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The school is the last expenditure upon which America should be willing to economize.
~Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa Automotive Recyclers Educational Scholarships

Each year the Iowa Automotive Recyclers award scholarships Direct member's children and the children of their employees, to assist with the cost of a post secondary education. Students may apply during any year they attend an accredited institution. During this economic recovery, colleges are cutting back on scholarships, grants and other forms of financial aid available to students due to funding cuts to education. That’s why these scholarships are more important than ever. 

Download the application: IAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2024 (MSWord)
Download the application: IAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2024 (PDF for print)

Remember to check out the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Scholarship program too. Children of employees of ARA members are eligible to apply. --> Exit to ARA Scholarship

IAR is proud to be able to support the recipients of this year’s scholarships and we invite you to Meet Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients!

Ellie McChesney, daughter of Jonathon McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers, was awarded the IAR Scholarship. Ellie is currently studying Des Mines Area Community College Boone Campus. Ellie plans to become a special education teacher after graduation.  

Hailey Cook, daughter of Karrie Thole, North End Auto Wrecking, Dubuque, was awarded the IAR Scholarship. Hailey is studying Agricultural Science at Iowa Central Community College. Hailey plans to transfer to Iowa State University and combine her love of photography with Ag Industry sales and marketing work.

Hanah Van Beek, granddaughter of the late Ed Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center was awarded the IAR Scholarship. Hanah will study nursing at Dordt University. Hannah would like to be a combat medical service with the Army, treating those who are most vulnerable.

Jacob Sandbulte, grandson of the late Ed Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center was awarded the IAR Scholarship. Jacob will study History Education at Northwestern College with aspirations of becoming a high school history teacher and coach. Jacob competes in collegiate golf. 

Lauren Regnerus, daughter of Frank Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center was awarded the IAR Scholarship. Lauren plans to study to be an accountant at Dordt University. Lauren plans to work as an accountant in northwest Iowa after graduation as well as take over the accounting work at B & B Salvage from her Dad!

A Letter from the Scholarship Chairman …
Since the inception of the IAR Scholarship program, we have given outstanding students from member families, funds toward an educational goal. Each year it is our privilege to disperse up to $5000 in scholarship to these fine young men and women.
Jodi Kunde, Chairman


Iowa Automotive Recyclers Scholarship Fund

The Iowa Automotive Recyclers scholarship fund was established in 2007 for the children and grandchildren of an owner or employee of an Iowa Automotive Recyclers direct members as a way to help offset the cost of their continuing education. 

The scholarship is open to a son, daughter, grandchild, son-in-law, daughter-in-law of an owner or employee (who has been employed for at least one year) of a direct member in good standing. The owner, an employee and their spouses are also eligible. 

The funds for the scholarships are generated through the Iowa Automotive Recyclers' Summer Outing Auction. We are thankful for all the support that we have received from our members in making it possible to provide scholarships to these deserving individuals. $5,000 was awarded in scholarships for the fall term. Any questions regarding the scholarships and/or application should be directed to:

IAR Scholarship Committee
Attn: Jodi Kunde
55 West 32nd Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Email Jodi 
2024 Scholarship Recipients
Ellie McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers, Iowa. 
Hailey Cook, North End Auto Wrecking, Dubuque, Iowa.
Hanah Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.  
Jacob Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.  
Lauren Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.

2023 Scholarship Recipients
Ellie McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers, Iowa. 
Hailey Cook, North End Auto Wrecking, Dubuque, Iowa.
Hanah Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.  
Jacob Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.  
Lainey Pomrenke, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.
Lauren Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center, Iowa.

