About Us

The Lewis Central Education Foundation (LCEF)

Founded and incorporated in 1994 by:

Bambi Heckerman
Bernie Heller
Frances Parrott
Kathleen Hayes
Sally Foss
Stephen Riso

MISSION:

To assist the district and its students in the pursuit of education by providing funding for classroom grants, scholarships, and special projects.

Director of LCEF & Youth Services

Megan Conklin

Megan Conklin is a proud 1998 Lewis Central graduate who returns to the Big Blue as, our first-ever salaried position, Director of the Lewis Central Education Foundation & Youth Services.

With a professional background in event planning, fundraising, and leadership within a large nonprofit organization, Megan brings strategic vision, thoughtful communication, and genuine optimism to the Foundation’s work. Her ability to connect people to purpose, combined with her deep roots in the Lewis Central community, uniquely position her to lead the Foundation into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Megan is honored to serve the community that raised her and is passionate about expanding opportunities, strengthening youth services, and supporting the students, educators, and families of Lewis Central.

Officers:

Kim Riebe

President

Kim Riebe (VanNordstrand) is a 2006 graduate of Lewis Central. Kim attended LC k-12 and moved back to Council Bluffs so her kids can do the same. She attended Northwest Missouri State University where she obtained a bachelors in Geographic Information Systems and subsequently a MBA. Kim is Project Manager for the City of Council Bluffs and has worked for the City since 2013. She is looking forward to giving back to the LC community and contributing to its continued success. Kim and her husband, Joe, enjoy traveling, spending time with family, and trying to keep up with their two young children, Clara and Ben.

Jon Wooten

Vice President

Jon Wooten is a Realtor at Heartland Properties Inc., proudly serving the Council Bluffs community where he was raised. A graduate of Iowa Western Community College (class of 2008) and Bellevue University (class of 2010), Jon’s
has strong local ties and K-12 educational background in the community.

As a father of four children in the Lewis Central School District, Jon is heavily invested in the community and actively contributes to its growth through his involvement in youth sports. He shares his passion for baseball, football,
and basketball by coaching local teams and fostering a love for sports among the next generation.

James Watson

Treasurer

Bailey McQueen

Secretary

Board Members:

Dr. Brent Hoesing

Superintendent, Lewis Central Community School District

Dr. Hoesing is our current superintendent serving on the Education Foundation board as liaison and brings fresh, exciting ideas for fundraising within the District.

Kara Riso Anderson

Marketing Chair

Kara Anderson is a Lewis Central Alumna class of ‘98 and married her High School sweetheart, Dustin, who graduated From LC in ‘99. Together they have 4 kids, Jaxton and Hudson, who graduated from LC in 2023 and 2025, respectively, and Lucia and Colson, still attending.

The Lewis Central Education Foundation began with Kara’s father, Stephen Riso, a founding member and LC Class of ‘69. Hoping to revitalize the Foundation and build upon its legacy of providing much needed educational support, through grants for staff and teachers, and scholarships for graduating seniors year after year.

Kara joined the board in 2018 and quickly became the Treasurer, which she served for 2 years. Kara, a busy mom and career-driven working as one of the Top Producing Realtors with Team RISOld at NP Dodge Real Estate, knew this wasn’t a task she could take on alone. She began recruiting friends- other parents, with upstanding professionalism, who share in the desire and passion to enhance the educational opportunities for the LC Nation. She continues to serve as a board member where she volunteers her time helping to market, plan, and fundraise for the foundation. “It’s definitely a group effort and everyone gives when they can. We are grateful to finally have a paid director position to provide consistent effort and guidance, Megan Conklin, is the perfect individual to fill this role. I’m so thankful for the efforts of our Board Officers, Superintendent- Dr. Brent Hoesing, and the other Members who truly go above and beyond for this Foundation. Watching it grow and flourish, even from when I first joined, has been an awesome, fulfilling experience."

Rachel Cyboron

Scholarship Chair

Rachel Cyboron is a Realtor with Team RISOld at NP Dodge, a previous teacher at LC, and now substitutes when needed for the District. She is a Council Bluffs native and Lewis Central class of 2003 graduate. She married Steven Cyboron, also from Council Bluffs and Lewis Central. They have four children, the oldest graduated from LC in 2022 and the other three still attend Lewis Central.

Amanda Clanton

Member

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