John Hitzhusen’s affiliation with the College began more than 70 years ago when he graduated from Mason City Junior College in 1934. A retired dentist, John represented the Charles City area on the NIACC Board of Directors from 1970 to 1993. He joined the NIACC Foundation Board of Directors in 2001 and continues to serve on that Board today. He and his wife, Donna, also support the annual Charles City Gourmet Scholarship Dinner. The Hitzhusens, who have two grown children and four grandchildren, are advocates for the College at every opportunity they encounter, and they have recruited many students to NIACC. In 1998, during the “Keeping NIACC First” major gifts campaign, the Hitzhusens established an endowed scholarship fund in their name which benefits students from Floyd County. John is also a recipient of the prestigious NIACC Shining Star Award.