The event to honor the inductees will be held Oct. 5 at the college.

The late Larry Boyd, who served the college as a math and science teacher, will receive the inaugural Distinguished Faculty and Staff award.

“When we are serving our students, our staff and faculty have a great impact on students and they remember it for years to come,” said Mary Ludwig, the college’s executive director of development and alumni. “So it was important for us to bestow recognition on those folks. Many people came to mind and are deserving, but we could just select one.”

Boyd taught math and science at Iowa Central from 1998 to 2004. He later served as department chair of mathematics and science from 2005 to 2010.

Larry Boyd

Ludwig said one of the letters of recommendation for Boyd mentioned his passion for education.

“In addition to being a loving father and husband, his love for Iowa Central was eminent because he was so involved throughout the organization,” Ludwig read from the letter.

Ludwig added, “Something else Larry did really well — he really knew what it took to engage students and keep their interest with his calm demeanor. He had a very approachable personality and made teaching and learning fun for students.”

Boyd passed way in 2016 after battling Lewy body dementia. His wife, Connie Boyd, will be accepting the award.

Charlie Walker, a Fort Dodge attorney, will be honored in the distinguished alumni category.

Margo Halm

Walker, a U.S. Army veteran, has volunteered in numerous ways throughout the community.

“Mr. Walker has been involved in a lot of activities throughout the community that have been important to many including the Shellabration event,” Ludwig said. “He’s been involved with that for many years. He’s also the director and legal counsel for the Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight. That is an effort that has so much meaning and importance for people who have made great sacrifices for our country. Being able to honor him is wonderful.”

Walker has also volunteered his time for state and local track meets since the 1980s.

Erik Josephson, president of Josephson Manufacturing Co., will be honored in the athletic category.

Josephson, a Fort Dodge Senior High graduate, was the Iowa Central outstanding athlete of the year in 1993.

Erik Josephson

According to Ludwig, Josephson came back from a torn ACL in the same year to win the junior college national title.

Josephson was a two-time NJCAA district champion.

Dr. Jesse Ulrich, superintendent of the Fort Dodge Community School District, is another inductee in the distinguished alumni category.

“One of his letters of recommendation shared that Ulrich exemplifies the type of leadership and character the FDCSD seeks in a superintendent,” Ludwig said. “He leads by example and is practical in approach, but at the same time unwavering in his commitment to excellence.”

Dr. Margo Halm will be a second generation alumni inducted into the Hall of Fame. Her father, Robert Halm, received the Humanitarian Award posthumously in 2013.

Jesse Ulrich

The 2003 baseball team and baseball player Joe Anthonsen will be also recognized in the athletic category.

“For more than 50 years, Iowa Central has helped students get to the next step to achieve their dreams and be a vibrant part of their community,” said Dr. Dan Kinney, Iowa Central president. “Our Hall of Fame event provides Iowa Central, fellow alumni, faculty and staff a chance to recognize their contributions and accomplishments.”

Ludwig said the college welcomes the public to nominate others for future years.

“Each year Iowa Central graduates a number of students that are full of potential and have great success in their lifetime,” Ludwig said. “The Hall of Fame banquet gives Iowa Central the opportunity to recognize a few folks each year that have made a difference in the lives of many. We know we are not aware of every alumni that deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, so we always encourage nominations. Folks can call us or send an email to nominate someone in future years.

Below is a list of some of the accomplishments of this year’s inductees:

Charlie Walker

Dr. Jesse Ulrich

• Associate of Arts, Iowa Central Community College 2002

• BA, Buena Vista University, 2005

• MEd, Iowa State University 2008

• PhD, Iowa State University, 2017

• Superintendent of Schools, Fort Dodge Community School District since 2018

• Superintendent of Schools, AHSTW Community School District 2013 to 2018

• Rotary International Club member

• NAACP Fort Dodge, Board of Directors

• Iowa Department of Education Superintendent Advisory Council

Dr. Margo Halm

• AS, Iowa Central Community College, 1981

• BS, University of Iowa, 1985

• MA, University of Iowa, 1987

• Ph.D, University of Minnesota, 2005

• Associate Chief Nursing Executive, VA Portland HealthCare System

• Former Director of Nursing Research, Professional Practice and Magnet, Salem Health

• Former Director of Nursing Research and Quality, Allina Health System of St. Paul

• Adjunct Instructor, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, 2001 to 2009

• March of Dimes Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year, Portland, Oregon

• Numerous awards for research and presentations

• Published columnist for the American Journal of Critical Care

• Lung Cancer Alliance volunteer for annual Lung Love/Run Walk, Portland, Oregon

Charlie Walker

• Eagle Grove Junior College, 1964-65

• BS, Iowa State University, 1968

• JD, Drake University, 1983

• United States Army 1968 to 1972, National Security Agency

• Owner of Walker Law Office, 1984 to present

• Iowa Central Community College Scholarship donor

• Fort Dodge Noon Sertoma, 1984 to present

• Track volunteer for local and area community schools, 1985 to present

• Track volunteer for Iowa High School State Track Meet, Drake Relays, NCAA and USA Track meets

• Shellabration, Treasurer

• Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight, Director and Legal Counsel, 2009 to present

The late Larry Boyd

• Iowa Central Community College Math Instructor 1998 to 2004

• Iowa Central Department Chair for Math and Science 2005 to 2010

• Iowa Central Assistant Women’s Softball Coach 1999 to 2001

• Volunteer for Iowa Central athletics

• Earned “Overall Excellent Rating” on Student Opinion of Instruction surveys

• BA, Morningside College, Sioux City

• MS, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska

Erik Josephson

• AA, Iowa Central Community College, 1993

• BS, University of Nebraska

• Iowa Central Community College Outstanding Athlete, 1993

• Two-Time NJCAA National Wrestling Champion

• NJCAA Academic All American

• Algoe Award Recipient

• University of Nebraska two year letter winner

• Fort Dodge Senior High Honor Society

• Josephson Manufacturing, President

Joe Anthonsen

• AA, Iowa Central Community College, 2003

• BA, American Public University

• First Team All Regional 2002 and 2003

• Holds record for 3rd all-time hit by pitch at Iowa Central

• Hold record for 4th all-time in runs scored for a career

• 2004 MVP at Campbell University, a NCAA Division 1 team

• 2005 First Team All-Conference

• 2006-2008 Rockford Riverhawks Frontier League

• 2009-2012 Sioux Falls Canneries

• 2013 Amarillo Sox

2003 Baseball Team

• Regular Season Iowa Central Community College Conference Champions

• Region XI post-season Champions

• North District Champions

• NJCAA II World Series national runner-up

• Season record of 39-18

• Conference record of 17-3

If you go:

What: 2019 Iowa Central Community College Hall of Fame ceremony

When: Oct. 5

Where: Iowa Central

Time: Social hour begins at 5 p.m.

A large selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served and a silent auction featuring a wide variety of items will be held.

Tickets for the event are on sale at the Triton book store and in the administration office for $20 each. You can follow the event by liking it on the Iowa Central Alumni Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/iowacentral.

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