IWC launches 2013-14 campaigns, hopes to raise $300,000

Iowa Wesleyan College and its community partners kicked off the 2013-14 Henry County Campaign on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The launch took place with a leadership breakfast with IWC President Steven Titus in the Howe Atrium and W.A. Sheaffer Social Hall.

A team of volunteers and staff will be calling on Henry County individuals and businesses in the community through Dec. 20. The goal of the campaign is to raise $300,000.

Meg Richtman, vice president for development and alumni relations, presided and introduced Jesse Trowbridge, junior from Streator, Ill., who offered an opening prayer. Following breakfast, Zach Cronkhite, sophomore from Washington, Ill., spoke on the importance of receiving a Presidential Scholarship to attend Iowa Wesleyan. Titus gave an update on recent college news and outlined his strategic initiatives to stabilize and grow the college.

Iowa Wesleyan College, founded in 1842, is the oldest private coeducational liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. For more information about IWC, visit the website at www.iwc.edu.

To find out how you can help with the campaign, contact Jim Pedrick at 319-385-6218 or jim.pedrick@iwc.edu. Donations are accepted online at www.iwc.edu/give.