensen Mr. & Mrs. Tim Bush Mr. & Mrs. Gary
JohnsonJoey Kaiser Solon Middle School
FriendsGabriel Michael Keegan Ms. Gloria CypretJames Klinkel Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
WendelMr. Bill Klutts Mr. & Mrs. Don
CopelandWilliam Kreitz Stephen & Jenn KreitzNicholas Ryan Lawson Mr. & Mrs. Michael
LawsonJean Mackie Ms. Kay McGuire Rockwell Collins of
Cedar RapidsMargaret Martin Darrell and Wilma
Dekeyrel Wilma Etter Brent and Laura
Fisher Colleen Gomez Dorothy Holladay Mike and Patricia
Jones
Don and Glenna Lange
Rene Martin Judy and Steven
TagtmeierOrrin “Red” Marx Mrs. Betty MarxMarie Maxey Mr. & Mrs. Ronald
StevensAdam McFarland Ms. Mary Lee
Neuberger Kelly & Dana ThorpArden E. Melcher Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
WendelClayton R. Miller P. Lee & Barbara
MillerAbbigal “Abbers” Naeve Chantry Elementary
SchoolEmily Lynn Nelson Moose Lodge 8-70 Ms. Vickie Nelson Mr. Larry ShafferJulie Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
CashLaura Ann Papouchis Boulder Terrace
Animal Hospital Janel ZuranskiDawn E. Petersen Dawn E. Petersen
FoundationCade Pleggenkuhle Kim and Sue
PleggenkuhleKenneth Retland Mr. and Mrs. Gary
HonkenJustin Rodts Mr. Judy RodtsLaurie Sabers Randy, Teresa, Jared
and Tricia MerkelJ.J. Seyb Mr. and Mrs. Wally
SeybJadon Arron Short Mrs. Mary Louise
ShortLeonard Siedhoff Donna & Terry
Vitzthum
Barbara Soifer Ronald McDonald
House Charities-IASoMN
Spenser Stoll Ms. Linda StollMadison Tallman Sacred Heart SchoolCharles Tuecke Mr. and Mrs. John
LowellAlbert Vaupel Mr. & Mrs. Tom
Reisser Mrs. Viola VaupelRick Vollenweider Mr. & Mrs. Tom
ReisserMarie Wendel Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth
WendelDr. Heber Ermentrout Yeagley Dr. & Mrs. Nicholas
Rossi
Tributes
Natalie Jean Blain Mr. and Mrs. Tim BlainMaxine Boehle Mrs. Terry VivianLuke Booten Mr. & Mrs. Tim
BootenMichael Phillip Borman United Methodist
WomenKirstyn Branstad Mr. and Mrs. Robert
BranstadKathleen Donovan Mr. & Mrs. David BassJaxon Frazee Mr. & Mrs. David HallRichard Fuller Mr. & Mrs. Michael
KrummNorma Furhop Gary and Barb
MisselhornMark Hagglund Members Choice
Community Credit Union
Winifred Holland Iowa State Bank &
Trust Co.Patrick Huntoon Mr & Mrs Eric
Huntoon Mr. & Mrs. Ronald
SeifertBenjamin James Rob & Betty HaysEmma Kay Kingsley Mr. and Mrs. Craig
MuhlMegan Koepke Mr. and Mrs. Rick
KoepkeKaren Kriege Jones Lang Lasalle
AmericasAnson Kritsch Ms. Violet LandsnessJason Lee Ms. Dawn LeeJersey Lutchen Clear Lake Schools:
Lincoln ElementaryGregory Marshall Mr. Dean MarshallJames McGregor III Brooke IrelandDr. Arnold Menezes Mr. & Mrs. David BassNoah Nabb Briggs Elementary
SchoolHannah Pettit Riverdale Elementary
SchoolKyle Reed Dean & Amy
WilgenbuschChad and Stacey
Regennitter Fiserv Life Insurance
SolutionsSophia Rezek Mr. and Mrs. Bob
RezekZoey Ann Rhea United Methodist
WomenNick & Helen Rossi Ms. Kathleen GrafAbby Elizabeth Ryan Louisa-Muscatine
Community School
James A. Sabin The Capital Group
Companies Charitable Foundation
Robert M. Sierk Robyn Canfield &
Courtney Sierk, Betsy Corridan, Kara Reeder
Ashley Swanson Daniel Vande Lune
/ Dutchman Triathlon
Jacob Swessinger Mr. and Mrs. Karl
SwessingerAmy Tichy Ms. Judith MullerMaia Walter Mr. & Mrs. Robert
FischerJordan Walter Ms. Alice-Jane WalterWyatt Whitham Mr. and Mrs. Robert
MitchellSheree Lynn Ziemba RD ResearchKirk Zihlman Mrs. Thelma M.
