Lorena Schulte & Robert McFarland Scholarship Foundation

04/10/2026

*****2026 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS*****

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 LRSF $1,000 scholarship recipients!

04/05/2026

Thank you to the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office! Happy Easter to our families to yours!

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Five years have passed since we lost two extraordinary souls far too soon. Lorena and Bobby, may you always know that you are never forgotten; your memory remains a permanent light in our hearts. We find a small measure of peace believing you are now held in the comfort of Heaven, having lived as angels among us long before that tragic day. May your families continue to find strength and solace in the beautiful legacy you left behind.

03/23/2026

Never Forgotten Bobby! #1206

Today we remember and honor Correctional Officer Robert Mc Farland of the Iowa Department of Corrections. EOW: March 23rd, 2021. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

ODMP Write-Up:

Correctional Officer Robert McFarland and Nurse Lorena Schulte were assaulted and beaten to death by two inmates in the Anamosa State Penitentiary infirmary during an escape attempt.

The inmates had developed a ruse to gain access to the infirmary by claiming to be there as part of the prison repair program. Once inside, they attacked Officer McFarland and Nurse Schulte with hammers, inflicting fatal skull fractures on both. Another inmate inside the infirmary attempted to protect Officer McFarland and Nurse Schulte but was also attacked and suffered a skull fracture.

The two inmates then attempted to use a grinder to break through the exterior window and protective bars but were unsuccessful. They briefly took another nurse hostage before fleeing back into the prison, where they were subdued. The two inmates had been serving lengthy sentences for robbery convictions. Both were subsequently charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, and abduction. Both inmates were sentenced to life in prison for the two murders.

Officer McFarland had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 13 years and also served with the Ely Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, three sons, mother, two sisters, and brother.

Nurse Schulte had served with the Iowa Department of Corrections for 14 years.

03/21/2026

We remember. Always.

Each week, we pause to honor the correctional professionals who gave their lives in the line of duty during this week in history.

Their stories span generations. Their sacrifices connect us all.

Behind every name is a life of service, a family forever changed, and a profession that stands stronger because of them.

💙 Take a moment with us to reflect, to remember, and to honor those who never made it home.

Gone, but never forgotten.

03/20/2026

02/22/2026

Don't forget you must apply by March 25, 2026.
🔗 APPLY ONLINE NOW: www.lrsf.net/scholarship-program

🚨Scholarship Alert! Honoring Service, Investing in the Future🚨

The Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland Scholarship Foundation (LRSF) is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year!

We established the LRSF to honor the service and sacrifice of Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland, who spent their lives dedicated to helping their communities. We keep their memory alive by supporting the next generation of public servants.

Are you an Iowa student pursuing a degree in:
🩺 Nursing/Medical Field?
🚓 Criminal Justice Field?
If so, you are eligible to apply for a scholarship in their memory!

KEY DETAILS:
🗓️ Application Window: January 1, 2026 – March 25, 2026
🎓 Eligibility: Iowa resident, current high school senior or undergraduate student, pursuing Nursing/Medical or Criminal Justice.

🔗 APPLY ONLINE NOW: www.lrsf.net/scholarship-program
Last year, thanks to our very generous donors, we were able to award 12 scholarships and since inception the Foundation has awarded over $37,000!

Help us honor Lorena and Robert’s legacy by sharing this with every eligible student you know.

The Lorena Schulte and Robert McFarland Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. If you are interested in donating to the foundation to help us support future scholarships please contact us via email- [email protected]

02/09/2026

End of Watch is not just a date. It is a legacy that lives on through remembrance.

02/08/2026

Today is National Iowa Day. In honor of this, the Officer Down Memorial Page recognizes those officers that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the citizens of Iowa.

Full biographies, incident details, and tributes for each of these fallen heroes can be found at: https://www.odmp.org/search/browse/iowa