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2023-2024 Annual Report
Connie
Shaping The Future
In my president’s letter last year, I described the year as “Redefining Tomorrow” and referenced Traci Skalberg as the incoming Executive Director with her vision for the future of Central Community College Foundation (CCCF).
“Shaping the Future” is how I might best describe our year ending June 30, 2024.
Traci is successfully navigating staffing changes, budget challenges, and new fundraising projects as she works towards the vision she has for foundation staff to be located on each of the Central Community College (CCC) campuses. As expected, all of these needs are a process and not an event, so it will take time to reach the destination desired. The current staff for the Foundation are engaged, committed, and having fun doing what they do and this is very rewarding to see!
CCCF made good progress on several fundraising projects. We kicked off a major gifts campaign for a new Automotive Careers Training Center building on the Hastings Campus. Meanwhile, pledges and planned gifts continue to arrive for past campaigns in Kearney and Columbus.
Dean Moors is still working on a part-time basis as Planned Giving Director We are focused on reaching our $25 million “Generations of Impact” planned giving campaign target. I am very excited about having an endowment at some point in the future that will cover most or all annual operating expenses for CCCF. If this quest becomes reality, it will put CCCF in a position to be more agile in our response to needs at the college while also reducing the administrative costs allocated to dollars
raised. It is a notable and forward-thinking goal and we are grateful that Dean has committed his time to this project. Keep up the good work Dean!
My term as the CCCF President came to an end June 30, 2024 and Jay Trofholz from Columbus has taken the reins for the next two years. I will remain on the Board of Directors with one more year of my term remaining. It has been an honor to support the CCCF team as they have and will continue to make a true difference in the lives of students and communities served by Central Community College.
Jeff S. Anderson
Central Community College Foundation President
Board Members
Abegglen Kearney
S.Anderson Hastings
Izaguirre Columbus Jay Landell Hastings
Columbus
Ex-Officio Directors
Dr. Matt Gotschall College President Central Community College
Directors Emeritus
Jack Crowley Retired CCC Foundation Executive Director
Foundation Staff
Sharon Liske Treasurer/Financial Controller
Dr. Kathy Fuchser Campus President CCC-Columbus
Dr. Marcie Kemnitz Campus President CCC-Grand Island
Dr. Christopher Waddle Campus President CCC-Hastings
Dr. Kelly Christensen Vice President of Career & Workforce Development CCC-Kearney
Dr. LaVern Franzen Retired College President
Carly Walker Administrative Analyst
Dr. Cheri Beda Alumni & Development Director
Dean Moors Retired CCC Foundation Executive Director
Traci Skalberg Executive Director
Dr. Joseph W. Preusser Retired College President
Dean Moors Planned Giving Director
Dr. Greg P. Smith Retired College President
Emily Klimek Marketing & Events Coordinator
Pat Stange Director of Operations
Jon
Jeff
Gale Beirow Hastings
Beth Boesch Columbus
Kevin A. Brostrom Grand Island
Quelbin
Terry Millard Columbus
Ray O’Connor Grand Island
Justin Pfenning Grand Island
Dale Pohlmann Kearney
Jeanne Schieffer
Jack Schreiner Hastings
Jay Trofholz Columbus
Jesse Trotter Arcadia Lynne Werner Grand Island
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Hall of Fame
The Central Community College Hall of Fame was established by the CCC Foundation to honor individuals or couples who have demonstrated exceptional support for Central Community College and its mission over the years. Hall of Fame members are listed by year inducted.
The Legacy Society allows the donor to leave a gift in the form of a bequest naming Central Community College Foundation as a beneficiary in his or her will. This can be done by a percentage of/or a fixed amount of the estate. Other methods of donating to the Legacy Society include life insurance policies or other planned giving programs.
For more information as to how you can become a member of the Legacy Society, contact the Foundation at foundation@cccneb.edu or at 402-460-2151.
The following is a list of current members of the Legacy Society. The bolded names are new for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Richard (Abe) Abraham* (Columbus)
Jeff S. & Lori A. Anderson (Hastings)
Anonymous (2)
Lois Behlen* (Columbus)
Nell Burnham (Columbus)
Larry Butler (Hastings)
Wuanita Butler* (Hastings)
Larry* & Elaine Carmann (Davidson, NC)
Ron & Carol Cope* (Kearney)
Kathleen Cowan (Stromsburg)
Don & Lisa Cox (Hastings)
Jack & Judy Crowley (Hastings)
Duane D. Curtin Trust* (Grand Island)
Maureen Eggert (Grand Island)
Robert & Verdella Emerson (Columbus)
Chip* & Vonda Essex (Hastings)
Lucille Filipi* (Columbus)
Mathew (Bud) & Rita Fleischer (Columbus)
Dr. LaVern & Connie Franzen (Hastings)
Dr. Wayne & Celia* Ganow (Hastings)
Earl & Myrtle Grimminger* (Grand Island)
Alan (1968) & Dorothy Hartley (Doniphan)
Bernard & Susan Hay (Scottsdale, AZ)
Sid & Irene Hellman* (Kearney)
Bruce & Carol Hendrickson Estate* (Holdrege)
William & Jody Hitesman (Juniata)
Stuart* & Virginia Huber (Kearney)
Dr. Steven & Barbara Hultman (Lithia, FL)
Dorothy R. Jacobsen* (Juniata)
Patricia Karsk* (Columbus)
Bernard & Oriel Kinley* (Hastings)
Gerald & Bonnie Luckey (Omaha)
Drs. Robert* & Kathleen McPherson (Bradenton, FL)
William March* (Hastings)
Terry & Beth Millard (Columbus)
Dean & Brenda Moors (Hastings)
Dale Murdock* (Holdrege)
Bliss M. & Virginia A. North* (Hastings)
Glenda Pauley Estate* (Hastings)
Rhonda Pauley (Hastings)
Tom (1974) & Sue Pirnie (Grand Island)
Bonnie (1969) & Lee Preston (Lincoln)
Dr. Joseph W. Preusser (Elkhorn)
Lenard Reckling* (Grand Island)
Michele (Uzendoski) Rosenthal (Columbus)
Lee & Eileen Saathoff (Hastings)
Leon & Barb Sanders* (Columbus)
Robert P. Sahling* (Kearney)
Jack & Lisa Schreiner (Hastings)
Drs. Greg P. & Marilee Smith (Denver, CO)
Jay & Jeanine Trofholz (Columbus)
Doris Van Dyke (1993) (Columbus)
Marilyn Vrana (Lempke) (Columbus)
Diana Watson (Holdrege)
Dallas* & Carolyn Wegner (Kearney)
Henry & Frieda Wendt* (Hastings)
Ira & May Wierenga (Hastings)
S.N. (Bud) & Gloria Wolbach* (Grand Island)
Dr. John & June Yost* (Hastings)
*indicates donor(s) are deceased. Year indicates CCC graduate status. BOLD indicates new for fiscal year.
It All Adds Up To IMPACT
We often see November and December as the season of giving. Whether inspired by holiday spirit or end-of-year tax planning, it’s always a good time to support the Central Community College (CCC) Foundation. Gifts come in many forms, and some can provide tax benefits as well. Here are several options for making an impact:
Current Gifts
CASH
The easiest option, cash donations can be made in person, by mail, or online. If you itemize, cash donations are tax-deductible.
STOCKS OR MUTUAL FUNDS
Donating appreciated stocks or mutual funds can provide tax savings by avoiding capital gains and offering a deduction. Contact the CCC Foundation for transfer instructions.
COMMODITIES
Farmers can donate grain and receive tax savings. Contact the CCC Foundation for instructions on transferring ownership at the elevator.
MATCHING GIFTS
Many employers match charitable donations, which can double your impact. Check if your employer offers this benefit.
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER
If you’re 70.5 or older, you can give up to $100,000 from your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution. This may satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without adding to taxable income.
Deferred Gifts
BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL
You can name CCC Foundation in your will to leave a specific amount or percentage of your estate.
POD/TOD ACCOUNTS
Setting up Payment on Death (POD) or Transfer on Death (TOD) designations on accounts is an easy way to leave a legacy for the CCC Foundation.
CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (CRT)
A CRT can provide income to you or loved ones during your lifetime, with the remainder supporting CCC Foundation.
LIFE INSURANCE
Designate CCC Foundation as the beneficiary of your life insurance, or transfer ownership for a current deduction on premiums.
REAL PROPERTY & LIFE ESTATES
Real estate gifts, such as farmland or rental properties, can offer tax benefits. In some cases, you may retain the right to live on the property during your lifetime.
Every gift, whether traditional or creative, supports CCC students and strengthens Central Nebraska communities. To learn more, contact us at 402-460-2151 or foundation@cccneb.edu. We are here to help you create an impact in a way that aligns with your values and goals. Please consult your tax and legal advisors for personalized guidance.
The Central Community College Foundation is the supporting 501(c)3 organization for the Warren and Velda Wilson Foundation. This allows the Wilson Foundation assets to grow into perpetuity. Scholarship awards are made annually to any Nebraska-based institution of higher education.
Warren and Velda Wilson devoted more than 60 years to farming in south central Nebraska. The couple had no children. As part of their estate plan, they established an educational foundation to provide scholarships to help deserving young people in the area where they had made their livelihood.
The Wilsons wrote, “It is our desire that these scholarships not be limited to graduating seniors with only the highest levels of academic achievement. Other factors are also important to us including good citizenship, involvement in school and community activities, and potential for future academic success.”
The Wilson Foundation board of directors includes Jay Landell, President; Jennifer Fleischer, Vice President; Lu Loehr (niece of the Wilsons), Secretary/Treasurer; John Farrell, Scott Kummer, and Brian Shaw.
Since 2003, the CCC Foundation has been coordinating the scholarship process for the Wilson Foundation. The Nebraska counties included in the area eligible to apply for scholarships are Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Hall, Hamilton, Nuckolls, Phelps, Thayer, Webster and York. The scholarship is nonrenewable.
For the 2023-24 school terms, $320,000 was awarded to 200 deserving students in the 10-county area. Since inception nearly $8 million has been awarded.
Community Appreciation
On September, 7 2023, Central Community College and the Central Community College Foundation welcomed community members to the Hastings Campus for a special evening of appreciation. The event, which coincided with the Chamber’s Business After Hours, provided an opportunity to celebrate the vital partnerships that support our college and students. Attendees explored highlighted CCC programs and enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres prepared by the CCC Culinary Arts students. It was a wonderful evening of connection, showcasing the importance of collaboration and community in Central Nebraska.
Warren & Velda Wilson
Supporting students at CCC goes beyond scholarships. The Foundation manages several funds designed to provide critical support to both students and college programs, including the Food and Hygiene Pantry Fund, Central for Student Success Fund, International Studies Fund, Phi Theta Kappa Fund, Veterans Fund, and TRIO Fund, among others. Additionally, a number of permanently endowed funds have been established to ensure lasting support for students and programs. These endowed funds are carefully invested, with scholarships and assistance awarded from investment earnings, while the principal remains untouched to continue supporting future generations at Central Community College.
Endowed funds are highlighted in blue below, while other funds managed by the Foundation are listed in black. If you or someone you know is interested in establishing or learning more about endowed or other scholarship opportunities, please contact the Central Community College Foundation at 402-460-2151 or foundation@cccneb.edu. To donate online, visit https:// thecccfoundation.org/how-to-help/.
Your support creates lasting impact for CCC students and programs!
Scholarship descriptions are only summaries, more criterion may exist.
*denotes a new scholarship
COLLEGE-WIDE | SUPPORT OPTIONS
Adult Education: Funds are used to support Adult Education classes.
Alumni Heritage Endowed Scholarship: Second-year students of CCC are eligible for this scholarship funded by donations from CCC Alumni.
Karen Baird Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship for a student who is involved in volunteering in a community within the 25-county area.
*Big John Scholarship Fund: Preference for a student from the following Nebraska counties: Kearney, Buffalo, Phelps, Dawson, Adams, Franklin or Harlan. Recipient must be taking classes within the Career and Technical Sciences or Health Sciences Divisions. Academic Transfer students are ineligible for this scholarship.
Black Hills Energy Scholarship: Scholarships to students enrolled in HVAC, gas utility, Welding, manufacturing or like programs. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and preference is given to students living in communities served by Black Hills Energy who demonstrate leadership and community involvement.
*Board Leadership Scholarship: Scholarship to students in good standing, may be traditional or nontraditional, full or part-time status, attending any CCC campus or center. Donations are made in lieu of plaques upon retiring from or serving as president of CCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Bosselman Family Scholarship: Scholarship given to students in Automotive, Truck Driving, Advanced Manufacturing, or Welding.
Dr. Deb Brennan Scholarship: Scholarship honoring Dr. Brennan’s 32 + years of dedicated service to CCC.
CCC Business Scholarship: Any CCC student in good standing with a Business major.
CCC Step-Up Scholarship: Collegewide scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student, DACA eligible. Student must be enrolled a minimum of six hours per semester, exceptions for CNA or Med Aid awards.
CCC Food & Hygiene Pantry Fund: Monetary donations support this fund, which provides support to CCC students who struggle with food and/ or hygiene insecurity.
Central for Student Success Fund: Funds are for students experiencing a temporary financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances.
College Wellness Account: Fund established to promote wellness. This is a college-wide fund.
Ron & Carol Cope Foundation GED Scholarship Fund: Funds can be used for the costs associated with obtaining a GED or scholarships for students who have received their GED seeking a diploma or degree at CCC.
Cornhusker Power Employees Scholarship: Donations from employees of Cornhusker Power fund this scholarship to provide scholarships to CCC students from their service area.
Ed R. Crowley, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship based on need and motivation.
Dawson County Scholarship: Scholarships are available to students from Dawson County, Nebraska.
Entrepreneurship Scholarship: Funds will provide scholarships to students taking Entrepreneurship classes. Available for all CCC campuses and centers.
Esports Fund: Donations are used to support the E-Sports team.
