TR PHOTO BY GARRY BRANDENBURG - Debris and remnants of buildings scatter across Marshalltown, an aerial view from Saturday, July 21 shows. The downtown district and the north side of town were hit the hardest by a tornado that came through late Thursday afternoon.

Wolfe Eye Clinic announced a donation of $50,000 to the community of Marshalltown to help those affected by the July 19 tornado and to assist in rebuilding the community.

Wolfe will donate $30,000 to Community Foundation of Marshall County – Rebuild Marshalltown Fund for long term rebuilding efforts and $20,000 to Mid-Iowa Community Action for the immediate needs of families severely affected by the devastation.

“Wolfe Eye Clinic is proud of its long history in Marshalltown. The very first Wolfe Eye Clinic was founded in Marshalltown and it still serves as the headquarters today. The Marshalltown Community has always encouraged and supported Wolfe Eye Clinic and the clinic is proud on the eve of its 100th birthday to be able to give back to our community in this time of need and rebuilding,” Dr. James Davison of Wolfe Eye Clinic said.

Wolfe Eye Clinic was established in 1919. Otis R. Wolfe M.D. moved his specialty ophthalmology practice to Marshalltown, reportedly because it was located along a busy railroad line in a central location in the state. Early on, Dr. Wolfe’s son’s, Otis and Russell, both ophthalmologists, and son Henry, an optometrist, joined him in practice.

A check ceremony is set for Friday morning.