William “Bill” Iten was born on March 4, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa.  His grandfather, Frank Iten, was the founder of the Iten Biscuit Company, which became a successful company bought by Nabisco.  Both Bill’s father and grandfather were philanthropists in their hometown.  The community-minded family donated money to the local school, YMCA, and many other community organizations.  Because of their charity the high school football field was named in the Iten’s honor.  Bill graduated, Cum Laude from Lake Forest Academy.  After graduation he went on to Northwestern University.  Bill then went to worked in the printing field for many years.  After years of working and serving in the community he was inducted as a lifetime member of the Chamber of Commerce in 1956.     

Helen Iten was born in Louisa County Iowa on September 9, 1923.  Her parents were very active in the family church in Wapello.  Helen’s father worked at a farmer’s elevator for many years to support the family.  Helen graduated from Wapello High School.  After graduation, Helen went into the banking field.  Which is how she met Bill and they started their life together.  They were married in July of 1977 and the couple split their residence time between Davenport, Iowa and Minocqua, Wisconsin.  Helen enjoyed many hobbies, but her favorite was flying.  She was a member of the 99 Pilots society along with her two sons.  Helen is also a wonderful chocolate maker and “Helen’s Hand-Dipped Chocolates” are famous to all who know her.

The Iten’s have retired to Naples, Florida, but still make their summer home in Minocqua, Wisconsin.  Both Helen and Bill enjoyed traveling very much.  Some of their favorite trips included European vacations, cruises, and traveling to New Zeeland and Australia.  The Iten’s have 11 great-grandchildren and are passing on their charitable spirit by modeling giving.  Bill and Helen set up a Charitable Remainder Trust with the Community Foundation and will be continuing the Iten philanthropic spirit for years to come.