Essex Family Scholarship: Funds used to provide scholarship for single mothers. May be used for tuition, fees, or educational supplies.
Extended Learning Services
Scholarship: Applicant must have completed high school or GED and must be seeking a degree or diploma. Applicant must be enrolled at least half-time (fall and spring semesters). Three of the six credits must be delivered online to qualify.
Dr. LaVern Franzen Scholarship: Fulltime students in all fields of study, at any CCC location, are eligible.
Dean & Kathy Fuchser Scholarship: Must be resident of Platte County studying at any campus or center. Priority given to single parent student.
Alvena Garrido GED Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship recipient must have received their GED and are working towards their diploma or degree.
Dr. Chester Gausman Scholarship: Fulltime students in all fields of study, at any CCC location, are eligible.
General Scholarship Fund: Collegewide endowed fund to build smaller donations into a large scholarship fund, which has fewer restrictions for awarding scholarships.
Generations of Impact General Administrative Endowment: Established to fund operations, scholarships and other projects at the discretion of the CCC Foundation Board of Directors.
Mabel Gentry-Gade Scholarship: Scholarship for a female CCC student with a B or C grade point average.
Mick & Janelle Grabowski Scholarship: Full-time traditional student at CCC, preferably Hastings Campus, who graduated from Ravenna High School.
Myrtle B. Grimminger Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship provided to resident of Hall County or graduated from a Hall County high school.
Hastings Faith Lutheran Church Scholarship: Scholarships to students attending any CCC campus. Faith Lutheran Church. Pastor will provide a letter of recommendation for applicant.
Hastings YMCA Scholarship: Funds are to provide scholarships to students attending any CCC location. Must be a member or related (spouse or child) to a member of the Hastings Family YMCA.
Richard & Marlene Hinrichs Scholarship: Scholarship recipient can be a traditional or nontraditional student in any field of study, primary focus will be a graduating high school senior. Student may be attending any CCC location.
*Hornady Criminal Justice Fund: Provide grants to the Criminal Justice Program on a case-by-case basis.
*Hornady Criminal Justice Scholarship: Scholarships provided to students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program. Students may be part-time or full-time.
International Studies Fund: Donations used to support students studying abroad.
Dorothy Jacobsen Scholarship: Funds to be used to provide college-wide scholarships.
Kaufman-Cummings Trust Scholarship: Scholarship for high school graduate from Grand Island Senior High School, Northwest High School, Central Catholic High School, DoniphanTrumbull High School, Wood River High School, Centura High School, or Heartland Lutheran High School. Student must show need and/or potential.
Kitson Family Scholarship: Preference to student in Music Program, secondary preference to a student in Theater or Sociology Programs. Preference also to a student on the Columbus Campus.
Memorial Scholarship: Scholarships from this fund, designated in memory of a loved one, are awarded for any program of study.
Men’s Health Sciences Scholarship: Scholarships to male students enrolled in any of the Health Sciences fields at CCC.
Moors Family Scholarship: Scholarship to student enrolled in one of the following: Health Information Management Services, Medical Laboratory Technician or Registered Nursing Programs.
Kenneth Morrison Health Occupation Scholarship: All students enrolled in any of the Allied Health Care Programs are eligible for this endowed scholarship.
Roy & Mary Pearson Nursing Scholarship: Scholarship for nursing students seeking either their ADN or LPN.
Phi Theta Kappa: Funds used to support the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) organizations at CCC. If desired, please designate which campus you would like your donation to support.
Dr. Joseph W. Preusser Scholarship: New nontraditional, half or full-time enrollment, students with substantial need in all fields of study, all CCC locations are eligible.
Pro-Am Golf Tournament Endowed Scholarship: Established from excess donations from Pro-Am golf tournament. Scholarship(s) awarded to any CCC student.
Jim & Marilyn Reier Scholarship: Established by family and friends of the late Marilyn Reier. This scholarship is available to students in the Nursing Program at the Kearney Center. Selection is based on need, as well as character, commitment and dedication to the field of nursing.
Retiree Scholarship: Scholarship supported from donations by retirees from any campus, center or area office.
Edgar Reynolds Foundation Scholarship: Scholarship for a student who graduated from a high school in Adams, Buffalo, Hall, Hamilton, Howard or Merrick counties. Student must be pursuing a degree or diploma in Allied Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Diesel or Business.
St. Cecilia Parish Scholarship: Graduates of Hastings St. Cecilia High School are eligible for this collegewide scholarship. The St. Cecilia Scholarship Committee will consider financial need in the selection of the scholarship winner.
Larry & Barbara Schnase Family Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship for any CCC student.
Amanda K. Schreiner Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship recipient may be a traditional or nontraditional Nursing student. Recipient may be enrolled full or part-time on any CCC location. Recipient must be a secondyear student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Service Award Endowed Foundation Scholarship: CCC employees may elect to donate the monetary value of the gift received from CCC for their years’ of service. This fund provides scholarships to students at any CCC
COLLEGE-WIDE
location.
Buz Shultz Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship for first-year graduate from Northwest High School, Fullerton High School, or Broken Bow High School. This scholarship is based on need.
Drs. Greg P. & Marilee Smith Scholarship: Students in all fields of study at any CCC location are eligible. Recipient may be a traditional or nontraditional student.
Student Veterans Association Fund: Funds used to provide assistance for student veteran/military-led campus and community projects, as well as, to assist with the cost of travel to conferences for college-wide student veterans/military support.
Sustainability Fund: Funds to be used for support of the college-wide sustainability effort at CCC.
Kathleen E. Tebbe Scholarship: Recipient must reside in Nebraska and has completed one semester at CCC with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recipient must be studying one of the following: Academic Transfer, Early Childhood, and/or Human Services, with emphasis in education, social work or teaching. Scholarship may be used for tuition and/or books.
TRIO Fund: This fund will provide support for the TRIO program on all CCC campuses.
Dr. Dennis Tyson Scholarship: This fund will provide scholarships for fulltime students in all fields of study.
Veterans Appreciation Scholarship: Veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services with or without VA Educational Assistance are eligible. Must provide a copy of DD 214, reflecting an Honorable Discharge.
Must be enrolled a minimum of half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress and be pursuing a degree or diploma. Also available to dependents of a veteran with above requirements.
Veteran’s Fund: Donations are used to assist currently enrolled CCC students who are veterans in an emergency or transitional situation and at a risk of discontinuing their education pursuits because of unexpected financial hardships.
Wolfe Family Student Success Fund: Grants available to Hastings and Grand Island campuses to assist with student needs in food and hygiene insecurities, other emergency needs which may impede a student from continuing their education.
Women’s Veteran Scholarship Fund: Women Veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services with or without VA Educational Assistance are eligible. Must provide a copy of DD 214, reflecting an Honorable Discharge. Must be enrolled a minimum of half time and maintain satisfactory academic progress and be pursuing a degree or diploma.
Ken Wortman Scholarship: Recipient must be full-time and is eligible to receive scholarship for only one year. Student must be majoring in one of the following: Skilled and Technical Sciences Division, Health Sciences Division or Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management program. Recipient from Hamilton County given preference.
June Yost CCC Endowed Nursing Scholarship: Good Samaritan VillageHastings employees are given first priority for applying and receiving this scholarship to attend CCC to complete their ADN or LPN.
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Richard “Abe” Abraham Endowed Scholarship: Funds to be used in support of scholarships for students in art on the Columbus Campus.
Athletic Booster Club Fund: Used to support athletics on the Columbus Campus.
Averett Family Scholarship: Funds to provide scholarships for theatre majors or others who participate in the theatre productions on the Columbus Campus.
Behlen Memorial Scholarship: Funds to provide scholarships in memory of Lois and Mike Behlen.
CCC Step Up Scholarship-Columbus: Scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student. Student must be enrolled a minimum of six hours per semester. Exceptions for CNA or Med Aide awards.
CCC Food & Hygiene Pantry FundColumbus: Monetary donations support this fund, which provides support to CCC students who struggle with food and/or hygiene insecurity.
Center for Science & Technology Fund: Donations to provide support for scholarships and technology for Columbus Campus Center for Science & Technology.
Central for Student Success FundColumbus: Funds are for students experiencing a temporary financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances.
Central Honors Institute (CHI) Scholarship: Funds to provide camp scholarships to students attending CHI each summer on the Columbus Campus.
Columbus Alumni Heritage Scholarship: Second-year students attending the Columbus Campus are eligible for this scholarship funded by proceeds from Alumni Weekend events and from CCC-Hastings Campus Alumni.
Columbus Area Entrepreneurship: Funds to be used in support of the Entrepreneurship Program in Columbus.
SUPPORT OPTIONS
Columbus Middle School Scholarship: Funds used to support matching CMS scholarships for 8th graders to use on dual credit courses taken at CCC while attending high school.
Columbus Music Program/Spectrum: Funds to be used to support scholarships and Music Programs on the Columbus Campus.
Emerson Family Scholarship: Scholarship recipient must be a Columbus Campus student, may be full-time or part-time, traditional or nontraditional.
Lucille & Dr. Ed Fillipi Scholarship Fund: Scholarships for healthcarerelated fields. Recipients from Leigh & Clarkson are given priority; then on to Platte County students.
Fine & Performing Arts Endowed Fund: Scholarships are available to students who participate in Fine and Performing Arts courses on the Columbus Campus.
Mary J. Graf Scholarship: Scholarship for student who was raised or spent a substantial part of their lives in Platte, Butler, Polk, Madison, Colfax, Nance, Stanton, Boone or Merrick counties.
Mary Lou & Jim Holmberg Scholarship: Scholarship available to a traditional or nontraditional student in the field of nursing.
Ingemansen Family Scholarship: Scholarship recipient must be a graduate of Scotus Central Catholic High School and attending Columbus Campus.
Patricia Karsk Memorial Scholarship: Funds to be used to support Nursing Program scholarships.
Kawasaki Scholarship: Scholarship to new or transfer student or returning student in welding, mechatronics, business or engineering, 2.5 GPA.
Vince Lempke Scholarship: Scholarships from this memorial fund, honoring a former math and physics instructor, are available to students enrolled in the Math or Science Programs on the Columbus Campus.
Hitting All the Right Notes
Donors Help CCC Acquire a Steinway Piano
Central Community College (CCC) in Columbus has successfully completed its fundraising campaign to acquire a new concert piano, thanks to the generosity of 38 donors. The campaign, aimed at replacing the college’s aging piano, met its goal, allowing the Fine and Performing Arts program to continue offering top-tier musical experiences to students and audiences alike.
The college’s previous piano, a Chickering grand donated by the City of Columbus in 1979, served the community for 45 years. After decades of performances and lessons, it became clear that the instrument had reached the end of its musical life. The need for a high-quality replacement led CCC to a remarkable 1985 Steinway & Sons concert piano. Originally purchased by a pianist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Steinway has now found a new home where it will be used and cherished by CCC’s students and faculty.
The fundraising campaign received a boost from Terry and Beth Millard, who generously offered to match donations up to $5,000, inspiring contributions from a wide range of supporters. Their matching gift helped the campaign reach its goal, ensuring the Steinway will continue to enrich the Fine and Performing Arts program for generations to come.
Steinway pianos are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, with more than 97% of concert pianists preferring to perform on one. CCC’s newly acquired Steinway, made from hard rock maple, Sitka spruce, and Swedish steel, promises to provide outstanding sound quality for the college’s performances.
This successful campaign underscores the community’s commitment to fostering arts education at CCC. The new piano is a key investment in the future of music at the college, ensuring that students will continue to learn and perform on an instrument of superior quality. The college and Foundation extends our heartfelt thanks to all who contributed, and looks forward to many more years of beautiful music filling its halls.
COLUMBUS CAMPUS | SUPPORT OPTIONS
Lindsay Manufacturing Welding Scholarship: Scholarship for a welding student.
Martha E. & Robert Lund Scholarship: Scholarship awarded to a high school graduate of Columbus High School, Scotus Central Catholic High School or Lakeview High School attending the Columbus Campus. Applicant ranked in the top third of their graduating class to be eligible.
Memorial Scholarship-Columbus: Scholarships from this fund, designated in memory of a loved one, awarded for any program of study on the Columbus Campus or Ord Center
Men’s Basketball: Funds are used in support of the Men’s Basketball Program on the Columbus Campus.
Men’s Golf: Funds are used in support of the Men’s Golf Program on the Columbus Campus.
Men’s Soccer: Funds are used in support of the Men’s Soccer Program on the Columbus Campus.
New Business & Technology Center Scholarship: Scholarships awarded annually to full-time students. Recipients must be majoring in Information Technology and Systems, Business Technology, Business or Accounting.
Newport Presidential Leadership Scholarship: Scholarship for fulltime, first-year student on Columbus Campus. High School GPA must be a minimum of 3.0. Recipient must demonstrate an interest in assuming leadership role in student activities and/or volunteer their services. Established by former Columbus Campus President Don Newport.
NPPD Nebraska Open ScholarshipColumbus: Scholarships for full-time freshman and sophomores with a 2.5 GPA.
Paul Peterson Memorial Scholarship: This tuition scholarship is available only to sons or daughters of Loup Public Power District employees who are majoring in Business on the Columbus Campus.
Paul Rebrovich Memorial Scholarship: Columbus Campus students majoring in Education or Psychology are eligible.
Retiree Scholarship-Columbus: Fund supported by donations from retirees from the Columbus Campus and Ord Center.
Dr. Pete & Pat Rush Memorial Scholarship: Two scholarships (if funds available) awarded, one to a first-year student and one to a 2nd year student. Selection based on GPA, class standing, and academic potential on the Columbus Campus.
Sanders Family Scholarship: Columbus Campus student enrolled in one of the following programs – Accounting, Business Administration, or Information Technology. Recipient may be part-time or full-time, traditional or nontraditional. Recipient must be in good standing with the College.
Student Veterans Association FundColumbus: Funds used to provide assistance for student veteran/militaryled campus and community projects, as well as to assist with the cost of travel to conferences for the Columbus Campus student veterans/military.