2022 Scholarship Recipients
Nicholas Hormann, Spilman Auto Parts, Bloomfield 
Anna McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers
Ellie McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers
Jacob Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center  
Lauren Regnerus, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center  
Hanah Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Carson Wright, Spilman’s Auto Parts, Bloomfield, 

2021 Scholarship Recipients 
Reagan Lindsay Can-Am Auto Salvage, Waterloo  
Anna McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers
Lainey Pomrenke, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Savannah Quandt, Quandt Auto Salvage, Carroll  
Jacob Sandbulte B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Sadie Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Hannah Van Beek B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Isaac Van Beek, B&B Salvage, Sioux Center
Carson Wright, Spilman’s Auto Parts, Bloomfield

2020 Scholarship Recipients 
Anna McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers
Lainey Pomrenke, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Sadie Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Isaac Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Carson Wright, Spilman"s Auto Parts, Bloomfield

2019 Scholarship Recipients 
Geoff Englin, McChesney Auto, Somers
Caroline Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Grant Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Anna McChesney, McChesney Auto, Somers
Sadie Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Evan Schmidtke, Waterloo Auto Parts, Waterloo
Isaac Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Carson Wright, Spilman"s Auto Parts, Bloomfield

​2018 Scholarship Recipients 
Caroline Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Grant Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Isabelle Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Sadie Sandbulte, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Bailey Scheuermann, Quandt Auto Salvage, Carrolll
Isaac Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Cole White, Ace Auto Recyclers, Iowa City
Cameron Wilson, Pat's Auto Salvage, Waterloo
Taylor Wright, Spilman, Bloomfield​

2017 Scholarship Recipients 
Aaron Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Adrian Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Brittney Rysdam, Bloomfield
DJ Kooima, Lem's, Doon
Caroline Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Grant Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Isabelle Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Sinjin Briggs, Ames​
Taylor Wright, Spilman, Bloomfield​

2016 Scholarship Recipients 
Aaron Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Adrian Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Brittney Rysdam, Bloomfield
Caroline Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
DJ Kooima, Lem's, Doon
Grant Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Isabelle Fidler, Swift's Trails End, Des Moines
Olivia Pargeon, AWE Auto Salvage, Traer
Emily Pargeon,  AWE Auto Salvage, Traer
Madison Waterbury, Sandhill, Tama
McKenna Quandt, Quandts, Carroll
Taylor Wright, Spilman, Bloomfield

2015 Scholarship Recipients 
Aaron Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center 
Jeramie Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Adrian Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Billi Jo Hekelman,
Makinzee Epperly, 
Olivia Pargeon, AWE Auto Salvage, Traer

2014 Scholarship Recipients 
Aaron Van Beek, B & B Salvage, Sioux Center
Clinton Kannegieter, John's Auto and Body Shop, Aplington  
Jeramie Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Adrian Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines 

2013 Scholarship Recipients 
Alik Hesmer, Action Auto Parts, Marshalltown
Cara Kraus, Quandt Auto Salvage, Carroll
Jeramie Mitchell, Sunset Beach Auto Salvage, Des Moines
Joeseph Wilson, Jerry Carney & Sons, Ames
Levi Boas, Spilman Auto Parts, Bloomfield
Zachary Bales, Sunset Beach Auto Salvage, Des Moines

2012 Scholarship Recipients 
Emily Pargeon, AWE Auto Salvage, Traer
Jeramie Mitchell, Sunset Beach, Des Moines
Amber Cassat, Spilman Auto Parts, Bloomfield
Megan Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda 
Luke Kabele, Kabele Truck & Auto Parts, Spirit Lake
Zachary Bales, Sunset Beach, Des Moines

2011 Scholarship Recipients 
Erin Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda 
Megan Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda
Jessie Benson. Swift Auto Salvage, Des Moines 
Jesse Rayevich. Lyle’s Auto Salvage, Oto
Jordan Durbin. Osage Auto Salvage, Osage 

2010 Scholarship Recipients
Derek Kosters. Lems Auto Recyclers, Doon 
Erin Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda
Megan Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda  
Brooke Quandt. Quandt Auto Salvage, Carroll
Deidra Nugent. Nugent Auto Sales, Inc., Maquoketa

2009 Scholarship Recipients
Derek Kosters. Lems Auto Recyclers, Doon
Erin Snyder. Snyder’s Auto Body, Clarinda

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