BHC Ag alumni raise $30,000 at Aggie Weekend
The Black Hawk College Agri-Business Club Alumni (ABCA) hosted the 2025 Aggie Weekend at Midland Golf Course in Kewanee. The weekend’s festivities raised more than $30,000 that will support grants for programming and scholarships for students at Black Hawk College East Campus.
The ABCA honored the anniversary classes of 2020, 2010, 2000, 1990, 1980 and 1970; presented the Outstanding Ag Alumni and Friends of the Alumni awards; and awarded scholarships to nine students.
For the 2025-26 school year, ABCA awarded $11,000 in scholarships to support BHC students as they pursue their education and future careers in agriculture and related fields.
Black Hawk College is proud to honor this year’s scholarship recipients for their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence across a variety of programs. These awards recognize students pursuing careers in agriculture, skilled trades, veterinary technology, and related fields. In addition, the college celebrates the 2025 Outstanding Ag Alumni and the 2025 Friends of the Alumni for their exceptional contributions to the college and the agricultural community.
Scholarship recipients
Black Hawk College is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of its students and supporters. This year’s scholarship recipients include Ava Heinz, Kelsey Zepp, Emma Bradley, Jacob McCauley, Larissa Miller, Gabby Olson, Victoria Conner, Danielle DeDecker, and Toby Behrends, each honored for their dedication and excellence in their respective fields of study. In addition, we celebrate Tami Rouse as the 2025 Outstanding Ag Alumni and Nutrien Ag Solutions as the 2025 Friends of the Alumni for their exceptional contributions to the college and the agricultural community.
Gabby Olson
Agri-Business Club Future Alumnus Scholarship
Victoria Conner
Black Hawk College East Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Outstanding Ag Alumni
In addition, we celebrate Tami Rouse as the 2025 Outstanding Ag Alumni and Nutrien Ag Solutions as the 2025 Friends of the Alumni for their exceptional contributions to the college and the agricultural community.
Tami Rouse
2025 Outstanding Ag Alumni
Aggie Cup golf outing winners
1st place went to Amanda McGraw, Bob McGraw, Taran McGraw, and Dean Nyman, while 2nd place was awarded to Matt Costenson, Ed Kernan, Doug Parrott, and Steve Salisbury.
Aggie Cup 1st Place team