Ben Teller Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship available to graduates of Platte County high schools in their first year at the Columbus Campus and is based on academic potential.
Dr. Emily Jane Uzendoski Memorial Fund: Funds used for a full or parttime student, preferably from Boone or Nance counties in Nebraska. Recipient enrolled in any area of study on the Columbus Campus.
Women’s Basketball: Funds are used in support of the Women’s Basketball Program on the Columbus Campus.
Women’s Softball: Funds are used in support of the Women’s Softball Program on the Columbus Campus.
Women’s Soccer: Fund are used in support of the Women’s Soccer Program on the Columbus Campus.
Women’s Volleyball: Funds are used in support of the Women’s Volleyball Program on the Columbus Campus.
TJ Wrigley Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Recipient may be a incoming student or a second year student on the Columbus Campus. Preference to student who is majoring in Business Administration or Academic Transfer with intention to pursue Education or Business. Must be enrolled in 9 or more credits. Student may be traditional or nontraditional. Student must be in good standing with the College.
Thank you so much for choosing me for the scholarship. You have no idea how much this helps, especially right now in life. With two young boys in school/sports and with one on the way in three months, this definitely makes me want to keep up the fight in school. Thank you. – Jayde
GRAND ISLAND CAMPUS | SUPPORT OPTIONS
Dr. Lynn & Joan Black Scholarship: Funds used in support of a nontraditional, second year student, 2.75 GPA on the Grand Island Campus.
Linda Bowden Scholarship: Recipient must be seeking a degree in one of the following programs: Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Pharmacy Technician. Student must be attending the Grand Island Campus. Recipient may be a traditional or nontraditional second year student.
Career Pathway Institute Scholarship: Donations provide scholarships for students who have completed the Career Pathway Institute in Grand Island.
CCC Step Up Scholarship-Grand Island: Scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student. Student must be enrolled a minimum of six hours per semester. Exceptions for CNA or Med Aide awards.
CCC Food & Hygiene Pantry FundGrand Island: Monetary donations support this fund, which provides support to CCC students who struggle with food and/or hygiene insecurity.
Central for Student Success-Grand Island: Funds are for students experiencing a temporary financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances.
Focus–Friendship of CCC-Grand Island: Funds used to support club.
GI Scholarship Committee Scholarship: Scholarship is available to a Grand Island Campus student. The Campus Scholarship Committee chooses recipient.
Nellie A. Grim Scholarship: Scholarship in honor of Nellie A. Grim is available to a nontraditional female student in the Business program.
Della Mae Gutschow Memorial Scholarship: Recipient must be a Human Services student at CCC. Recipient may be bilingual or from Wood River or be interested in working in Alzheimer’s/memory care field.
Vicki Harvey Scholarship: Applicants may be either a full or a part-time student on the Grand Island Campus. Recipient may be a traditional or nontraditional student.
Memorial Scholarship-Grand Island: Scholarships from this fund, designated in memory of a loved one, awarded to students in any program of study.
Jim & Norma Merrick Scholarship: Scholarship for vocational/technical programs that involve the students working with their hands.
Don Nelson Memorial Scholarship: Students in all fields of study on the Grand Island Campus are eligible for this $250 scholarship named in memory of a former president of the Grand Island Campus.
NPPD Nebraska Open ScholarshipGrand Island: Scholarships for fulltime freshman or sophomores with a 2.5 GPA.
Retiree Scholarship-Grand Island: Scholarship supported by donations from retirees from Grand Island Campus and Kearney, Lexington, and Holdrege centers.
Skilled & Technical Sciences Scholarship: Applicants must be majoring in Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology, Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Information Technology and Systems, Mechatronics Technology or Welding Technology on the Grand Island Campus or Kearney Center.
Louis Sr. & Reynalda DeLeon Soto Memorial Scholarship: Recipient must be a Human Services student at CCC. Recipient may be bilingual or from Wood River or be interested in working in Alzheimer’s/memory care field.
Student Veterans Association FundGrand Island: Funds used to provide assistance for student veteran/ military-led campus and community projects, as well as to assist with the cost of travel to conferences for the Grand Island Campus student veterans/military.
Tween Camps: Funds used to provide scholarships and support for summer camps for “tweens,” grades 6 through 8, on the Grand Island Campus.
Veteran’s Fund-Grand Island: Fund used to assist currently enrolled CCC students who are veterans in an emergency or transitional situation and are at risk of discontinuing their education pursuits as the result of unexpected financial hardships.
*Carol A. Vian Memorial Scholarship: Recipient must be enrolled in the Associates Degree in Nursing program on the Grand Island Campus. Recipient will have completed 15 or more credit hours toward the ADN program. Recipient will be enrolled as a full-time student, may be a traditional or nontraditional student in good standing with the College.
*Dr. Wayne E. & Sharon K. Vian Scholarship: Recipient must be enrolled in a program involving biology, chemistry or physics, including Academic Transfer Associate Degree of Science or one of the Health Occupation Programs on the Grand Island Campus. Recipient must be enrolled full-time but may be a traditional or nontraditional student. Recipient must be in good standing with the College.
S.N. (Bud) & Gloria Wolbach Nursing Scholarship: Applicant may be a full or part-time Nursing student either in their first or second year of education. Can be either traditional or nontraditional student. Must be a single parent.
HASTINGS CAMPUS | SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
AMDT/WELD Endowed Scholarship:
Funds raised during the Hastings Major Gifts Campaign used to provide scholarship for student enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology or Welding Technology on the Hastings Campus.
Merle & Dorothy Anderson Scholarship: Funds used for full or part-time students attending the Hastings Campus. Students must be from one of the following Nebraska counties: Adams, Clay, Nuckolls or Webster.
Auto Body Technology Program:
Funds used to support the Auto Body Technology Program or scholarships on the Hastings Campus.
Automotive Careers Center Campaign: Fundraising to assist with the building of a new Automotive Careers Training Center on the Hastings Campus. This campaign will include a separate endowed fund to provide program and scholarship support.
Automotive Technology Program: Funds used to support the Automotive Technology Program or Scholarships on the Hastings Campus.
Beck Family Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship for a full or part-time student on the Hastings Campus.
Gale & Paula Beirow Scholarship: Scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student based on need, not grades.
Burke Estate Endowment: Scholarships are available in all fields of study on the Hastings Campus.
Donovan & Waunita Butler Scholarship: This fund provides scholarships for students in the Health Sciences or Technical Trades.
CCC Step Up Scholarship-Hastings: Scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student. Student must be enrolled a minimum of six hours per semester. Exceptions for CNA or Med Aide awards.
CCC Food & Hygiene Pantry FundHastings: Monetary donations support this fund, which provides support to CCC students who struggle with food and/or hygiene insecurity.
Central for Student Success FundHastings: Funds are for students experiencing a temporary financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances.
Construction Technology Scholarship: Scholarships from this fund are available to students enrolled in the Construction Technology Program on the Hastings Campus.
Jim & Bobbie Cronin Memorial Scholarship: Recipient must show extreme financial need. Student must be attending the Hastings Campus.
Culinary Arts Club: Funds used for students enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program on the Hastings Campus.
Dental Assisting Fund: Funds used for the Dental Assisting Program on the Hastings Campus. Used also for scholarships.
Dental Hygiene Equipment Fund: Funds used to purchase equipment for the Dental Hygiene Program on the Hastings Campus.
Dietze Family Scholarship: Recipient must be enrolled in Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology program on the Hastings Campus. Recipient may be part-time or fulltime, traditional or nontraditional. Recipient must be in good standing with the College.
Elks Scholarship Fund: Funds are available to students in all fields of study on the Hastings Campus. Elks award this scholarship.
Focus–Friendship of CCC: Funds used to support club.
Ganow Dental Hygiene Fund: Provides support for the Dental Hygiene program.
Hartley Family Scholarship: Scholarship for graduating senior from Greeley Public School. Must exhibit need and be a Nebraska resident. Must be a full-time student and maintain a 2.0 GPA.
Hastings Alumni Heritage Scholarship: Second-year students attending the Hastings Campus are eligible for this scholarship funded by proceeds from Alumni Weekend events and from CCC-Hastings Campus Alumni.
Hastings Area Noon Rotary Scholarship: Scholarship for high school graduate from an Adams County high school.
Hastings Library Fund: Funds used to support the Hastings Campus library.
Hastings Veterans Scholarship: Established by the Hastings VFW Mt. Surabachi Post 1346. Recipient must be a full-time traditional or nontraditional Hastings Campus student, either a U.S. veteran or current member of the U.S. Forces. Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and/or equipment, when applicable.
*Heartwell Renewables Scholarship: Recipient must be enrolled in the Career and Technical Sciences on the Hastings Campus. Preference to student enrolled in Drafting and Design Technology, Welding, Energy Technology, Construction, Heavy Equipment and Automotive programs. Recipient must be a fulltime student. Recipient is eligible to receive the scholarship twice during their tenure at CCC.
Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program: Support of Heavy Equipment Operator Technician Program for scholarships or program needs.
Joshua Michael Hedlund Memorial Scholarship: Scholarship to a student in the field of welding.
HASTINGS CAMPUS | SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS (continued)
Jennifer A. Hoagland Memorial Scholarship: Fund established in in memory of Jennifer Hoagland by her family and friends. Scholarship is awarded to a student in the Business Division.
Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts: Funds used to support the program and to provide scholarships for the Hastings Campus Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts Program.
Bernard & Oriel Kinley Scholarship: This scholarship awarded to a part-time or full-time, traditional or a nontraditional student on the Hastings Campus.
Haskell Kirkland Memorial Culinary Arts Scholarship: Memorials and other contributions to this fund provide scholarships for Culinary Arts students on the Hastings Campus.
Memorial Scholarship-Hastings: Scholarships from this fund, designated in memory of a loved one, awarded to any student in any program of study on the Hastings Campus.
Bliss & Virginia North Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to Hastings Campus students enrolled in the Nursing Program.
NPPD Nebraska Open ScholarshipHastings: Scholarships for full-time freshman or sophomores with a 2.5 GPA.
Open-wide Dental Scholarship: Student must be majoring in either Dental Assisting or Dental Hygiene.
Rhonda & Renee Pauley Scholarship: Scholarship for a single mother.
Doug Pawloski Memorial Scholarship: Recipient may be a traditional or nontraditional student attending the Hastings Campus. Recipient must be enrolled in the Skilled and Technical Sciences programs with a preference to the Auto Body Program.
Pepsi Cola Scholarship: Scholarship for student in refrigeration, electronics, or electrical.
Margaret & Homer Pierce Endowed Scholarship: Scholarship for nontraditional, full-time student who has completed 12 credit hours. Student must have a 2.0 GPA. Scholarship can be used for tuition, fees, and books.
Ram Run Scholarship: Scholarships funded through proceeds or donations from annual Ram Run 5K event.
Retiree Scholarship-Hastings: Scholarship supported from donations by Hastings Campus retirees.
Ron Sealey Scholarship: Scholarship recipient must be enrolled in the Auto Body Program on the CCC-Hastings campus. Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and equipment when applicable.
Dr. John R. Seberg Fund: Funds used for full or part-time students attending the Hastings Campus majoring in a Dental Program.
Skilled & Technical Sciences Scholarship: Applicants must be majoring in Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Technology, Information Technology and Systems, Mechatronics Technology or Welding Technology on the Hastings Campus.
Charlotte Smith Construction Scholarship: Scholarship in memory of Charlotte Smith, a long-time employee of the Hastings Campus.
Student Veterans Association FundHastings: Funds used to provide assistance for student veterans/ military-led campus and community projects, as well as to assist with the cost of travel to conferences for the Hastings Campus student veterans/ military.
Mike Swanson Welding scholarship: Scholarships from this memorial fund, honoring a former Welding instructor, are available to students enrolled in the Welding Program on the Hastings Campus.
Truck Driving Program: Scholarships from this fund awarded to students enrolled in Truck Driving on the Hastings Campus.
Tony Turner Scholarship: Recipient must be a full-time Auto Body or Automotive student on the Hastings Campus. Preference to recipient who is planning to enter the auto body or automotive industry.
Veteran’s Appreciation ScholarshipHastings: Veterans of any branch of the U.S. Armed Services are eligible. Must provide a copy of DD 214, reflecting an Honorable Discharge. Must be enrolled a minimum of half-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress and be pursuing a degree or diploma. Also available to dependents of a veteran with above requirements.
Welding Technology Fund: Donations are used to support scholarships or the Welding Program.
*Ira & May Wierenga Scholarship: Recipient may be traditional or nontraditional on the Hastings Campus. Student may be part-time or full-time. Recipient must be in good standing with the College.
My heart was filled with gratitude as I received your scholarship. You are playing a big role in helping me obtain more than a degree, but also a future, support for my family, knowledge, and confidence for life. Thank you so much for your aid. I am forever grateful! – Elsa
HOLDREGE CENTER, KEARNEY CENTER, LEXINGTON & ORD CENTER | SCHOLARSHIP OPTIONS
CCC Step Up Scholarship- Lexington/ Holdrege/Kearney: Scholarship for a traditional or nontraditional student. Student must be enrolled a minimum of six hours per semester. Exceptions for CNA or Med Aid awards.
CCC Food & Hygiene Pantry FundLexington/Holdrege/Kearney: Monetary donations support this fund, which provides support to CCC students who struggle with food and/ or hygiene insecurity.
Central for Student SuccessLexington/Holdrege/Kearney: Funds are for students experiencing a temporary financial shortfall due to unforeseen circumstances.
Ron & Carol Cope Foundation Nursing Scholarship: Scholarship for Kearney Center nursing student.
Sid & Irene Hellman Scholarship: Scholarship for Kearney Center student.
Holdrege Center Fund: Funds used for equipment or scholarships at the Holdrege Center.
Kearney Center Scholarship: Donations used for scholarships at the Kearney Center. Student may be full-time or part-time, traditional or nontraditional.
