LINDA HELDT RECEIVES OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD

Linda Heldt of Estherville received the Jim Hall Outstanding Alumni Award at Iowa Lakes Community College’s spring commencement at the Estherville campus on Friday, May 12.

In its 15th year, this award is presented annually by the Iowa Lakes Alumni & Friends Association to an alumna or alumnus who exemplifies outstanding support for community, business, school, service clubs, etc. – a good representative of the college.

Heldt, a 1981 graduate of Iowa Lakes, is currently serving in her 24th year as Office Assistant to the Iowa Lakes Athletics Department. Through her years of service she has gained the respect of not only the Iowa Lakes coaching staff but numerous officials, coaches and athletic departments across the region.

Besides her duties at Iowa Lakes, Heldt is active in volunteerism through the American Cancer Society as co-chair of the Laker Lifers Relay for Life team. Through personal visits she gives hope and encouragement to cancer patients and their families. She is also involved in her church and other community activities.