Barbara Kistler

Southeast Iowa Union offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This year, the Greater Jefferson County Foundation celebrated 50 years of distributing funds for educational, cultural, civic and charitable purposes. In 1975, those same citizens who had been on the Parsons Board of Trustees continued this vision with the creation of the Foundation.

[This is Fourth in a series of informative articles regarding the scholarships available from The Greater Jefferson County Foundation.] The Karlena “Dub” Thoma scholarship was created by her friend, Margaret Henderson in 1998. This friendship was kindled more than 50 years ago. Mrs.

[This is third in a series of informative articles regarding the scholarships available from The Greater Jefferson County Foundation.] The Medical Scholarship to be created was by an anonymous donor in 1997. This award of $1,000.00 annually is available to a deserving graduating FHS senior student who indicates a sincere interest in the field of medicine, health services or health occupations. In 1997, Edith Jordan created a scholarship in memory of her husband, Scott.