Hall of Fame
2011 Triton Humanitarian Award Hall of Fame Inductees
John C. Johnson
- 1981 A.A. Iowa Central Community College
- 1984 B.S. Physical Education, Iowa State University
- 1987 M.A. Health, Physical Education and Recreation, University of South Dakota
- 1998 M.A. Educational Administration, University of Iowa
- 2011 Advance Studies Certification – Superintendent, University of Northern Iowa
- Member of First NJCAA National Championship Wrestling Team
- NJCAA Wrestling Coach 1984-1993
- Two-time NJCAA Regional 10 Coach of the Year
- Two NJCAA Region 10 Championships
- NJCAA coaching record 86-13-2
- 1993 KCRG TV9 Who Cares Award (Community Service)
- 2000 United States Navy “Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.”
- 2008 NJCAA National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- 2009 SAI-NE Iowa Principal of the Year
- 2011 IHSAA News Media Award
- 2011 SAI – Nominee Secondary Principal of the Year
- Education Consultant
Dr. John E. Hodges
- 1941-1947 Drake University
- 1942-1945 U.S. Air corps Service
- 1951 Still College of Osteopathy, DO
- Iowa Central Board of Trustees representing District 1 – 39 years of service.
- Vice President Iowa Central Board of Trustees 2001-2008
- Physician in Laurens, Iowa, for 53 years
- Team Physician for Laurens Community School System for 22 years
- 1957 Founding member of Laurens Golf Club
- Laurens Community Chest (Chairman)
- Laurens Community Theatre Corporation (Chairman)
- Red Cross (County Chair for 14 years)
- Iowa Work Force Development Commission
- Regional Library Board
- Laurens Kiwanis Club
- United Methodist Church
- Child Care Center (original Board member)
I chose Iowa Central because of the amazing opportunities and teachers. When I came to visit, I fell in love with the teachers in my program of study.