Smiddy
Businesses
4 Seasons Dance ClubABRA ACT, Inc.The AD Group Adamantine Spine
MovingAmana Refrigeration-
Maytag FoundationAmerican OrdnanceAnn Connors Family
Dentistry AW Welt Ambrisco
Insurance, IncBissell Homecare Inc.Black Hawk Soil ServiceBoatman GellerBoston’s Pizza
FoundationBoulder Terrace Animal
Hospital Brown BottleCarousel Motors
Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
Chezik-Bell Imports Children’s Hospital
of Iowa Coca-ColaCore Fitness Corridor Business
Journal DM Services Dollhouse DreamsEagle Ridge Resort East Balt CommissaryFin & FeatherF&M Savings BankGEICO Direct Golfzilla Goodfellow Printing Harvest Farm & Scenic
PreserveHawkeye Harley
DavidsonHawkeye Ready Mix, Inc. Hedlund Dental Office Highland Hideaway
HuntingHodge Construction
Co. Hungry HoboInnovative Software
Engineering, Inc.Integer QSRIowa City / Coralville
Convention Vistiors Bureau
Iowa City Travelodge Iowa Pediatric Dental
Care Iowa State Bank &
Trust Co.John Deere DubuqueJohnson ControlsKarpinske Enterprises,
McDonald’sMr. Ken Swartz, LTD.Kirlin’s Hallmark #119Kroese & Kroese, P.C.KWQC - TV Lagomarcino’s Laser Wash / Super
Wash Leash on LifeLiberty Pharmacy Lowry & Hodge, LLCLuv-N-HugsMcCormack
Distributing Co. Inc. McDonald’s, WaterlooMcDonald’s, Cedar Falls
10 Iowa City Ronald McDonald House
National Donors to Iowa City Ronald McDonald House
Select Comfort donated a second group of 20 new Sleep Number mattresses to the House. Select Comfort personnel and House volunteers were well-organized and efficient in making the transition from existing units to new Select Comfort mattresses.
Select Comfort is a National Donor to Ronald McDonald Houses, gifting more than 3,700 new mattresses to Ronald McDonald Houses in the past five years. Thank you!
Select Comfort Donates Sleep Number Beds
Coca-Cola BISSELL, Inc. Perlman-Rocque Georgia PacificSelect Comfort NestléUnilever Carus PublishingAlpha Delta Pi Sorority
These businesses and organizations support the House through very generous gifts including: in-kind donations of products, volunteers, and / or cash gifts.
