A Guthrie Center parent is one of 40 to receive a $250 college savings deposit in the first quarter drawings sponsored by the Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corporation. Crystal Hanson was one of 670 participants who became eligible for the random drawing after receiving free college and career planning information for their middle and high school students. The informational service helps parents and guardians guide their students in eighth through 12th grades with an eye to the future. “Parents are often unsure of how to help their student think about and plan for the future,” says President and CEO of Iowa Student Loan, Steve McCullough. “We want to help them understand the planning steps that apply to each student’s grade level and what they as a family can do now to prepare for success in college and careers.” The free service is provided via twice-monthly emails to parents and guardians who sign up at www.sp3.org. Registered recipients are then given the opportunity to enter the quarterly drawings for deposits into a college savings account.