Lexington Center: Donations used to support the Lexington Center. Used also for scholarships.
Ord Center: Funds used in support of the Ord Center. Used also for scholarships.
John & Sonia Sahling Scholarship: Scholarship recipient can be traditional or nontraditional student, awarded on need, not grades. Primary focus are Kearney Center recipients but can be used Collegewide.
Drs. Greg P. & Marilee Smith Kearney Center Scholarship: Scholarship awarded to Kearney Center student who is either a traditional or a nontraditional student.
Student Veterans Association FundKearney: Funds used to provide assistance for student veteran/ military-led campus and community projects, as well as to assist with the cost of travel to conferences for the Kearney Center student veterans/ military.
Generations of Impact: Building a Legacy for Students, Communities, and the Future of CCC
At Central Community College, shaping the future has always been at the heart of our mission. Through our strategic initiative, Generations of Impact, we aim to create a lasting legacy for students, the College, and our communities. This initiative was born out of a vision for a long-term, transformative approach that ensures the sustainability of both the College and the Foundation.
A recent feasibility study revealed the remarkable support behind this vision, with over 94% of respondents expressing a willingness to contribute to the campaign. This overwhelming endorsement has encouraged us to pursue a bold goal: raising $25 million in new funds, primarily through planned gifts within the wills and trusts of donors’ estate plans.
These new funds will support essential areas: scholarships, innovative programs, advanced technology, and the Foundation’s operational needs. A key goal of the project is to grow the Foundation’s administrative endowment, providing financial stability for the future. With the goal of generating $8 million for this endowment, we envision a future where the Foundation covers 100% of its net operating expenses, giving us the sustainability and ability to direct all dollars donated directly to students and educational programs.
Already, the impact is being felt.
To date, nearly $14 million in estate commitments have been made toward this campaign — a testament to the generosity and vision of donors who believe in the power of education to change
Among the first to answer the call were Terry and Beth Millard of Columbus. A couple deeply connected to
Central Community College, Terry and Beth have spent their careers in financial planning, investments, and education. Their personal experience has shown them the profound impact that CCC has on the surrounding community and the 25 counties it serves. Their generosity has been a beacon, inspiring others to give and setting a standard of commitment.
“We give to an organization that has a well-defined need,” Terry often says. Central Community College exemplifies this by creating pathways to success through affordable education, partnerships, and a focus on producing a skilled, educated workforce. For the Millards, the future is bright because CCC helps shape it.
Over the years, Terry and Beth have seen the direct impact of their support through student testimonials and community growth. Their belief in CCC has made them longstanding donors, contributing to scholarships, athletic programs, and major campaigns like the Center for Science and Technology project on the Columbus Campus. When the Generations of Impact initiative was introduced, it aligned perfectly with their desire to leave a legacy. They chose to set aside a portion of their estate for endowed scholarships and to contribute to the administrative endowment, demonstrating their long-term vision and passion for the College and its students.
Terry and Beth are now proud members of the Legacy Society — a group of donors whose planned gifts will continue to impact generations of students. Their legacy is a living testament to the difference one couple can make when they believe in the power of education.
Generations of Impact is more than just a campaign. It’s an invitation to dream about what’s possible. It’s a reminder that we all have the ability to leave something behind that lasts far beyond our lifetime. By working with financial, investment, and legal advisors, you too can create your legacy for the future and beyond.
Your legacy can change lives, strengthen communities, and ensure that the mission of Central Community College continues for generations to come. Consider how you can be a part of this transformative journey. Your gift, no matter its size, can leave an indelible mark on the future — one that will be felt by students, families, and communities for years to come.
Terry & Beth Millard Columbus
Over the years numerous memorial/honorarium gifts have been given to the CCC Foundation, with scholarships awarded from these donations. The following is a list of donors who have contributed to a memorial/honorarium during the past fiscal year.
In Memory of Merle Anderson
Alan & Mary K. Anderson
Dorothy Anderson
Richard & Connie Anderson
Scott & Kristy Anderson
In Memory of Bob Becker
Jerry & Edna Anderson
CCC-Columbus Campus
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Steven & Rosie Heinisch
Joel & Mary Young
In Memory of Tracy Blessen Belitz
CCC-Columbus Campus
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Michele Mueller
In Honor of Lynn Black
David Black
Steven Black
In Memory of Ronald E. Boehler
Daniel & Carter Boehler
Kathleen Boehler
Kevin Boehler
Kourtney & William Elbag
In Memory of Jim & Bobbie Cronin
James L. Cronin, Jr.
In Memory of Jan Duncan
Ron Duncan
In Memory of Wyatt Gildersleeve
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Doris Grabo
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Kelly Gutierrez
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Mary & Joel Young
In Memory of Rosie Heinisch
Sharon Becker
Columbus Campus
William & Ruth Erwin
Lisa & Robert Gdowski
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Karin & Doug Rieger
In Memory of Mills Hill & Ellamae Hill
Martha (Marti) Honke
In Memory of Jennifer Ann (Scott) Hoagland
Charles D. Hoagland
In Memory of Herbert & Mildred Honke
Martha (Marti) Honke
In Memory of Michael Honke
Martha (Marti) Honke
In Memory of William (Bill) Irby
Anonymous
Jeffery & Jeanne Bartels
Bud & Rita Fleischer
David & Rae Fulton
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Steve & Rosie Heinisch
Leslie Hitchner
Robert & Maureen Irby
Colin Kramer
Jerry & Kari Peters
Seung & Sun Yang
In Memory of Larry Kaus
Michael & Judy Berning
In Memory of Wilma Kellogg
Richard & LaVonne Catron
Anita Dankert
Kaye Ernstmeyer
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
William & Wendy Heider
John & Barbara Kellogg
Nancy Klimek
Roger & Rita Olsen
Cynthia K. Peters
David & Kathleen Pieper
Kay & William Richardson
Tom & Mary Santin
Arlene Schleicher
Terry & Christa Speed
Daniel & Christine Wissing
In Memory of Jane Laughrey, Mary Jane Lamberson, and Pauline
Lamberson
Courtney Lamberson
In Memory of Gerald Leetsch
LaVon Montey
In Memory of John Putnam
Bill Dittmer
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Evan Halbmaier
Mary & Joel Young
In Honor of Angela Ramaekers
LaVonne Schultz
In Memory of Inez Rohrich
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Linda Rumsey
LaVonne Schultz
In Memory of Stuart Schlatz
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Amanda K. Schreiner
Tamra Bengston
Jack & Lisa Schreiner
In Memory of Charlotte Smith
Jodi Cramer Family
In Memory of David Stubbs
Maggie Stubbs
In Memory of Carol A. Vian
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
Wayne & Sharon Vian
In Memory of Ben Vrana
Bill & Ruth Erwin
In Memory of Rick Walton
Dr. Candace & Ryan Walton
In Honor of Diana Watson
Robert Baker
In Memory of Teresa West
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Marilyn Wheat
Lewis & Parisi Family
Dr. Jon Wheat
In Memory of Cathy Wiehn
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall
In Memory of Patricia Wiese
Cherie Heise
We are so grateful to the thousands of individuals and organizations who have designated Central Community College Foundation and the College as recipients of their contributions. These contributions have come in a variety of ways — through capital campaigns, memorials, scholarships, grants, employee appeals, gifts-in-kind and other fundraising activities. Our Donor Honor Roll reflects gifts from patrons to the CCC Foundation and reflect lifetime contributions.
*Please accept our apologies for any inaccuracies or unintentional omissions.
Board of Governor’s Diamond Club | Donations $250,000+
AGC Nebraska Chapter—Lincoln Anonymous (3)
Bernice Blomenkamp Smith Trust— Hastings
Willard E. Borchers Family Charitable Foundation—Hastings
Case IH—Grand Island
Caterpillar Foundation—Peoria, IL Columbus Community Hospital— Columbus
EducationQuest Foundation—Lincoln
The Gene Haas Foundation—Oxnard, CA
Hastings Irrigation Pipe Company— Hastings
Hornady Manufacturing—Grand Island Kaufmann-Cummings Foundation— Grand Island
Peter Kiewit Foundation—Omaha
Terry & Beth Millard—Columbus
NE Open Scholarship—Columbus
Nebraska Machinery Co.—Omaha
Tom & Sue Pirnie—Grand Island
Edgar & Frances Reynolds Foundation Inc.—Grand Island
John & Sonia Sahling—Kearney
Robert P. Sahling Trust—Kearney
William & Ruth Scott Family Foundation—Omaha
Sherwood Foundation—Omaha
Drs. Greg P & Marilee Smith—Denver, CO
Wendell & Frances Starr—Hastings
Dallas & Carolyn Wegner—Kearney
Wolbach Charitable Foundation—Grand Island
Board of Governor’s Platinum Club | Donations $100,000$249,999
Acklie Charitable Foundation—Lincoln Anonymous
Gale & Paula Beirow—Hastings
Thomas & Lois Bertsch—Columbus
Deborah & Bill Brennan—Fort Pierce, FL
Carriage House Foundation—Lincoln
CHI Health-St. Francis Medical Center— Grand Island
Elevance Health, Inc.—Cincinnati, OH
Fluke Corporation—Everett, WA
Greater Grand Island Community Foundation—Grand Island
Heartwell Renewables LLC—Hastings
Calvin & Jane Johnson—Hastings
Levander’s LLC—Grand Island
Midlands Contracting—Kearney
Rhonda Pauley—Hastings
Phelps County Community Foundation, Inc.—Holdrege
Homer & Margaret Pierce—Hastings
Michael & Audrey Pitcher—Grand Island
Lee & Eileen Saathoff—Hastings
Jack & Lisa Schreiner—Hastings
The Stueven Charitable Foundation— Grand Island
Thermo King Corporation—Hastings
T-L Irrigation Company—Hastings
Vishay Intertechnology Inc.—Columbus
Wilkins Architecture | Design | Planning LLC—Kearney
Board of Governor’s Gold Club | Donations $50,000$99,999
Behlen Manufacturing Company— Columbus
Linda F. Bowden—Doniphan
Butler County Health Care Center— David City
Cash-Wa Distributing Co.—Kearney
Centennial Plastics Inc.—Hastings
Central Community College Dental Hygiene Alumni Assoc.—Hastings
Columbus Bank & Trust Company— Columbus Compass Group USA Inc.—Charlotte, NC
Jack & Judy Crowley—Hastings
Diamond Plastics Corporation—Grand Island
Mary G. Dragoo—Denver, CO
Dramco Tool Co.—Grand Island
Robert & Verdella Emerson—Columbus Fighter Jett Inc.—Grand Island
First National Bank—Columbus
Lyle & Diann Fleharty—Hastings
Bud & Rita Fleischer—Columbus
LaVern & Connie Franzen—Lincoln
Dean E. & Kathy J. Fuchser—Columbus
Dr. Matt & Michele Gotschall—Grand Island
Alan & Dorothy Hartley—Doniphan
Hastings Community Foundation, Inc.— Hastings Hastings Economic Development Corporation—Hastings
Hastings Family YMCA—Hastings
Bruce Hendrickson Estate—Holdrege
William & Jody Hitesman—Juniata
33rd Annual Pro-Am Golf Tournament
The 33rd Annual CCC Foundation Pro-Am Golf Tournament was held on September 18, 2023, at Riverside Golf Club in Grand Island, Nebraska. The event successfully raised $20,000 for scholarships benefitting students on the Grand Island campus.
The CCC Foundation hosted 27 amateur teams, totaling 108 participants. A Pro format was used, with four professionals stationed at various tee boxes. Teams had the option to use the Pro’s shot at these holes. Participating Pros included Caleb Malenke (Quarry Oaks - Ashland), Erik Kovarik (Happy Hollow - Omaha), Ky Molholm, and Ryan Douglas (Lochland Country Club - Hastings).
A heartfelt thank you to all the players, sponsors, and supporters of the tournament. This event would not have been possible without their generous contributions.