McDonald’s, Des MoinesMcDonald’s, FairfieldMcDonald’s, Iowa City McDonald’s, West
Burlington McGurk - Meyers
Chrysler Plymouth Melissa’s Stairway to
the StarsMercer Health &
Benefits Mergen OrthodonticsISI, Mike EvansMetro StudiosMiron ConstructionModern Woodmen of
AmericaNagle LumberNew Focus, Inc. Old Capitol MallOld Navy Store #1539Omni Interlocken
Resort OrscelnOscar Meyer Pagliai’s Pizza Paul’s Discount Don Peterson, DDS Perlman-Rocque, Fridley Phelan, Tucker, Mullen,
Walker, TuckerPlaza Auto AuctionPromatic TrapsQuad City Port ServicesQuad-City Times RBC Dain Rauscher Lori Reeves River City Brewing Co. RMHC-Quad CitiesRMHC-IASoMNScheels All SportsSelect ComfortShive-Hattery, Inc.Short’s Travel South Lincoln Family
Physician St Luke’s Health
Foundation STAR 93.5 FM SWA Selzer Weideritsch
Associates The MansionTargets on the MoveThe New Sycamore MallTheisen’sTom Laughead TruckingTan-Tar-A Resort Toyota of Iowa City
11Fall 2006
United Way of East Central Iowa Donors
University of Iowa Community Credit Union
US BankVan Winkle-Jacob
Engineering Vassenn, Pleummer, LLCV’s Embroidery Wells Fargo BankWest BankWestport Touchless
Auto Wash Stanton Oil
Organizations
3rd District Jr. Auxiliary of Iowa
Albany Lions ClubAlpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi American Business
Women’s Association American Legion
AuxilaryAmerican Legion
Auxiliary #142American Legion
Auxiliary #418American Legion
Auxiliary #57American Legion
Auxiliary # 39 American Legion Post
#246 Amvets Auxiliary #145Amvets Auxiliary Dept.
of IowaAmvets Ladies Auxiliary
#28 Associated University
WomenBloomington GrangeBrownie Troop 248Chautauqua Literary
ClubClassy Chassy Cruisers Clear Lake
CongregationalClear Lake Lioness ClubColumbian ClubKey Club of Davenport
Central HighDavenport Moose
Lodge #28Delta Phi Delta Fairfield Week-enders
Camping ClubGirl Scout Troop 168Girl Scout Troop #308Girl ScoutsGood Sam Club of IowaGWRRA Iowa Chapt. HGWRRA Iowa Chapt. IGWRRA Iowa E Chapt.Howard Rockets 4-HHudson Tuesday StudyI-Envision Illowa Bi-State CFCIMPACT
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Youth Leadership
Iowa Fraternal Congress Iowa Jr. Dog Trainer 4H Iowa River Campers Isle of Iowa Parrothead
Club ISU Extension -
Delaware County Johnson County 4-HKalona Lioness ClubKewanee Car Show,
Dan GarciaKids & Clays FoundationLauret Alpha IotaLaureate Beta Gamma
Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Amvets Auxiliary #10 Lincoln Elementary
Brownies #21Lone Tree Women’s
ClubMacomb Women’s ClubMadison County
Sportsman ClubMercy Hospital Pastoral
Care Moline Archery ClubMoms Club of Cedar
RapidsMoose LodgeMoose Lodge 304Morning Sun Lioness
Club Moss Country FriendsMSS Nursing Muscatine Catholic
Community GuildOlds Lions ClubPi Tau Sigma Preston-East Central
FFARelay For LifeRoyal Neighbors Camp
1068 WiltonRoyal Neighbors of
America Savanna Jr. Woman’s
ClubSouthern Cal HS St. Peters Church of
Christ (VBS)St. Peters UCC Womens
Fellowship STARS - Tech Team
Global, Inc Swisher American
Legion Junior Auxiliary
The Arc of Johnson County Summer Day Camp
Twin River Riders Motorcycle Club
U of I Air Force ROTCU of I Kappa Psi
Pharmaceutical Fraternity
U of I Student Health Assoc. Rienow & Quad
On July 30, over 100 members of the Gold Wing Riders Association delivered much needed items to the Ronald McDonald House for their 3rd Annual Charity Ride across the state of Iowa. The riders delivered Wish-List items, non-perishable food, pull-tabs, and a cash donation to the House. Special thanks to Kenton & Char Coal for their help organizing this fun event and to all the riders!
