Hall of Fame
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Purpose
The purpose of the Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor student-athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, and contributors for their outstanding performance, work, support, and/or significant contributions to the Iowa Western Community College athletic program.
General Criteria
The Hall of Fame shall be open to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in one of the following areas:
- a superior competitor
- a team with a significant accomplishment
- a coach with a distinguished record
- an administrator who has made an exemplary contribution through strong leadership
- an individual who has brought distinction to the athletic program in other ways
Eligibility
- Student-athlete Success? The individual must have participated in a sponsored sport and demonstrated a high degree of success during any given season at Iowa Western Community College for at least one year. The individual must have been in good academic standing during his/her enrollment at the college. The individual is considered eligible after having been away from the college for at least 10 years.
- Team Success? A team must have demonstrated a high degree of success during any given season or period of time and must have completed its competition at least five years prior to the date of the award.
- Coach Success? A coach must have held that position for at least five academic years and must have compiled a significant winning record while supporting the educational programs of the college and providing strong leadership for the student-athletes and the athletic department.
- Administrators/Contributors? The individual or organization must have made a significant contribution and/or rendered extraordinary service to Iowa Western Community College athletics.
Nomination
- Nominations will be solicited from present and retired Iowa Western coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and the current Hall of Fame committee.
- Nominees from the previous induction will be automatically considered by the committee.
- A deadline for submitting nominations will be established by the selection committee.
- Nominations shall be submitted to the Director of Athletics.
Selection
- The selection committee shall consist of representatives of the athletic department staff and college staff. At-large representatives may be appointed to the selection committee by the Director of Athletics. The athletic director or his/her designee will serve as chairperson of the committee. Appointments are for one-year terms and may be renewed annually.
Induction
- Newly selected Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame members shall be officially notified by the Director of Athletics and formally inducted at the annual Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
2025 Inductees
Marc Rardin
- In recognition of outstanding coaching achievement
2012 Baseball Team
- In recognition of outstanding athletic achievement
Matt Johnson
- In recognition of many years of loyal and dedicated service to Iowa Western and Reiver Athletics
Members of the Reiver Hall of Fame
1988 - David Hogan, Baseball
1988 - Dean Prather, Athletic Director/Professor
1989 - 1974-75 Baseball Team
1989 - Robert Warn, Head Baseball Coach/Professor
1990 - Robert "Doc" Ross, Professor/Contributor
2010 - Jeff Brisson, 1974-75 Baseball
2010 - Jim Tjader, 1976-77 and 1977-78 Baseball
2010 - Mike Wulbecker, Professor/Head Baseball Coach/Athletic Director
2010 - 2005-06 Softball Team
2011 - 2001-02 Women's Basketball Team
2011 - Jim Ficek, Contributor/Professor/Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
2011 - Kseniya Shneyder, 2000-01 and 2001-02 Women's Basketball
2011 - Scott Pose, 1984-85 Baseball
2012 - Jim & Gertrude Woodworth, Volunteers/Contributors
2012 - Kathy (Kent) Hug, 1992-93 and 1993-94 Volleyball & Softball
2012 - 1976-77 Baseball Team
2012 - 1977-78 Baseball Team
2013 - John Jerkovich, Contributor/Volunteer/Booster/Football Founder
2013 - Julie Williams, 1998-99 and 1999-00 Volleyball
2013 - 1988-89 Baseball Team
2013 - 1990-91 Baseball Team
2014 - Brenda Hampton, Athletic Director, and Head Volleyball Coach
2014 - Mike Dennis, Volunteer & Booster
2014 - Kip Peterson, Volunteer & Booster
2014 - Katie (Gompert) Freeland, 1999-2000 and 2000-01 Volleyball
2014 - 2004-05 Men's Basketball Team
2014 - 2005-06 Men's Basketball Team
2015 - Ron and Suzanne Mahoney, Volunteers/Boosters/Contributors/ Football Founders Championship Ring Donors
2015 - Chuck and Julie Smith, Volunteers/Boosters/Contributors
2015 - Juliana Paz, 2005-06 and 2006-07 Volleyball
2015 - 2006-07 Volleyball Team
2016 - Isaiah Samoei, 2009-10 and 2010-11 Cross Country and Track & Field
2016 - Miller Orthopedic Specialists, Booster and Football Founders
2016 - 2006-07 Women's Soccer Team
2016 - 2007-08 Women's Soccer Team
2017 - Jon Lieber, 1988-89 and 1989-90 Baseball
2017 - Derwin Kitchen, 2007-08 Men's Basketball
2017 - Jared Ebert, 2009-10 and 2010-11 Football
2017 - Jim Morris, Head Basketball Coach
2018 - Will Perkins, 1997-98 and 1998-99 Men's Basketball
2018 - 2009-10 Baseball National Championship Team
2019 - Kasandra Anderson, 2012-13 and 2013-14 Women's Soccer
2019 - Cherelle George, 2003-04 and 2004-05 Women's Basketball
2019 - Doug Kroll, 2006-07 and 2007-08 Baseball
2019 - Greg Timmer, 2012-13 and 2013-14 Men's Soccer
2020 - No Awards Given due to Covid-19 Pandemic
2021 - Joe Bisenius, 2002-03 Baseball
2021 - Brent Siegrist, Iowa Western Board of Trustees and Wrestling Founder
2022 - 2012 Football Team
2022 - Chuck Hildreth, Iowa Western Wrestling Founder and Contributor
2023 - Dr. Dan and Pam Kinney, IWCC President/Contributors
2023 - Doug Goodman - Iowa Western Board of Trustees and Wrestling Founder
2023 - Jordan Carver - Iowa Western Men's Soccer Head Coach
2023 - Brad Silvey - Iowa Western Women's Soccer Head Coach
2023 - 2013 Men's & Women's Soccer National Champion Teams
2024 - Chamea (Palmer) Butcher, 2010-11 Women's Soccer
2024 - Bradi Wall, 2010-11 Softball
2024 - Jake Waters, 2010-12 Football
2024 - Aaron Wimberly, 2011-12 Football
2024 - James Bankhead, Iowa Western Men's and Women's Basketball Assistant Coach
2024 - Ammon Bennett, Iowa Western Men's & Women's Soccer and Golf Head Coach
2024 - Dr. Don Fenster, Contributor
2025 - Marc Rardin, Iowa Western Baseball Head Coach
2025 - 2012 Baseball National Champion Team
2025 - Matt Johnson, Contributor