Title Sponsor: Chief Industries
DONOR HONOR ROLL (CONTINUED)
Board of Governors’ Gold Club | Donations $50,000 - $99,999 (continued)
Lindsay Manufacturing Co.—Lindsay Medica—Grand Island
Nebraska Aluminum Castings—Hastings
Nebraska Land Improvement Contractors Association—Walthill
Glenda Pauley—Hastings
Joseph & Therese Preusser—Elkhorn
Board of Governors’ Silver Club | Donations
Alliance Steel Building Systems— Oklahoma City, OK
Jeff S. & Lori A. Anderson—Hastings
Dorothy Anderson—Hastings
Gaylord & Joan Apfel—Grand Island
BD Construction Inc.—Kearney
Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust— Grand Island
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of NE—Omaha
Business Unit Giving—Omaha
Larry & Uschi Butler—Hastings
CAMACO—Columbus
Cardinal Tool & Die Inc.—Grand Island
Cargill Incorporated—Minneapolis, MN
Chief Foundation, Inc.—Grand Island
Dennis Choquette—Surprise, AZ
Earl & Maxine Claussen Charitable Trust
$25,000 - $49,999
Consolidated Concrete Company— Hastings Cornerstone Bank—York
Renee Deveny—Hastings
Dr. Paul & Trish Dietze—Hastings
Maureen E. Eggert—Grand Island
Farm Credit Services of America— Omaha
Federated Church—Columbus
First Nebraska Bank—Columbus
Five Points Bank—Hastings
Flowserve Corporation—Hastings
Grand Island Express-GIX Logistics Inc.— Grand Island
Grand Island Tourism—Grand Island
Grow Grand Island Inc.—Grand Island
Mike & Jean Hamik—Grand Island
Board of Governors’ Bronze Club | Donations $10,000 - $24,999
Jon & Leslie Abegglen—Kearney
Ace Irrigation & Manufacturing Co.— Kearney
Albireo Energy, LLC—Omaha
Mark & Jordan Allen—Grand Island
Amur—Grand Island
Anderson Dental Care PC—Grand Island
Alan & Mary Kay Anderson—Hastings
Anonymous (4)
Associated Staffing Inc.—Grand Island
William & Lynette Beck—Hastings Bellevue University—Bellevue
BH Nebraska Gas Utility Co. LLC—Rapid City, SD
Bierman Contracting, Inc.—Columbus
Big G Ace—Hastings
Dr. Lynn & Joan Black—Omaha Bosselman Energy, Inc.—Grand Island
Brookestone Acres—Columbus
Chartwells Dining Service—Hastings
Chesterman Coca-Cola—Grand Island
Chief Industries—Grand Island
Dr. Kelly Christensen—Kearney
Ron & Tammy DeBord—Plattsmouth
Dr. Stephen J. Mancuso—Columbus
Ed Eaton—Grapevine, TX
Equitable Federal Savings Bank—Grand Island
Ronald & Ann Ernst—Columbus
Eustis Body Shop—Eustis Farris Engineering Inc.—Omaha
First Interstate Bank—Hastings
First National Bank & Trust Co.—Grand Island
Five Points Bank—Grand Island
Follett Higher Education Group—Oak Brook, IL
Donovan Foote—Hastings
Mark & Beth Funkey—Hastings
Mike & Dee Garrett—Grand Island
Michael & Janelle Grabowski—Ravenna
Grand Island Sunrise Rotary Club—Grand Island
Grayson Tool Co.—Minden
GTA Insurance Group—Grand Island
Hamilton Telecommunications—Aurora
Vicki L. Harvey—Greeley
Steve Heinisch—Columbus
Jim & Connie Hellbusch—Columbus
Jennifer Ann (Scott) & Charles D. Hoagland—Ayr
Home Federal Bank—Grand Island
Husker Power Products Inc.—Hastings
IntelliCom Computer Consulting, Inc.— Kearney
William H. Irby—Columbus
JBS—Grand Island
Johnson Imperial Home Co.—Hastings
Johnson Imperial Home Co.—Kearney
Howard & Belva Junker—Juniata
Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing Corp.— Lincoln
President’s Club | Donations $5,000 - $9,999
Dr. George & Colleen Adam—Hastings
Adams Central High School—Hastings
Dr. Curtis Albers & Lisa McAloon
Albers—Grand Island
AMGL CPA’s & Advisors—Grand Island
Lafe Anderson—Hastings
Richard & Connie Anderson—Ayr
Scott & Kristy Anderson—Ayr
Anonymous
Will & Lori Armstrong—Grand Island
Terry & Tracy Babcock—Grand Island
Robert F. Baker—Brunswick, GA
Big Muddy Workshop—Omaha
Jim & Beth Boesch—Columbus
Craig & Deb Boroff—Kearney
Charlie & Laurie Bosselman Family— Grand Island
Thomas Bramble & Shawn Bramble— Hastings
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Foundation—Ft. Worth, TX
Mike & Marie Butler—Hastings
Cattleman’s Ball of Nebraska— Davenport
Central Nebraska Orthodontics—Grand Island
Tasty Toppings Inc.—Columbus
Stanley L. Urwiller Foundation—Grand Island
Wayne & Sharon Vian—Grand Island
Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce— Hastings
Heartland Bank—Hastings
Steven & Barbara Hultman—Lithia, FL
Industrial - Irrigation Services—Hastings
Janssen & Sons Ford—Holdrege
Sharon Janssen—Grand Island
Sylvia & Eric Jones—Grand Island
Kearney Concrete Co.—Kearney
Terry & Susan Klatt—Hastings
Mary Lanning Healthcare—Hastings
Dean & Brenda Moors—Hastings
Dr. Nathan & Tiffany Murdoch—Grand Island
Nextera Energy Resources, LLC—Juno Beach, FL
Raymond & Jennifer O’Connor—Grand
Kearney Regional Medical Center— Kearney
Kearney Area Community Foundation— Kearney
Marcie & Chris Kemnitz—Grand Island
Jeffrey Kitson—Columbus Kiwanis Club—Grand Island Kiwanis Club—Hastings
Paul & Lynette Krieger—Hastings
Courtney Lamberson, in memory of Jane Laughrey, Mary Jane Lamberson, & Pauline Lamberson—Grand Island
Lexington Community Foundation— Lexington
Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center—Hastings
Edwin J. Loutzenheiser Family Trust— Juniata
Drs. Scott & Natalie Lukens—Grand Island
Lutz & Company, PC—Hastings
Mid-America Pump & Supply—Hastings
Carla J. Middleswart Rev. Trust—Gibbon
Nebraska Truck Center Inc.—Grand Island
Northwestern Mutual Foundation— Princeton, NJ
Oakeson Steiner Wealth & Retirement— Hastings
Kyle & Leah Overturf—Grand Island
The Paint Shop—Wood River
Parker Hannifin Corporation—Kearney
Michelle Pawloski—Hastings
Chief Carriers—Grand Island
Mike Delka—Red Cloud
Paige Denman & Veronica Soto—Grand Island
Drake Tool & Design Inc.—Hastings
Timothy & Cheryl Dunagan—Grand Island
Sherrie L Dux-Ideus—Amherst Eakes Office Solutions—Kearney
Daniel H. Eakes—Grand Island
Ron Eakes—Grand Island
Ellerbrock-Norris Insurance—Hastings
Enbridge—Casper, WY
Wells Fargo Bank Nebraska NA— Hastings
Wortman Family Charitable Trust— Aurora
Island
Dr. John Pershing Jr & Cathy Pershing—
Hastings
Pinnacle Bank—Columbus
Pinnacle Bank—Hastings
Dale & Janet Pohlmann—Kearney
Russ & Kim Rerucha—Grand Island
Roloff Construction—Omaha
John Saathoff—Minden
Emma V. Sealey—Hastings
Marty & Pat Stange—Juniata
Vern & Esther Taylor Charitable Trust— Grand Island
Jay & Jeanine Trofholz—Columbus
Woodward’s Disposal Service—Hastings
Dale & Janie Zadina—Ord
Pinnacle Bank—Grand Island
Polysource LLC—Overland Park, KS
Quality Sound & Communications Inc.—
Hastings
Rob & Mary Jo Randels—Omaha
Doug & Karin Rieger—Columbus
Jason & Abbie Roe Family—Phillips
Patrick & Ann Scott—Clarendon Hills, IL
Brad & Rita Skiles—Huntley
The Spotts Trust—Hastings
George & Glenda Steinsberger— Columbus
Jo & Neal Suess—Columbus
Timpte—David City
TOBA, Inc.—Grand Island
VFW Mt. Surabachi Post #1346—Hastings
Marilyn Vrana—Columbus
Christopher & Heidi Waddle—Giltner
Janel M. Walton—Kearney
Donna Wanitschke—Grand Island
Tracy & Phillip Watts—Wood River
Werner Construction Co.—Hastings
May & Ira Wierenga—Hastings
Kathryn Woitaszewski—Wood River
Erika Wolfe—Grand Island
Thomas & Elizabeth Wrigley—Columbus
Dr. & Mrs. John Yost Multi-organizational Endowment Fund—Hastings
Paul & Linda Younes—Kearney
Mary & Joel Young—Columbus
Equitable Bank Charitable Foundation— Grand Island
Bill & Ruth Erwin—Monroe
Sam Foltz Foundation Inc.—Grand Island
Gregg & Dawn Foote—Columbus
Kim Garretson—Columbus
Dave & Pat Gartner—Hastings
Bob Glenn—Hastings
Matthew L. Golter—Hildreth
Good Samaritan Society-Hastings
Village—Hastings
Grand Island Dermatology P.C.—Grand Island
President’s Club | Donations $5,000 - $9,999 (continued)
Great Plains Asbestos Control Inc.— Kearney
Matt & Suzanne Greenquist—Hastings
Virgil & Natalie Harden & Family—Grand Island
Hastings Area Habitat for Humanity— Hastings Hastings Public Schools Foundation— Hastings
Heartland United Way—Grand Island
K.C. & Deb Hehnke—Grand Island
Amy Hill—Lexington
Brian Hoffman & Dr. Kittie Grace— Hastings
Ellen L. Hornady—Grand Island
HR Bookstrom Construction Inc.— Lincoln
Mr. & Mrs. H. Donnell Hulme—Ashland, MA
Richard & Donna Hulsker—Sunnyvale, CA
Idea Bank Marketing—Hastings
Kevin & Jackie Ingemansen—Columbus
Robert & Maureen Irby—Columbus
Keith & Diane Keller—Harvard
Ruth Kirkland—Kearney
Victoria Kucera—Lawrence
Kully Pipe & Steel Supply—Hastings
Dr. J.D. & Melissa Law—Grand Island
LiveWell Physical Therapy—Grand Island
Dr. Gerald & Bonnie Luckey—Omaha
Mainstay Suites—Grand Island
Erin & Andy Marsh Family—Grand Island
Matheson—Hastings
Katharine “Toni” S. Mayer—Grand Island
Susan W. McDowall—Kearney
Ivan Micek—Omaha, NE
Mid-Nebraska Disposal Inc.—Grand Island
Midwest Connect LLC—Kearney MNB Bank—Hastings
Norman Nackerud—Hastings
NAPA The Parts Store—Kearney
Cabinet Club | Donations $2,500 - $4,999
Steve & Merry Ablott—Inland
Linda Aerni—Columbus
Dr. Nathan & Krescene Allen—Juniata
Anonymous (8)
Roland & Doris Augspurger—Columbus
B P O DOES #147—Grand Island
Dr. Larry & Mrs. Heather Baker—Hastings
Kent & Cindy Barney—Kearney
Gary W. Barth—Lincoln
Bruce & Theresa Bartos—Verdigre
Sharon Becker—Columbus
Cheri Beda—Hastings
Britt Blackwell—Fullerton
Kathleen Boehler, Daniel & Carter
Boehler, Kevin Boehler, & Kourtney
Boehler—Broken Arrow, OK
Charles J. & Bonnie J. Brodersen— Hastings
Kevin & Bev Brostrom—Grand Island
Bruce Furniture/Doug & Donna Bruce— Hastings
Steven Buss—Ayr
Larry & Elaine Carmann—Davidson, NC
Central Dental Group PC—Hastings
Ron Christensen—Weaver, AL
John & Marlene Cimpl—Columbus
Wanda Cloet—Sutton
Dana F. Cole & Company LLP—Grand Island
Columbus Credit Services—Columbus Contryman Associates, PC—Grand Island
Karen Cox—Grand Island
Don & Lisa Cox—Hastings
Jodi Cramer & Family—Louisville, KY
James L. Cronin Jr.—Saint Louis, MO
Troy & Pam Davis—Hastings
Sherry L. Desel—Wood River
Don Wasson Co.—Omaha
Marcia F. Donley—Hastings
Dr. Judy Dresser—Vancouver, WA
Paul Dubas—Hastings
Eakes Office Solutions—Hastings
Enterprise Holdings Foundation—Saint Louis, MO
John & Camille Farrell—Hastings
Andy & Anna Frahm—Lincoln
Dick & Nancy Freeling—Hastings
David & Rae Fulton—Columbus
Cynthia R. Gaskill—Aurora
General Collection Co. Inc.—Grand Island
Global Partners in Hope—Omaha
Hastings Grain Inspection Inc.—Hastings
Hausmann Construction—Lincoln
Alicia & Dan Haussler—Grand Island
Bill & Lori Hodtwalker—Monroe
Susan Hooker—Grand Island
Hylee Horner—Aurora
Barry Horner—Aurora
Kimberly J. Hurt—Dannebrog
Hy-Vee—Columbus
International Mold Steel, Inc.—Hebron, KY
National Utility Contractors Association of Nebraska—Lincoln
Nelson’s Furniture—Kearney
John Novotny—Columbus
Audrey & Todd Page—Greenfield, IN
Pediatric Dental Specialists of Greater Nebraska—Hastings
Penrose Machining Inc.—Grand Island
Jared Pettit—Kearney
Leland & Bonnie Preston—Lincoln)
Proest, Inc.—San Diego, CA
