hall of fame members of 2024

James Ellwanger is a nationally recognized artist specializing in large-scale commissioned sculpture pieces. His most recognizable public-space sculpture in the Midwest, Shattering Silence, commemorates the first decision written by the Iowa Territorial Supreme Court. 

Kathleen  Weinburg became Associate Director of Nursing with the Iowa Board of Nursing. Governor Terry Branstad appointed her Executive Director for the Iowa Board of Nursing in 2013 where she continues to serve today. 

David Landess US Naval Commanding Officer of VF-103 "The Jolly Rogers" deployed aboard USS John F. Kennedy and later Operations Officer of the U.S Navy's Sixth Fleet. Dave retired from active duty and currently is CEO at Prevailance Inc, a company that provides professional training to the US government. 

Nancy Kuemmerle earned her doctorate in biomedical sciences focusing on cancer research. She had training positions at Princeton University, Tufts University, and the Medical College of Virginia. Dr of Osteopathy she was an oncologist at White River Ruction VA Medical Center in Vermont.