Gold Wing Riders
U of I Urology Faculty Wives
Unity 4-H ClubUI Hygienic Laboratory VFW Aux. 6414VFW Auxiliary #788VFW Auxiliary #8876VFW Auxiliary # 4244W.F.L.A. Lodge #13Wa Tan Ye Club of
Fulton Warren County DARWashington Willing
Workers 4-H West Liberty Leo ClubWest Union Lions ClubWhite Cloud ClubXi Delta Omicron
Churches
4 Church Vacation Bible School
Algona Presbyterian Kids Club
Bethany Lutheran Church, Burlington
Bethany Lutheran Church, West Branch
Bethel Reformed Sewing Ladies
Community BaptistFaith United Church of
Christ First Baptist ChurchFirst Reformed ChurchFirst United MethodistGrace United MethodistIsland Methodist United
Women Ladora God’s KidsLord of Life Lutheran
Church (VBS)Messiah LutheranPleasant Valley United
Methodist Prince of Peace
Lutheran ChurchRichland Community
Bible School Sacred Heart ChurchSigourney ChristianSt Mary’s Parish St. John’s Lutheran
Church-Evening GuildSt. Joseph’s Church High
School Students St. Mary’s ChurchSt. Matthew LutheranSt. Patrick’s CatholicSt. Paul School of
Religion St. Paul The Apostle
ChurchSt. Paul’s Nightlights St. Peters Lutheran
Church, Eldorado St. Peter’s Lutheran
Church, Sumner United Church of
Crawfordsville United Methodist
Church, Industry
United Methodist Church, Dayton
United Methodist Church, Quimby
United Methodist Women, Fredericksburg
United Presbyterian Church Women
Walker United Methodist Church
Washington Prairie Church
Schools
Aledo Junior HighAll Saints Catholic SchoolAudubon SchoolBradford Jr. High
Student Council Brookridge Day SchoolBurlington Student
Council Campanelli School Cedar Valley Christian Clarksville Community
School District Clayton Ridge
Elementary SchoolClear Creek Elementary
Student Council Clinton High SchoolColumbus Junction
Community SchoolsCoolidge Elementary Coralville Central
Elementary Corse Elementary Danville Community Adams Elementary Douma Elementary Erie School District Garfield Elementary Grant ElementaryHarlan ElementaryHarrison Elementary Highland Elementary Hoover Kindergarten
Class Members Iowa Braille Sight Saving Jackson Elementary Jane Adams Elementary John Cline Elementary
K-2 John F. Kennedy
Catholic SchoolJordan Catholic School Kalona Elementary
School Kennedy High School
Student GovernmentL & M Elementary SchoolLakeview Elementary Lemme Elementary Lincoln Elementary Lincoln Intermediate Lincoln SchoolLisbon Community Lone Tree Elementary
Student Council Lourdes Catholic SchoolMadison Elementary
Madison Elementary Madison SchoolMcKinley Elementary Mediapolis National
Honor Society Midland High SchoolMoline School District Newton Polytechnic
Speech Students Nixon Elementary North-Linn Middle
SchoolOrion High School Nat’l
Honor SocietyPeosta ElementaryPrairie Heights
ElementaryPrince of Peace SchoolRegina Student Council Richardson Elementary Riverdale Community
Unit School District No. 100
Share and Care Christian Preschool
Shimek Elementary St. Francis Xavier SchoolSt. Jude School St. Paul School of ReligionStewart Elementary Strawberry Hill
Elementary Temple Judah (6th
Graders)Tipton Community
School District Twin River Valley
SchoolsUI College of Dentistry U I Department of
UrologyVan Allen Elementary Van Buren Elementary WACO Community
School District Wapello Elementary Washington Elementary Washington Jr. HighWellman Elementary West High SchoolWest High Student
Senate West Liberty Middle
School Wheatland Elementary Williamsburg Student
Council Wilton High School
Economics ClassWilton Jr. High Student
Council Win With Wellness Winfield Elementary
School Winfield-Mt. Union
National Honor Society
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Jesse Weiss, in Yankees pinstripes, and his brother, Aaron Weiss, from Glen Rock, NJ
Jill’s Busy SummerJune 2, 2006, Truman Trey Happel entered this world at 10 lbs. 11.5 ozs., a big boy. Following birth, Truman spent a week in the hospital, due to breathing difficulties and jaundice.
Jill’s already busy universe got a jolt in mid-July when Truman underwent emergency surgery at Children’s Hospital of Iowa to correct a heart defect.
Truman spent eight days in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and pediatric inpatient unit (2JCP). Jill experienced for herself what many of our families go through. Truman is now doing very well. So is Jill, other than for the blizzard of activity that accompanies 3 boys ages 4 and under—and returning to 80% time here at the House.
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