Decorah's Edna Schrandt recognized for her act of kindness

(Left to right): Edna Schrandt presents at $500 check to Winneshiek County Agricultural Association President Gary Schutte and board members Arlin Franzen, Dave Snell, Marilyn Beard and Calvin Rue.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa, headquartered in Waterloo, has selected Decorah resident Edna Schrandt as one of three winners of the #Giving Tuesday contest.

Participants were asked to give unselfishly to another individual, non-profit organization or community through volunteering or donating.

Schrandt reached out to the Winneshiek County Nurses, who told her about a woman who needed help traveling to medical appointments in Iowa City throughout the winter months.  Schrandt donated gas cards, warm mittens, a scarf and a stocking cap to the Winneshiek County Nurses, to give to the woman.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa recognized her work by donating a $500 check to present to her charity of choice.  She selected the Winneshiek County Agricultural Association, which runs the Winneshiek County Fair.

"At first I didn't think I was making that big of an impact by helping out just one person," said Schrandt. "Boy, was I wrong! It just goes to show even a small token of kindness can go a long, long way."