Ashley Tewes, a 2012 graduate of Albert Lea High School, is the recipient of the $1,000 C.E. “Charlie” Myers Economic Development Grant.

She was accepted into Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she plans to double major in mathematics and secondary education with a minor in Spanish. Tewes is the daughter of Bob and Patty Tewes of Albert Lea.

The C.E. “Charlie” Myers Economic Development Grant Fund was established by the many friends of Charlie Myers and Jobs Inc. in recognition of his leadership and service in establishing Jobs Inc. and paving the way for future economic development efforts in Albert Lea.