Orv Qualsett Family—Grand Island
Craig Ratzlaff—Aurora
Rech Physio—Grand Island
Dean A. Ringlein—Kearney
Tim Roe—Grand Island
Ruhter Auction & Realty Inc.—Hastings
The Rush Family Fund—New Brighton, MN
The Salvation Army—Hastings
Sandy Samuelson—Hastings
Luke Sanders—Lincoln
Dee Johnson—Columbus
Kearney Area Chamber & Economic Development—Kearney
John & Barbara Kellogg—Palmer
Marianne & Gil Kindsfater—Kearney
Nancy Klimek—Grand Island
Dr. Elizabeth Klitz & Patrick Klitz— Columbus
Ronald & Carol Kluck—Schuyler
Lenore Jean Koliha—Columbus
Douglas & Kimberly Kosmicki—Grand Island
Jim & Cathy Krebsbach—Hastings
Les Krings—Columbus
Linda M. Kruse—Grand Island
Ron & Charlotte Lambert—Columbus
Dr. George & Sandy Landgren—Hastings
Luke & Kimberley Lemke—Columbus
Jim & Sharon Liske—Grand Island
David Lofgreen—Grand Island
Michelle Lubken—Hastings
Rae Ann Lurk—Hastings
Mechanical Sales—Omaha
Latham & Janice Mortensen—Hastings
Julie A. Mullen—Hastings
Nebraska Autobody Association— Lincoln
Nichole & Michael Olson—Hastings
Abie & Don Ott—Trumbull
Ross & Karen Pesek—Omaha
Wilfred J. Piitz—Columbus
Rhett & Megan Psota—Grand Island
Bob Sass Flowers Inc.—Hastings
Mike & Michelle Schuster—Grand Island
Michelle L. Setlik—Grand Island
In memory of Corey Sheen—Grand Island
Pat Sinnard—Hastings
Sirius/CDW—Omaha
Traci Skalberg—Grand Island
Dan & Julie Soto (for Karsyn Soto)— Charlotte, NC
Margaret Stubbs—Napoleon, OH
Dan & Lisa Thayer—Grand Island
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans— Appleton, WI
Tri-V Tool & Mfg Co.—Omaha
Union Bank & Trust Company—Lincoln
Walmart—Grand Island
Diana Watson—Holdrege
Dr. Tom & Lynne Werner—Grand Island
West Pharmaceutical Services—Kearney
Dr. Jon S. Wheat—Kearney
Jennifer A. Wurdeman—Columbus
Dean’s Club | Donations
$1,000 - $2,499
Tyler & Stephanie Adam—Hastings
Adams County Bank—Kenesaw
Douglas Adler—Grand Island
Brent E. Adrian—Hastings
Advanced Consulting Engineering Service—West Point
Ag Processing Inc.—Hastings
All Faiths Funeral Home—Grand Island
Ashley & Anthony Allen—Hastings
Connie & Eric Allen—Grand Island
Robert & Marcia Almquist—Wood River
Animal Health Services PC—Hastings
Anonymous (22)
Jim & Jere Baldwin—Columbus
Baugher Keene Farm LLC—Holdrege
BDB Walls & Waterproofing—Elkhorn
Barbara & Dave Beck—Grand Island
Mike & Cheryl Benedict—Bellwood
Tamra Bengtson—Lincoln
James & Carol Bennett—Columbus
Judy & Michael Berning—Vienna, VA
JoAnn Bjorkman—Aurora
Joe & Amy Black—Hastings
David Black—Omaha
Steven K. Black—Elkhorn
Beth Bohrer—Hastings
Terri Bossow—Grand Island
Amber M. Braun—Clay Center
Charles E. Breunig—Lincoln
Fritz & Robin Buckallew—Hastings
Laura Bulas—Hastings
Nell N. Burnham Ed.D.—Columbus
Capital Business Systems—Grand Island
Central Nebraska Rehabilitation Services, LLC—Grand Island
Charter Title & Escrow Service Inc.—
Hastings
Peggy J. Chessmore—Clay Center
Columbus Area Association of Retired
RDO Truck Center, Co.—Fargo, ND
Dr. John & Mrs. Barbara Reilly—Grand Island
Steve Reiter—Bellwood
Retina Center of Nebraska—Hastings
Ken & Peggy Rezac—Lincoln
Julie A. Rican—Grand Island
LaNita K. Roeser—Grand Island
Mike, Jessica & Harper Rohan—Hastings
Rosemount Inc.—Chanhassen, MN
Roland & Patricia Rueschhoff—Columbus
Amy K. Santos—Hastings
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Saum—Columbus
Sean M. Daly DDS—Hastings
Chuck Shoemaker & Lynne Friedewald— Hastings
Gregg & Kathlene Smith—Hastings
Regina J. Somer—Grand Island
Gene Steffy Ford—Columbus
Susan & Craig Steinkruger—Hastings
Brian & Dawn Stock—Doniphan
Robert & Jean Stowell—Ord
Thomsen Oil Co.—Hastings
Ashley D. Turner—Kearney
Uden Plumbing & Heating Inc.—Hastings
Union Pacific Corporation—Princeton, NJ
Mike & Susan Walenz—Hastings
Linda Wilke-Heil—Rockville
Ron & Beth Wissing—Hastings
Brian Withers—Merrick, NY
Roger & Judy Wurdeman—Columbus
Josh Yost & Amy Skalka—Hastings
School Personnel—David City
Conway Pauley & Johnson PC—Hastings
Jodi Cramer & Family—Hastings
Cummins Inc.—White Bear Lake, MN
Dale’s Electric LLC—Hastings
Jason L. Davis—Hastings
Brad Dobesh—Grand Island
John & Mary Ann Dobrovolny—Hastings
Becca Dobry—Kearney
Robert S. Drake—Kearney
Dubas-Werner Family Fund—Grand Island
Billy Dunbar—Kansas City, MO
$1,000 - $2,499
Ronald Duncan—Cairo
Doris & Norman Lux—Columbus
Embecta—Holdrege
Laura V. Emde—Grand Island
Kathy & Gary Ewers—Columbus Farris Construction Co., Inc.—Hastings FedEx—Grand Island
Flores Family—Grand Island
Kathleen C. Fowles—Grand Island
Fraser Stryker PC LLO—Hastings
Gene Friesen—Hastings
Willis & Rosella Gabbert—Hastings
Mike & Jodi Garretson—Hastings
Lisa L. Gdowski—Columbus
Paul & Marie Glause—Saint Libory
Mark & Jane Gloor—Grand Island
Glur’s Tavern—Columbus
Ron J. Golka—Grand Island
Dan & Jenny Gompert—Hastings
The Grand Foundation Inc.—Grand Island
Great Plains State Bank—Columbus
Neil & Joyce Grothen—Hastings
Kurt Haecker—Grand Island
Michael & Tammy Hancock—Wahoo
Rick & Julie Haney—Columbus
Douglas R. Hann—Columbus
Hastings Catholic Schools Nevrivy Center—Hastings
Dee & Jerri Haussler—Hastings
Andrea Hays—Hastings
Heartland Bank—Grand Island
Robert & Janice Herbek—Hastings
Jeff & Lindsay Higel—Kenesaw
Barbara & Gordon Hinrichs—Lexington Everett Hinton—Hastings
Martha Honke—Columbus
Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co.— Exeter
Willis Hunt—Hastings
Elizabeth & Dustin Jacobs—Grand Island
Jarecki Sharp Petersen PC, LLO—Albion
Jerry’s Sheet Metal, Heating Cooling— Grand Island
Dr. Lionel D. Johnson—Hastings
Wesley C. Johnson—Garland, TX
Danita Johnson-Beadle—Kearney
Tami Jones—Hastings
Karnes Auto Repair—Hastings
Craig & Lesa Kautz—Hastings
Kearney Evening Lions Club—Kearney
Bradley J. & Katie J. Keasling—Grand Island
Bernie Keber—Columbus
Bo & Denise Kingery—Grand Island
Don & Patricia Kingsley—Hastings
Patricia R. Kirkegaard—Hastings
Brenda & Randy Knapp—Hastings
Marcia Konen—Elkhorn
Robin & Ann Koozer—Hastings
Shelly & Brian Kort—Grand Island
Sarah L. Kort—Hastings
Krieger Electric Co.—Hastings
Jeff & Lisa Kroeker—Henderson
Gil & Mary Kuntz—Grand Island
Frederic A. Kuta—Edgar
Susan Kuta—Edgar
Brad & Theresa Lang—Hastings
Bill & Marcia Lawton—Grand Island
Erin Lesiak—Grand Island
Lewis & Parisi Family—Kearney
Lexington Women Helping Others— Lexington
Brenda & David Licari—Columbus
Little Blue NRD—Davenport
Dr. Ed & Cheryl Lockwood—Hastings
Beverly Mackie—Columbus
Mafnas Family—Hastings
Malaika Foundation—Lincoln
Keith A. Manak—Columbus
Randy Manning—Shelton
Kathy Marble—Hastings
Barbara Marsh—Doniphan
John & Linda McPhail—Columbus
Dr. Kathleen McPherson—Bradenton, FL
Todd Pankratz & Jessica A. Meeske— Hastings
Sondra Meyer—Hastings
Mid-West Lodge #317 A.F. & A.M.— Hastings
Mid-American Research Chemical— Columbus
Faculty Club | Donations $500 - $999
Agoro Carbon Alliance—Tampa, FL
Keith Albracht—Columbus
Anonymous (11)
Arrow Seed Company, Inc.—Broken Bow
Francis Ayimiah-Nterful—Kearney
Catherine Bergin—Hastings
Jeff & Misty Bexten—Grand Island
Cheryl Bowers-Richardson—Lexington
Raymond & Joyce Brandt—Hastings
Jeff Buescher—Hastings
Karol K. Cavanaugh—Ragan Center for Rural Affairs—Lyons
Central Valley Ag.—York
City Iron & Metal—Hastings
CMBA Architects—Grand Island
Lynda Cohn—Grand Island
Cooperative Producers Inc.—Hastings
CORE CPAs—Hastings
Michael David—Grand Island
Daniel D. Davidchik—Columbus
Dr. Roger P. & Cecelia Davis—Kearney
Paul Davis Restoration—Grand Island
Daniel G. Deffenbaugh—Hastings
Roy & Gay DeMars—Hastings
Roger & Jeanne DeVries—Hastings
Roger & Karen Doerr—Hastings
Jerry Dunn—Grand Island
EarthOptics—Fayetteville, AR
Jordan Eisenmenger—Kearney
Elevate Ag, LLC—Herington, KS
First Interstate Bank—Columbus
Corey D. Florendo—Columbus
Sarah Fowler—Kearney
Ken & Letitia Gompert—Hastings
Sean M. Griffin—Hastings
Guarantee Electric Company—Hastings
Sheila Hansen—Grand Island
Hastings Federal Credit Union—Hastings
Hastings Seamless Gutter—Juniata
Hastings Vision Clinic—Hastings
James P. Havelka—North Bend
Jon & Jessica Hendricks—Grand Island
Wade P. Hilker—Columbus
Kristin L. Hoesing—Columbus
Maureen & Matthew Horne—Grand Island
Michael Hoskins—Hastings
Indigo Ag, Inc.—Manhattan, KS
Mike Trader Inc.—Hastings
Scott C. & Cherise Miller—Grand Island
Mark & Renee Miller—Grand Island
Dr. Elmer G. Murman—Hastings
Brian & Angie Mustion—Grand Island
Patricia & Michael Muth—Johnson Lake
Karsyn Soto—Grand Island
Lori L. Neid—N Charleston, SC
Nelson Financial Services Inc.—Hastings
Newcomb Diesel LLC—Kearney
John M. Northrop—Hastings
Ingrid Orsted—Kearney
Amy Osburn—Cairo
Kimberly A. Ostdiek—Columbus
Kim & Kevin Ottman—Grand Island
Owens Land & Cattle, Inc./Owens Wealth Advisors—Columbus
Pacific Commercial Services, LLC— Dallas, TX
Carrielynn L. Peace—Grand Island
Thomas Peters—Grand Island
David & Marge Peterson—Hastings
Jamey & Anthony Peterson-Jones— Doniphan
Justin & Val Pfenning—Grand Island
Jaclyn Ternus—Columbus
Sheryl L. Portenier—Hastings
Prairie Title Inc.—Hastings
Prairie Wealth Advisors—Lincoln
Jim & Dee Price—Grand Island
PTA Plastics—Longmont, CO
J. A. Quattrocchi, D.D.S. PC—Columbus
Dr. Crystal Ramm—Ord
Debra & Thomas Ramm—Valentine
Joni K. Ransom—Grand Island
Regen Ag Lab, LLC—Pleasanton
Curtis & Kathy Reimer—Hastings
Timothy H. Reimers Estate—Grand Island
Robert & Becky Reinke—Deshler
Fred & Kaila Roeser—Grand Island
Monica Ross-Williams—Lincoln Runza Restaurants—Columbus
Rutt’s Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.— Hastings
The Salon—Columbus
Sam’s Club—Grand Island
Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches— Columbus
Beth Kavan—Juniata
Brad Kernick—Kearney
Klein Insurance Inc.—Hastings
Carol Kucera—Hastings
Thomas Loseke & Debra NelsonLoseke—Columbus
Dr. Amy Mancini—Columbus
Joan & David McCarthy—Hastings
Beth Meyer—Grand Island
Jeanne Micek & Family—Columbus
Kay Mimick—Columbus
Mitchell Equipment—Atkinson
Todd & Pennie Morgan—Grand Island
Dennis & Marlene Mullen—Hastings
Jerry J. Muller—North Bend
Pam & Tom Northup—Grand Island
Doug & Joan Pauley—Columbus
Piskorski Dental, PC—Ord
Andrew & Ruth Raun—Hastings
In Memory of Sarah Jo Reha—Bellwood
Courtney & Brian Rempe—Juniata
Prent & Peggy Roth—Columbus
Leon Sanders—Columbus
Gregory & Patricia Schafer—Columbus
Jeanne & Tim Schieffer—Columbus
Rod & Colleen Schmidt—Grand Island
David & Debra Schnase—Hastings
Michele Schroer—Hastings
Jeffrey T. Schulz—Grand Island
Kelsey & Brady Seidler—Hastings
Kim L. Severyn—Columbus
Craig & Katie Shaw—Roseland Sipple, Hansen, Emerson, Schumacher, Klutman & Valorz—Columbus
Michael Sobota—Schuyler
Brandon & Amanda Stalvey—Hastings
State Bank of Scotia—Scotia
Peggy Steen—Brookings, SD
Shelly Steinkruger—Juniata
Richard & Kay Stelzer—Juniata
Robert & Norma Stroup—Grand Island
