The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt

09/06/2026

Congratulations Jordan Smith on your two scholarships awarded by The Education Foundation this past Spring. Well-deserved and we hope your first year at the University of Iowa is amazing.

- Ray and Jan Meier Scholarship
- Ron and Shirley Besst Memorial Scholarship

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/ron-and-shirley-besst-memorial-scholarship/
Ron and Shirley valued family, hard work & kindness. They role-modeled these values. Every child was important and valued by Ron & Shirley. They left this world a better place. The familiy hopes this scholarship will go to a student who is hardworking and has a love for helping others

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/ray-and-jan-meier-scholarship/
The Meier family offers this scholarship to a recent or past Central DeWitt High School graduate in the spirit of hard work and commitment to success. It can be awarded to, but not limited to, those seeking higher education, associate degrees, specialized/skilled trades or various other certification programs.

Seniors planning to graduate in 2027 can submit their application for this scholarship (and more) through the Ed Foundation OneApp at https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/

Central DeWitt Community School District

09/06/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 recipients of the Camila Christine “CeCe” Barnes Memorial Scholarship: Addison Walls & Kerrigan Jefford. We are excited for all the great things ahead for you.

Seniors planning to graduate in 2027 can submit their application for this scholarship (and more) through the Ed Foundation OneApp at https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/camila-christine-cece-barnes-memorial-scholarship/
The Camila Christine “CeCe” Barnes Memorial Endowment will be awarded to a Central DeWitt High School senior pursuing a degree in education planning to teach and create connections, just like our baby girl in the picture with her sweety, chubby face.

Central DeWitt Community School District

09/06/2026

We received a mailer in our PO Box today sharing information about upcoming Building Tours & Community Forms giving the community opportunities to learn more about the comprehensive facility improvement plan.

🏫Building Tours 🏫
- 3rd thru 12th Grade Campus Tour Sat 9/12 at 9am & Wed 10/21 at 6pm
- Ekstrand Elementary Tours Wed 9/23 at 6pm & Sat 10/17 at 9am

👨‍👨‍👧‍👧Community Forums 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧 at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center at 6pm on:
- Wednesday, September 9
- Monday, September 28
- Wednesday, October 28

A significant amount of information is also available at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/bond-referendum

Central DeWitt Community School District

**The information is being provided as a service to the community and does not represent any opinion of The Foundation or its board of directors.**

09/05/2026

Congratulations Molly Burken on being selected as the 2026 recipient of the Paul and Sally Banowetz Family Scholarship! We hope your first year at Iowa State is starting out fantastic.

Seniors planning to graduate in 2027 can submit their application for this scholarship (and more) through the Ed Foundation OneApp at https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/banowetz/
“Our mother was such a loving person, and she devoted her entire life to caring for others, including her large family, assisting the elderly and providing hospice care to end-of-life patients. What better way to honor her and our father than to establish a scholarship fund in their name to help others in our community who are in need,” said Leon Banowetz. “Growing up we relied on scholarships to help fund our educations and now being able to pay it forward to future generations is a tremendous gift.”

Central DeWitt Community School District

09/05/2026

Congratulations Zoey Fuglsang on being awarded the Iowanna Juniors Scholarship at the Senior Award ceremony last Spring! Have a great Freshman Year.

Seniors planning to graduate in 2027 can submit their application for this scholarship (and more) through the Ed Foundation OneApp at https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/iowanna-junior-4-h-club-scholarship/
An annual scholarship will be given to a graduating high school senior in Clinton County who has been a 4-H member for at least four years, exemplifies the leadership skills gained through 4-H and shows a strong commitment to service within their community.

Central DeWitt Community School District

09/04/2026

Congratulations to the following 2026 Graduates who received the Florence M Schrader Scholarship in the Spring to continue their studies this Fall... right now.

We hope you are all excited about this new adventure.

- Emily Sutton
- Audrey Wilke
- Anna Prosise
- Hudson J Krukow
- Taylor Houser
- Benjamin Uttech
- Clara Ann LeConte
- Kinley Birt
- Avery Heilig
- Megan Schladetzky
- Brady Meadows
- Madeline Jane Adams
- Lucas Michael Burken
- Landon Robert Paasch

Seniors planning to graduate in 2027 can submit their application for this scholarship (and more) through the Ed Foundation OneApp at https://www.cd-cef.org/online-scholarship-application/
Central DeWitt Community School District

https://www.cd-cef.org/scholarship/florence-m-schrader-scholarship/
Florence M. Galitz Schrader lived for eighty three years in DeWitt Iowa. She was educated, married, and worked in the community. Florence attended Dewitt Schools, married Charles C. Schrader and worked at the Iowa Mutual Insurance Company until her retirement in 1968.

09/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to get lunch today and a massive hot and sunny thank you to all the volunteers at First Central State Bank who made it happen.

It’s Grilling For Charity day in DeWitt! Join us Sept. 4 to raise money for The Education Foundation of Central DeWitt!

09/02/2026

Let us FEED YOU three times!!!

BURGERS: 🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔🍔
Friday, Sept 4 from 11am - 1pm at First Central State Bank in DeWitt. (In-Person)
**Businesses** can complete this form to place a delivery order: https://forms.gle/L2fq95eC6tFhrsix6

BREAKFAST PIZZAS:🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
Monday, Sept 14 from 7am - 11am we will DELIVER Breakfast Pizzas from MJs East or DeWitt Travel Mart. (Pickup available as well)
Complete this Form to place your DELIVERY OR PICKUP order: https://forms.gle/N9BE4KPhcm8txssz8

PORK CHOPS & HOT DOGS: 🥩🌭🥩🌭🥩🌭🥩🌭🥩🌭🥩
Thursday, Sept 17 before & during the Homecoming Parade - In Lincoln Park
Nite Lions Pork Chop in the Park (In-Person Only)

Proceeds from all events will help funds grants and scholarships in the Central DeWitt Community School District