<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">It\u2019s a sad day, to hear that we lost another blind person in our community. I will miss his funny limericks and jokes that made many of us laugh, and now he will be making a lot of other individuals up in heaven, laugh at his funny limericks and jokes. Rest in peace, Mike.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sent from my iPhone</div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 23, 2026, at 9:34\u202fPM, Cindy Ray via Tall-Corn <tall-corn@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8">Hi Dick. This is Cindyy Ray. Yes, he did leave a vacancy on the board. My bet is that it won\u2019t get filled until a new governor, but I could be wrong. He battled cancer for a really long time.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Cindy Lou Ray<div>Sent from my iPhone</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br><blockquote type="cite">On Jul 23, 2026, at 7:55\u202fPM, Richard Davis via Tall-Corn <tall-corn@nfbnet.org> wrote:<br><br></blockquote></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff
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Am I correct that he leaves a board vacancy/</div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 23, 2026 4:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'NFB of Iowa Internet Mailing List' <tall-corn@nfbnet.org>; 'NFB of Iowa Des Moines Chapter List' <dsm-iowa@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Dr. Bitrus Gwamna <bgwamna@gmail.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Tall-Corn] Passing of Mike Hoenig</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">May his soul rest in peace.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">BItrus</p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Helen Mejia via Tall-Corn<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 23, 2026 1:16 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> NFB of Iowa Internet Mailing List <tall-corn@nfbnet.org>; NFB of Iowa Des Moines Chapter List <dsm-iowa@nfbnet.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> Helen Mejia <hmejia@nfbi.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Tall-Corn] Passing of Mike Hoenig</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal">I received the below via ICUB and am forwarding since most of us knew him. From what i have heard, the treatment that allowed Mike to survive cancer for so long finally destroyed his lungs. He entered hospice Monday and passed away Wednesday.</p>
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<a href="mailto:hmejia@nfbi.org">hmejia@nfbi.org</a><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">From: </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">ICUB News <<a href="mailto:news@icublind.org">news@icublind.org</a>></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Subject: Mike Hoenig</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Date: </span>
</b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">July 23, 2026 at 9:19:05\u202fAM CDT</span></p>
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</b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Lori Trujillo Roush <<a href="mailto:president@icublind.org">president@icublind.org</a>></span></p>
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<p>Dear Members and Friends,</p>
<p>We are saddened to share that longtime ICUB member Mike Hoenig passed away yesterday afternoon. We do not yet have information regarding arrangements, but we will share those details when they become available.</p>
<p>Mike was a dedicated advocate, mentor, and friend who encouraged others to do better, think bigger, and continue working toward meaningful change. His leadership, generosity, and commitment made a lasting difference throughout Iowa and in the lives of people
who are blind and others with disabilities.</p>
<p>Mike\u2019s contributions were far-reaching, and the impact of his advocacy will continue to be felt for many years. He leaves behind an incredible legacy and will be deeply missed.</p>
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<p>Carrie Chapman</p>
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