Delivering on a promise: Allen alum leaves gift of $7.2 million

For years, Bernie Blevins promised he would give a substantial donation to Allen Community College. He made good on that promise, gifting millions after his death in 2022. The money is to be split between Allen's women's athletics programs and scholarships.

For years, Bernie Blevins promised he would give a substantial donation to Allen Community College. He made good on that promise, gifting millions after his death in 2022. The money is to be split between Allen’s women’s athletics programs and scholarships.

Bernie Blevins offered a lot of words of wisdom:

Always eat dessert first.

Pretend every day is your birthday.

Vickie Moss

Vickie joined The Iola Register in 2018. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, Vickie is passionate about her job. She enjoys the challenges and variety that come with newspaper reporting, especially opportunities to tell stories that make a difference in the community and in readers’ lives. Since Vickie started at The Iola Register, she has won top awards statewide for her work. She enjoys spending time with friends and serving on the board of Humanity House. She has two daughters.

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