Sullivan Shoemaker PC LLO—Hastings
Carmen L. Taylor—Grand Island
William & Nicole Terrell—Hastings
Michael & Kristin Trotter—Timnath, CO
Jesse & Rebecca Trotter—Arcadia
Valmont Industries Inc.—Valley
Vaughan’s Printers Co.—Hastings
W.O. Zangger & Son, Inc.—North Loup
Doug & Chris Wagner—Columbus
Doyle Wagner—Garden Grove, CA
Chris & Amy Wahlmeier—Juniata
Whitey & Shirley Walgren—Columbus
Twila Wallace—Columbus
Dr. Jerry & Allyson Wallace—Muskegon, MI
Mary Walsh-Sterup—Hastings
Dr. Candace & Ryan Walton—Grand Island
Dr. Callie Watson—Plattsmouth
Wealth Advisors Network, Inc.—Hastings
Jeanne & Marvin Webb—Grand Island
Ashley Weets—Kearney
Margaret Williams—Grand Island
Heidi Wilshusen—Columbus
Linda Wiltrout—Juniata
Tom & Mary York—Kearney
Jackie L. Zeckser—Hastings
Russ’s Market—Hastings
Ashley L. Scheil—Grand Island
Luke & Laura Schenk—Hastings
Larry & Jolene Schmitt—Grand Island
Marvin & Dee Schultes—Hastings
Schumacher, Smejkal, & Elm P.C.— Columbus
Gary Senff—Columbus
Kayla Sheffield—Grand Island
Scott & Brenda Smejkal—Columbus
Doug & Marnie Soderquist—Hastings
Jan & Tom Sorahan—Grand Island
SpecialTee Screen Printing—Columbus
Gary & Mary Speicher—Columbus
Margaret Stubbs—Napoleon, OH
Carol A. Vian Estate—Grand Island
Keith & Jana Vincik—Grand Island
Dale & Kristy Von Seggern—Columbus
Andy & Paulette (Carrig) Wieser— Columbus
Daniel & Christine Wissing—Grand Island
Michelle Wragge—Grand Island
Foundation Builder | Donations $250 - $499
Brandi & Vance Allison—Lincoln
Allo Fiber—Hastings
Anania Investments—Grand Island
Jay & Melissa Anderson—Grand Island
Anonymous (27)
Elizabeth Anson—Grand Island
Christopher & Allison Atkinson—Oakland Park, FL
Donna Augspurger—Columbus
Sara Bennett—Gibbon
Jamie Bennett—Columbus
Better Fed Foods LLC—Manhattan, KS
Kelly Burgess—Dannebrog
Mike Burrows—Centennial, CO
Ann & Arlyn Cattau—Columbus
Central Valley Irrigation, Inc.—Holdrege
Aaron Clough—Lincoln
Doc & Mary Coulter—Hastings
Chris & Angela Davidson—Grand Island
Valeria L. Denman—Hastings
Kelli & Michael Faltys—Columbus
Brad Fegley—Grand Island
Randy Freeburg
Emily & Jeremy Gildersleeve—Cairo
Dan Govier—Grand Island
Ronald & Marcia Grabowski—Grand Island
Green Cover Seed LLC—Bladen Christine Haba—Trumbull
Hastings Family Dental—Hastings
Heartland Soil Services LLC— Cunningham, KS
Marty & Judy Hoch—Hastings
James R. Hoefer—Loveland, CO
Paul & Rhe Holm—Hastings
Liana & Douglas Holt—Columbus
Campus Club | Donations $100 - $249
Jerry & Edna Anderson—Granby, CO
Karl A. Anderson—Columbus
Roger & June Andrews—Grand Island Anonymous (12)
Angie Araya—Grand Island
Gary A. Becher—Columbus
Jerry Becker—Waco
Brandon D. Bender—Columbus
Biede Financial Services—Hastings
Taylor E. Brase—Hastings
Valerie Bren—Hastings
Mark & Chris Brosnihan—Hastings
Jason Buss—Central City
Andrew D. Callahan—Hastings
Sue Carlson—Grand Island
CHS—Holdrege
Robin K. Coan—Platte Center
Luz M. Colon-Rodriguez—Columbus
Gary & Deb Davis—Kearney
Howard & Sandy Dondlinger—Kearney
Beth & Dana Ernst—Kearney
Becky & Andrew Fausett—Grand Island
First Street Brewery Co.—Hastings
Bryant & Kristina Foth—Ord
Nancy & Walt Gass—Axtell
Gottsch Livestock Feeders LLC—Hastings
Mat & Kyla Habrock—Hastings
Evan Halbmaier—Mead
Bill Hamburger Remodeling—Hastings
Amy R. Hammond—Kearney
David P. Hassett—Cairo
Hastings Public Schools—Hastings
Lora Hastreiter—Columbus
Corey Hatt—Grand Island
Robert D. Hendricks—Seattle, WA
Joseph Hesse—Columbus
Alissa J. Hodtwalker—Grand Island
Katherine Holmes—Kearney
Doug & Liana Holt—Columbus
Kevin S. Hunt—Minden
Rita Ingold—Columbus
Jordan T. Janssen—Hastings
Century Club | Donations up to $99
Anonymous (4)
Phillip R. Broberg—Columbus
Jodi & Kent Chase—Columbus
Jeanne Cook
Osmary Depablos—Columbus
Bill Dittmer
Michelle Evert—Howells
Kyle & Sheila Fecht—Holdrege
Carley Foltz—Columbus
Frahm Bar—Hastings
Megan Fritz—Hastings
Patty Wiese by Cherie Heise—West Point
Jessica D. Houser—Grand Island
Quelbin Izaguirre—Columbus
Ellen Johnson—Holdrege
Anita Kaspar—Genoa
Nicholas J. Kelley—Hastings
Kokes Construction, LLC—Ord
Sarah Loudy—Grand Island
Sean & Shannon McDonald—Columbus
Georgina L. Hueske—Hastings
Huma Gro—Mesa, AZ
Hybrid85 LLC—Lincoln
Amy N. Jensen—Hastings
Kevin & Karen Johnson—Hastings
Ben Kohler—Hastings
Melissa Kosch—Columbus
Gregg Magee—Hastings
Dr. Stephen J. and Beth Mancuso— Columbus
McCann Family—Grand Island
John A. McKinney—Rising City
Emma Jean Meier—Grand Island
The Nature Conservancy—Wood River
Kellie Newhouse—Grand Island
Benjamin Newton & Rosemary Gomez— Grand Island
Nickolite Family—Columbus
Tanner Jenkins—Hastings
Kansas Soil Health Alliance—Esbon, KS
Sheila A. Kiiker—Doniphan
Dale R. Krupka—Omaha
Theresa & Bradley Lang—Hastings
Dale & Letitia Long—Kearney
Anita Lorentzen—Kearney
Trevor Luchsinger—Columbus
M & R Thrift—Schuyler
Kathy Margheim—Columbus
McCann-Carpenter Dental—Minden
Kelsey Meharg—Grand Island
Midwest Soil Restore—Prole, IA
Roger & Kimberly Newquist—Ord No-Till on the Plains—Protection, KS
John W. Oberheide—Hastings
Elena Olson King—Holdrege
Paulina Ortega—Grand Island
Libby Paro—Grand Island
Shawn Patsios—Kearney
Raece Paulsen—Hastings
Andrea & Mike Persampieri—Grand Island
Teresa Pinon—Hastings
David & Gwendolyn Ptak—Hastings
Dan Quick—Grand Island
RegeNErate Nebraska—Omaha
Roberts See Inc.—Axtell
Debra Russell—Hastings
Titan Machinery—Holdrege
Tri-Basin NRD—Holdrege
Carly D. Walker—Kenesaw
Jeff Wallace—Hastings
Sonya Wemhoff—Columbus
Teresa West—Grand Island
Jeffrey Wisdom—Grand Island
Woerth Construction Inc.—Columbus
Nancy Pavelka—Hastings
Kristina Pearson—Grand Island
Yaramis Ramos Hernandez—Columbus
Brittney & Isaac Reeder
Laci Reiners—Hastings
Randy, Beth, Ross & Haley Rogers— Lexington
Bill & Hauli Sabatka—Hastings
LaVonne Schultz—Columbus
Sheryl Seibert-Bough—Grand Island
Melissa & Jack Sheard—Grand Island
Laura Sheppard—Hastings
Caitlin & Sam Simon—Columbus
Terry & Christa Speed—Grand Island
Aimee K. Steinhardt-Duysen—Grand Island
Margaret R. Treffer—Juniata
Carla Uhlir—Saint Paul
Corey VomWeg—Hastings
Jennifer M. Walker—Grand Island
Rob & Liz Waterman—Lexington
Kimberly Milovac—Hastings
Chin Ng—Hastings
Mark Niemeyer—Hastings
Jeffrey Olson & Lisa Christensen— Kearney
Ryan Pfeil—Hastings
PFM Asset Management—Saint Charles, MO
Brandon J. Piersol—Doniphan
Gabby Prickett—Hastings
George A. Reed—Omaha
Mary & Tom Santin—Palmer
Arlene Schleicher—Grand Island
Danielle L. Schwinn—Hastings
Rod & Peg Scott—Kenesaw
Kasandra Stoltz—Platte Center
Rick Tank—Silver Creek
Wadas Inc.—Ord
Brett Wells—Hastings
Wyatt Wiedel—Belvidere
It is a great honor to receive these scholarships. Though my academic journey has not been easy, I am proud to admit that my perseverance has led me to pursue the opportunity given to me by Central Community College to attain an associate degree in nursing. I hope that in the future I will be able to give back to the communities in Nebraska, by providing healthcare services to seniors and vulnerable Nebraskans. — Ibrahim
The Wolfe Family Student Success Fund: Supporting CCC Students Beyond the Classroom
For Erika Wolfe, Associate Dean of Students at Central Community College’s Hastings campus, education is about much more than tuition and textbooks. It’s about supporting the whole student, including the often-overlooked challenges that can make or break a student’s success. That belief was the driving force behind the creation of the Wolfe Family Student Success Fund, a scholarship designed to address the everyday needs of students, needs that go beyond the classroom.
“I’ve always believed that education is about more than just paying for classes,” says Wolfe. “Many students struggle with basic needs like food and hygiene, which can prevent them from fully engaging in their education. I wanted to create a fund that supports students in those areas.”
Her personal experiences in education, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, opened her eyes to the harsh realities students face when balancing academics with financial hardship.
“I encountered students who were worrying about where their next meal would come from or
how they could afford basic necessities,” she recalls. “That’s when I knew I had to do more.”
The Wolfe Family Student Success Fund supports the Food and Hygiene Pantry and the Central for Student Success Fund, helping students focus on their education rather than daily struggles. For Wolfe, addressing these needs is critical to academic success. “When students don’t have enough to eat or can’t afford basic hygiene products, it’s nearly impossible for them to focus on learning. I want this fund to ease that burden and help them succeed.”
Naming the scholarship after her family was a natural decision. Growing up, Wolfe’s parents instilled in her the importance of giving back. “Every Christmas, we participated in the Giving Tree, which taught us the value of helping those in need. This scholarship is a continuation of that tradition, ensuring that students struggling with basic needs have the support they need to thrive.”
Wolfe’s hope is that the grant will not only help students in the present but also inspire them to give back in the future. “We want to leave a legacy of kindness, generosity, and action. Our goal is to create a ripple effect - students who benefit from this fund will one day feel empowered to help others, continuing the cycle of generosity.”
When asked what she would say to others considering establishing a fund, Wolfe emphasizes the profound impact even a small contribution can make. “You never know how much a small gesture can change someone’s life. By supporting initiatives like the Food and Hygiene Pantry or the Central for Student Success Fund, you’re making a meaningful investment in the future of our communities.”
Through the Wolfe Family Student Success Fund, Erika is helping to ensure that students can focus on their education, pursue their dreams, and ultimately build a better future for themselves and their communities.
Support from employees of Central Community College and the Foundation is instrumental in the success of the CCC Foundation’s fundraising efforts. While the dollars contributed by the employees are important, even more significant is the loyalty, commitment, and dedication these donations represent. The following list represents 318 part-time, full-time and community education employees who have contributed to the CCC Foundation’s 2023 Pacesetter Campaign, 2023 Employee Appeal, paid to participate in the 2023 Pro-Am Golf Tournament, donated their CCC Service or Retirement Awards and/or participated in other fundraising opportunities sponsored by the CCC Foundation.
