KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSIST IOWA LAKES STUDENT

The Knights of Columbus of Emmetsburg are helping an Iowa Lakes Community College student with college costs.

The Emmetsburg KC Council assisted David Trefz of Sioux Falls, S.D. Trefz is a sophomore student in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program at the college.

Jerry Murphy, Vince Leners and Mike Hollingsworth were on hand for the presentation. The scholarship came about due to a partnership of the KCs and Iowa Lakes.

"The students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program help our group each year when we host our Harvest Dinner," said Jerry Murphy of the Emmetsburg Knights of Columbus.

The Hotel and Restaurant Management program at the college is one of several organizations to benefit from the proceeds raised at the event.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society that was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. The KC Council promotes social and intellectual fellowship among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare and other means.

Students in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program can earn either a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree or a one-year diploma. It is based at the Emmetsburg Campus of Iowa Lakes.

Those interested in applying for or establishing scholarships at Iowa Lakes Community College are asked to contact Shan Ray, Iowa Lakes Institutional Advancement Executive Director, at 712-362-0491 or 800-242-5106 ext. 491.

Mike Hollingsworth, David Trefz, Jerry Murphy and Vince Leners