BROOKLYNN BIDDLE F&B SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2025

WHEATLAND (IOWA) Brooklynn Biddle, a senior at Calamus-Wheatland High School from rural Lowden, has been been named this year’s recipient of the local F&B Communications $1,000 scholarship.

Biddle plans to attend Wartburg College to major in biochemistry on a pre-veterinary track. In her application essay, she wrote about her goal of becoming a large animal surgeon to address the shortage of rural veterinarians and to improve animal welfare and health in her local community.

High school seniors who live in households in the F&B local service area were eligible for the award. Students submitted an application form and essay, and four finalists were selected for interviews.

A primary goal of the scholarship is to to help students pursue higher education and encourage young people to return to rural areas after graduation.

The local F&B scholarship program was established in 2003 because the Board of Directors and employees of F&B are committed to the education of local youth and believe learning is a lifelong process.

Brooklynn’s parents are Wynn and Erin Biddle.

F&B Communications is the premiere local telecommunications provider offering telephone, long distance, high-speed fiber Internet, and home security services to customers in the Bennett, Calamus, Delmar, Lowden and Wheatland exchanges and surrounding areas. The company also provides computer sales and service through its IT services division.

To learn more about F&B Communications, visit http://www.fbc-tele.com.

For more information, contact:
Aaron Horman, General Manager, 563-374-1236

Brooklynn Biddle 2025 F&B Scholarship Recipient