IOWA LAKES STUDENTS LEARN LEGISLATIVE PROCESSES AT STATEWIDE MEETING IN DES MOINES

A number of area students from Iowa Lakes Community College were a part of a delegation to the Iowa Statehouse recently.

Students met individually with legislators and stressed the value of their education, urging legislators to ensure appropriate funding for community colleges. Students also met with Senator John “Jack” Kibbie, Senator David Johnson, Rep. Dolores Mertz, Rep. Dan Huseman, Rep. Mike May, Rep. Royd Chambers and Rep. Marcie Frevert and talked about what community college students can do to enhance the exposure of the college.

The delegation of Iowa Lakes Community College students was made up of Student Senate members from all five campuses.

Student Senators from Iowa’s 15 Community Colleges visit the Capitol each year to study the legislative process and meet area lawmakers. The trip is organized by the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees.

The student study tour to the Iowa State Capitol was directed by Student Senate advisor Bill Lapczenski and Julie Carlson, Dean of Enrollment Management.

Iowa Lakes Students Attending Legislative Session
(Alphabetical listing by hometown)

Joe Feauto -- Akron
Emily Geerdes -- Everly
Tina Dudley -- Algona
Candice Rebstock -- Franklin, Minn.
April Wolf -- Algona
Alejandra Rodriguez -- Grand River
Jeremy White -- Cherokee
Elizabeth Rusch -- Hartley
Caryn Robinson -- Cylinder
Megan Hanson -- Lakefield, Minn
Amy Hotovek -- Emmetsburg
Sarah Wielenga -- Orange City
Ijeoma Nnebedum -- Emmetsburg
Mike Blair -- Spirit Lake

Front Row: Megan Hanson, Amy Hotovek, Sen. Kibbie, Alejandra Rodriguez, Candy Robstock, Ijeoma Nnebedum, Bill Lapczenski. Second Row: Julie Carlson, Caryn Robinson, April Wolf, Emily Geerdes, Tina Dudley, Sarah Wielenga, Elizabeth Rusch, Jeremy White. Third Row: Joe Feauto, Mike Blair.