Student scholarships
Supporting West Hancock students as they take their next steps beyond high school.
Rooted in community. Inspired by a legacy.
A lasting legacy.
A stronger tomorrow.
Honoring Bob Sanger’s memory and celebrating Linda Sanger’s continuing commitment to students and community.
BRITT & KANAWHA, IOWASupporting the West Hancock community
01 / Our mission
Their commitment.
Our continuing purpose.
A shared belief in young people. A commitment that continues to grow.
Bob and Linda Sanger dedicated their careers in education to creating opportunities for young people. The fund honors Bob’s memory and celebrates Linda’s lifelong dedication to students, continuing the work they both held close to their hearts. Through financial support for the student experience, that commitment lives on in Britt and Kanawha.
Our mission is to make a positive impact on Britt and Kanawha through initiatives that support students and alumni of the West Hancock Community School District.
See how the fund gives back
02 / Giving back
Local roots.
Meaningful impact.
From scholarships to shared spaces, the fund supports opportunities that bring our communities together.
Community spaces
Recent contributions support the West Hancock Interactive Display Board, Britt Golf Course renovation, and Centennial Park Field renovations.
Recognition & activities
Recent donations support awards and plaques for athletics, speech, and the Hall of Fame, recognizing achievement in the West Hancock community.
Celebrating our scholarship recipients
Student opportunities
2026 Scholarships
- Linda Sanger Scholarship
- Aubrey Madson
- Bob Sanger Scholarship
- Teague Smith
Other scholarship recipients
- Ethan Gayken
- Gus Gomez
- Carson Bruns
- Reece Luedtke
- Cooper McLaughlin
Student opportunities
2025 Scholarships
- Linda Sanger Scholarship
- Damaris Duran
- Bob Sanger Scholarship
- Creighton Kelly
Other scholarship recipients
- Ray Gretillat
- Zack Beukema
- Gunnar Faust
- Zephyr Jamgaardt
- Brady Bixel
Celebrating past scholarship recipients 2023 & 2024
Class of 2023
Dru Hagen · Morgan Francis · Rhett Eisenman · Shelby Goepel
Class of 2024
Mallory Leerar · Mitchell Smith · David Smith · Jaxen Peterson · Kellen Smith
03 / Our board
A shared dedication
to giving back.
People connected by a commitment to the Sanger legacy and the communities it serves.
Linda Sanger
- Mark Sanger
- Jeff Sanger
- Rick Sanger
- Kevin Sanger
- Alex DeWaard
- Renee Diemer
- Josh Eisenman
- Deanna Kelly
- Dan Krull
- Doug Weiland
The next chapter starts with you
Keep the legacy growing.
Large or small, every donation is welcome. Help support the students and communities of Britt & Kanawha.
Donate to the legacy fund Continue to the fund’s external donation page.