Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 34F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph..
A mix of wintry precipitation this evening. Then mainly cloudy overnight. Low 22F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 70%. Snow and ice accumulations less than one inch.
Updated: December 17, 2024 @ 9:39 am
Lloyd Bergfeld
Lloyd Bergfeld
CEDAR FALLS – The Lloyd Louis Bergfeld Scholarship Fund has been established with the Buchanan County Community Foundation to provide financial assistance to students pursuing careers in diesel technology or automotive technology. The scholarship will be awarded by Hawkeye Community College, with preference given to graduates of the Starmont School District.
The fund was created by Ellen Gaffney, a longtime best friend of Lloyd Bergfeld, to honor his legacy of kindness, service, and dedication to helping others. Bergfeld, who passed away in 2022, was known for his skill and dedication as a mechanic and road construction worker, as well as his service in the Korean War, where he earned two Purple Hearts.
“Lloyd was a man of few words, but people listened,” said Gaffney. “I’ve always felt we’re here to serve others, and establishing this scholarship is my way of celebrating Lloyd’s life and helping students follow in his footsteps.”
Bergfeld worked tirelessly throughout his career, earning a reputation as one of the best blade operators in the region. His expertise and pride in his craft made a lasting impact on those who knew him. Gaffney, inspired by his life and values, hopes the scholarship will remove financial barriers for students pursuing education in fields aligned with Lloyd’s work and passion.
The Buchanan County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, was chosen to administer the scholarship fund. Donations to endowed funds held with qualified community foundations in Iowa are eligible for a 25% state tax credit through the Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program. More information about this program can be found at www.cfneia.org/endowiowa.
Gifts to the Lloyd Louis Bergfeld Scholarship Fund can be made online at fund.cfneia.org/bergfeld-scholarship. Contributions can also be mailed to the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, 3117 Greenhill Circle, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. Please make checks payable to the Lloyd Louis Bergfeld Scholarship Fund.
For questions about the fund, contact Terry Gaumer, Charitable Advisor with the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, at (319) 243-1354 or tgaumer@cfneia.org.
More information about the Buchanan County Community Foundation can be found at www.buchananccf.org.
The Buchanan County Community Foundation is a local organization making grants to organizations creating a stronger and more vibrant quality of life in Buchanan County and helps people establish permanent funds for the causes they care about in their community. The Buchanan County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, a nonprofit committed to creating long-term impact in 20 counties in Iowa. For more information, contact 319-287-9106 or visit www.cfneia.org. CFNEIA is confirmed in compliance with National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.
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Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 34F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
A mix of wintry precipitation this evening. Then mainly cloudy overnight. Low 22F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precip 70%. Snow and ice accumulations less than one inch.
Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 28F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
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