Brent Adrian
Dr. Nathan Allen
Karl A. Anderson
Anonymous (64)
Elizabeth Anson
Angie Araya
Francis Ayimiah-Nterful
Jim Baldwin
Gary A. Becher
Jerry Becker
Cheri Beda
Brandon Bender
Jamie Bennett
Sara Bennett
Cathy Bergin
Jeff Bexten
Joe Black
Britt Blackwell
Craig A. Boroff
Terri Bossow
Cheryl Bowers-Richardson
Taylor E. Brase
Amber M. Braun
Valerie Bren
Phillip R. Broberg
Jeff Buescher
Laura Bulas
Andrew D. Callahan
Cecile Callahan
Sue Carlson
Karol K. Cavanaugh
Jodi Chase
Peggy J. Chessmore
Dr. Kelly Christensen
Wanda Cloet
Robin K. Coan
Lynda Cohn
Luz Colon-Rodriguez
Jeanne Cook
Karen Cox
Michael A. David
Daniel D. Davidchik
Angela Davidson
Jason L. Davis
Troy Davis
Daniel G. Deffenbaugh
Paige M. Denman
Valeria L. Denman
Osmary Depablos
Sherry Desel
Brad Dobesh
Becca Dobry
Marcia F. Donley
Robert Drake
Jerry Dunn
Sherrie L. Dux-Ideus
Jordan E. Eisenmenger
Michelle Evert
Kathy Ewers
Becky Fausett
Maria Flores
Carley Foltz
Sarah Fowler
Megan Fritz
Dr. Kathy J. Fuchser
Kim Garretson
Michael J. Garretson
Lisa L. Gdowski
Emily N. Gildersleeve
Ron J. Golka
Dan D Gompert
Ken L. Gompert
Dr. Matt Gotschall
Sean M. Griffin
Christine Haba
Amy R. Hammond
Doug Hann
Sheila Hansen
David P. Hassett
Lora Hastreiter
Corey Hatt
Andrea C. Hays
Lindsay J. Higel
Wade P. Hilker
Amy D. Hill
Alissa J. Hodtwalker
Lori K. Hodtwalker
Kristin L. Hoesing
Brian G. Hoffman
Katherine Holmes
Douglas Holt
Liana Holt
Susan L. Hooker
Maureen Horne
Barry J. Horner
Hylee Horner
Michael Hoskins
Jessica D. Houser
Georgina L. Hueske
Kevin S. Hunt
Kimberly Hurt
Jordan T. Janssen
Tanner Jenkins
Amy N. Jensen
Dee Johnson
Danita Johnson-Beadle
Tami Jones
Anita Kaspar
Beth Kavan
Nicholas J. Kelley
Dr. Marcie C. Kemnitz
Sheila A. Kiiker
Denise M. Kingery
Patricia R. Kirkegaard
Ruth Kirkland
Jeffrey Kitson
Dr. Elizabeth Klitz
Lenore Koliha
Shelly Kort
Sarah L. Kort
Melissa Kosch
Jeff Kroeker
Carol A. Kucera
Frederic A. Kuta
Courtney Lamberson
Bradley J. Lang
Theresa Lang
Erin Lesiak
Joshua O. Leth
Brenda Licari
Sharon Liske
Dale Long
Anita Lorentzen
Sarah Loudy
Lydia A. Lough
Michelle Lubken
Bev Mackie
Keith Manak
Dr. Amy Mancini
Randy Manning
Kathy Marble
Kathy M. Margheim
Barbara Marsh
Matthew L. McCann
Joan McCarthy
Dr. Susan W. McDowall
John A. McKinney
Kelsey Meharg
Beth Meyer
Sondra Meyer
Jeanne M. Micek
Scott C. Miller
Kimberly Milovac
Dean Moors
Pennie M. Morgan
Julie Mullen
Jerry J. Muller
Kellie Newhouse
Benjamin Newton
Chin Ng
Alyssa Nickolite
Mark Niemeyer
Pamela A. Northup
John W. Oberheide
Elena Olson King
Ingrid Orsted
Paulina Ortega
Kimberly A. Ostdiek
Abigail Ott
Kim Ottman
Libby Paro
Shawn Patsios
Doug Pauley
Raece Paulsen
Carrielynn L. Peace
Kristina Pearson
Andrea Persampieri
Tom Peters
Jamey L. Peterson-Jones
Jared L. Pettit
Ryan Pfeil
Brandon J. Piersol
Willie Piitz
Teresa Pinon
Gabby Prickett
Rhett J. Psota
Dr. Crystal Ramm
Yaramis Ramos Hernandez
Joni Ransom
Brittney Reeder
Larry D. Reha
Laci Reiners
Steven Reiter
Courtney M. Rempe
Julie A. Rican
Karin Rieger
Jessica Rohan
Debra Russell
Sandy Samuelson
Amy K. Santos
Kimberly S. Saum
Ashley L. Scheil
Luke G. Schenk
Larry Schmitt
Michele Schroer
Jeffrey Schulz
Danielle L. Schwinn
Sheryl Seibert-Bough
Kelsey D. Seidler
Michelle L. Setlik
Kim L. Severyn
Craig A. Shaw
Kayla Sheffield
Laura Sheppard
Caitlin Simon
Patricia A. Sinnard
Traci Skalberg
Brenda Smejkal
Mike Sobota
Regina J. Somer
Brandon M. Stalvey
Pat Stange
Aimee K. Steinhardt-Duysen
Kasi Stoltz
Carmen L. Taylor
Margaret R. Treffer
Carla Uhlir
Jana Vincik
Keith J. Vincik
Corey VomWeg
Christopher G. Waddle
Carly D. Walker
Jennifer Walker
Dr. Candace Walton
Janel Walton
Ryan Walton
Dr. Callie Watson
Diana L. Watson
Tracy Watts
Ashley M. Weets
Brett Wells
Sonya Wemhoff
Teresa West
Wyatt Wiedel
Linda Wilke-Heil
Margaret Williams
Heidi Wilshusen
Linda K. Wiltrout
Jeffrey Wisdom
Kathryn Woitaszewski
Erika Wolfe
Michelle Wragge
Jennifer Wurdeman
Mary Young
Jackie L. Zeckser
*Please accept our apologies for any inaccuracies or unintentional omissions.
Dr. Matt Gotschall
Program Options & Academic Transfer Areas
Listed below are the Program Options & Academic Transfer Areas available for donors to contribute to through the CCC Foundation.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Advanced Manufacturing
Design Technology
Agricultural Sciences
Auto Body Technology
Automotive Technology
Business Administration, Accounting, & Logistics
Construction Technology
Criminal Justice
Dental Assisting
Heavy Equipment
Operator Technician
Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts
Human Services
Information Technology & Systems
Library & Information Services
Mechatronics
Media Arts
Dental Hygiene
Diesel Technology
At Central Community College, we take our mission of maximizing student and community success seriously. We know that vibrant communities and economies rely on the ability to educate and train the workforce.
We are proud of the role we play in central Nebraska, but we could not do it without you! Our ability to offer career and technical education, business, health and academic transfer courses in multiple locations and formats is directly tied to the diverse people and communities that we serve. It’s the generous hearts of donors and community stakeholders, like yourself, who invest in these opportunities.
We are grateful to our CCC Foundation and their talented staff and board of directors, who work with us to engage and navigate private partnership and investment. Thank you for investing in students, maximizing communities and partnering with us!
Central Community College President 94%
graduates stay in the CCC service area CCC graduates are employed full- time or continuing education 87%
Drafting & Design Technology
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Technology
Environmental Health & Safety
Health Information
Management Services
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
ACADEMIC TRANSFER
Art & Design
Biological Science
Chemistry
Economics
Education
Engineering
English
Geography History
Humanities
Mathematics
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technician
Nursing
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Paramedicine
Pharmacy Technician
Quality Technology
Truck Driving
Welding Technology
Music
Philosophy
Physical Education & Recreation
Physical Science
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Speech
Theatre
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Hornady Manufacturing Makes a Major Move to
In a generous act that could only be described as a “breakthrough case,” Hornady Manufacturing has committed $750,000 to Central Community College (CCC), establishing the Hornady Criminal Justice Fund. This landmark gift, made in honor of the company’s 75th year in business, is a gamechanger for the college’s criminal justice program — and it’s sending a strong message about Hornady’s commitment to the community.
The Hornady Criminal Justice Fund will provide scholarships and grants, helping students interested in law enforcement get the training they need to serve and protect. And the evidence of this investment is already on full display — literally. CCC’s new crime house, where criminal justice students and law enforcement agencies hone their investigative skills, has officially been renamed the Hornady Crime House.
“Donating to the Central Community College Foundation and creating the Hornady Criminal Justice Fund shows our pride in CCC and the critical work they’re doing for future law enforcement professionals,” said Steve Hornady, president of Hornady Manufacturing. “This is our way of supporting the future protectors of our community,
and we couldn’t be more excited about it.”
The Hornady Crime House isn’t just your average classroom — it’s a fully immersive, hands-on training facility where students and law enforcement personnel tackle simulated crime scenes and practice real-world techniques. The crime house has already earned quite the reputation, drawing police departments from Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, and beyond, as well as Nebraska State Patrol officers. High schools, scout troops, and community groups are also getting in on the action, earning merit badges and learning about law enforcement careers in the most interactive way possible.
“This generous donation is more than just a boost to our program — it’s a statement,” said Michael David, CCC’s criminal justice program director. “Hornady Manufacturing is backing the next generation of law enforcement, and thanks to them, we’re giving students an experience that’s as close to the real deal as it gets.”
The Hornady Criminal Justice Fund will have long-lasting impact. It will support up to 20 scholarships per year for students pursuing criminal justice degrees, along with programmatic grants to enhance learning opportunities. In other words, this donation is setting the stage for more well-prepared officers to serve and protect Nebraska communities in the future.
The community celebrated this impactful donation with a special naming ceremony on April 18, 2024, which featured remarks from CCC leaders, Grand Island Chief of Police Kevin Denney and Steve Hornady himself. Approximately 200 people were in attendance including representatives from several law enforcement agencies in the 25-county
Grand Island Chief of Police Kevin Denney addresses the crowd gathered at the Grand Island Campus to celebrate the naming of the Hornady Crime House.
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area. The first five Hornady Criminal Justice Scholars were introduced, offering a glimpse into the bright future this gift is helping to shape.
“This partnership between Hornady Manufacturing and CCC is a classic case of values meeting vision,” said Traci Skalberg, executive director of the CCC Foundation. “Hornady has always been a force in this community, and their commitment to supporting local law enforcement education is just another way they’re making a real difference.”
With the establishment of the Hornady Criminal Justice Fund, Central Community College’s program is now equipped to offer top-notch training and financial support
to aspiring law enforcement officers. This is one “case” where the impact will be felt for years to come, as students enter the field armed with the skills and knowledge they need to protect and serve our communities.
In the words of Dr. Marcie Kemnitz, CCC-Grand Island president, “This is more than just a donation — this is an investment in our community’s future. Hornady’s commitment will have a profound impact on our students and the law enforcement agencies they’ll go on to serve.”
So, while no “crime” was committed here, it’s safe to say the evidence points to one thing: Hornady Manufacturing has left a lasting legacy at CCC, and their gift will continue to support the community for generations to come.
Hornady Criminal Justice scholarship recipients
Driving the Present SHIFTING THE FUTURE
The New Automotive Careers Training Center at Central Community College
For nearly 60 years, Central Community College (CCC) has been at the forefront of training a skilled workforce for the automotive and auto body industries at its Hastings Campus. But now, a transformative moment is upon us. The current automotive facility, originally built in 1943 and serving the college since 1966, has played its part well, but it’s time for a shift — a modernization that matches today’s industry demands and future opportunities.
Recognizing the need for updated training space, CCC has made the construction of a new Automotive Careers Training Center a top priority. This state-of-the-art facility, spanning approximately 42,000 square feet, is the largest capital investment in the college’s five-year master plan. With an estimated cost of $23 million, this project promises to create a cutting-edge learning environment for the automotive and auto body programs on the Hastings Campus, preparing students with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
While CCC has already secured federal ARPA funds and committed nearly $15 million of its own resources, there remains a funding gap of at least $3 million for construction and an additional $500,000 for a scholarship and programmatic endowment. To close this gap, the Central Community College Foundation has launched a $3.5 million major gifts campaign.
Building Momentum: Leadership and Community Engagement
In September 2023, the Central Community College Foundation partnered with Tom Paulson Consulting to conduct a feasibility study, seeking input from business and community leaders across Central Nebraska. The study confirmed widespread support for the new facility, strong financial backing, and a clear case for investment. With this encouraging feedback, the Foundation Board made the decision to proceed with the major gifts campaign.
An Executive Leadership Team has been formed to spearhead fundraising efforts, consisting of local industry leaders, CCC representatives, and Foundation board members. These committed individuals, including leaders from Levander’s Body Shops, Dinsdale Automotive, Hastings Ford, Janssen Auto Group, Eustis Body Shops, and Midway Auto Group, are united in their vision for shaping the future of automotive and auto body training in Nebraska. The team, alongside CCC Foundation staff, is dedicated to driving this campaign forward and engaging key partners in this ambitious project.
Accelerating Toward a Bright Future
With a blend of public and private support, the new Automotive Careers Training Center is poised to become a beacon of excellence, attracting students, meeting industry standards, and ensuring CCC remains a leader in workforce development. The time is now for Central Nebraska to invest in the future of automotive education and innovation, ensuring our region stays competitive in this vital sector.
The journey to create this advanced educational hub has begun, and we invite you to be part of this exciting transformation. Together, we can shift gears and drive the future of automotive careers at Central Community College.
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Strategic Moves, Big Investments and Never a Dull Moment
What do crime scenes, piano keys, Smoking Cheetos, website launches, strategic staffing, feasibility studies, scholarships, inclusive playgrounds, and organizing a major gifts campaign for a new Automotive Careers Training Center all have in common? If you guessed they were part of the 2023-2024 year at Central Community College Foundation, you’d be right. It’s been a whirlwind of activity and growth — never a dull moment!
If you’re like me, you need to know more right now about the Cheetos. Let’s start there. We kicked off the school year at the Hastings Campus with our Community Appreciation Night, the Ram Run, and the CCC Car Show. Among the culinary delights were “Smoking Cheetos,” crafted by CCC’s talented Culinary Arts students. The secret? Liquid nitrogen. While the Cheetos freeze, they don’t change in flavor, and they release “smoke” as you chew. An unforgettable experience.
In September, the Foundation concluded a feasibility study for the Automotive Careers Training Center, also on the Hastings Campus. With favorable results, the Foundation Board gave the green light to launch a major gifts campaign in support of the project. By January, we had formed an executive leadership team to spearhead this transformative effort.
In Columbus, we had the privilege of fundraising for a new Steinway grand piano. This remarkable addition will enhance music education and enrich performances for both students and the community for years to come.
April brought even more excitement as we partnered with Hornady Manufacturing to announce the Hornady Criminal Justice Fund, a $750,000 investment in scholarships and grants for CCC Criminal Justice students. To commemorate this partnership, CCC officially named its lab space the Hornady Crime House.
On May 1, we marked the completion of a truly extraordinary project: the Pirnie Inclusive Playground in Grand Island. Originally conceived as part of a CCC Occupational Therapy Assistant course, this project blossomed into a reality after three years, over 260 donors, and $1.6 million in funding. The result? A 27,000-square-foot playground at Ryder Park, designed to be accessible for all. I was so excited I forgot to ask if we got an “A” on the assignment.
Meanwhile, we’ve been busy behind the scenes strengthening our internal structure to better support our mission. We welcomed new team members, refined roles, launched a brand-new website, and introduced fresh strategies to connect with donors and alumni. We also said farewell to longtime board members Gale Beirow (Hastings) and Dale Pohlman (Kearney), and warmly welcomed Jay Landell from Hastings to our Board.
Through it all, we never lost focus on supporting Central Community College. Our annual fundraising events — such as the board/employee appeal, ProAm Golf Tournament, and our Year-End campaign—were great successes. We also worked with individual donors to establish legacy scholarships and grant-making funds, and we continue to develop long-term investments through our Generations of Impact Campaign.
It’s been a packed year — and it’s only my second! The Foundation Board has already approved our 2024-2025 work plan, and we’re gearing up for another exciting year of growth, engagement, and impact. Big investments and opportunities are on the horizon, but none of it happens without YOU, our donors. You are the heart of CCC and your support is the common thread that runs through everything we do. It’s a true honor to work alongside such dedicated partners. Together we are making an incredible difference in the lives of our students and communities. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you!
Central Community College Foundation Executive Director
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