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Felgar Estate gives quarter million to Greater Jefferson County Foundation
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation announced another major gift from the Estate of Darlene and Edd Felgar. In addition to scholarship funds received earlier this year, the amount of $250,000 was presented to the Foundation at the semi-annual board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021.
The Felgars always looked forward to “dirt track races” every year, and as a way to honor and memorialize these two enthusiasts, they gifted these funds to the Foundation to assist the Jefferson County Fair Board with building a new and improved facility to keep these races alive and well in Fairfield. The name of the new facility will be the “Felgar Memorial Speedway.”
Darlene was a long-time employee and officer at Iowa Stat Bank & Trust Company of Fairfield. Edd was a patrolman on the police department in Fairfield.
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation was established in 1973 to serve the Greater Jefferson County area as a means to leave funds to benefit future generations. For more information, visit the website at www.greaterjeffersoncountyfoundation.org, or call 641-472-0758.
Greater Jefferson County Foundation President Frank Redeker, left, receives a check for $250,000 from Renee Rebling, right, executor of the Felgar Estate. Also pictured are Greater Jefferson County Fair Board president Mike Filson and board member Tammy Jones. (Photo courtesy of Dave Neff)
