tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28129744018957490832024-03-13T14:12:20.930-05:00Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough RisersLearn what the busiest service club in Cedar Valley is doing. The Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers is composed of 32 active members who pop kettlecorn, build shelters, pack food, and a myriad of other activities so that they can support the youth of the valley.Dr. Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01420546861775303616noreply@blogger.comBlogger455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-67736698405328725672023-11-02T19:56:00.004-05:002023-11-02T19:56:56.386-05:00Dr. Nick Teig has passed away<span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ayv8E6U3a9JR9n2Bn4Ed9LKDXzm3n-Oepg3MyJgBJN2mJLtYYSm2lFNXaGEy3gBxzIk1ZCTtpyVbaiCzRPsmWoQySyEre82L0uH4IQzJ-3ztZrkQucPgVbS4CYyK9r7yOo22Ds9FmiCLBbQLyhFqCoegW7fLUxVqswmh6ksoSrz0-YLTyej89a9_fcQ/s207/Nick%20Teig.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="207" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Ayv8E6U3a9JR9n2Bn4Ed9LKDXzm3n-Oepg3MyJgBJN2mJLtYYSm2lFNXaGEy3gBxzIk1ZCTtpyVbaiCzRPsmWoQySyEre82L0uH4IQzJ-3ztZrkQucPgVbS4CYyK9r7yOo22Ds9FmiCLBbQLyhFqCoegW7fLUxVqswmh6ksoSrz0-YLTyej89a9_fcQ/s1600/Nick%20Teig.jpg" width="207" /></a></div></span><span style="font-family: arial;">We regret to announce that our long-time friend and founding member for the Kiwanis Rough </span><span style="font-family: arial;">Risers Kiwanis Club passed away on Sunday, October 29. </span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"> Nick has been an active member and was always there to help when anyone needed him.<br /><br />The funeral will be on Friday, November 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls. Memorial serivces will be at 11:00 am.<br /><br /><b>Nick Teig Obituary</b><br /><br />CEDAR FALLS – Nick E. Teig, 83, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Western Home Communities-The Deery Suites.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />He was born on September 23, 1940, in Radcliffe, IA, the son of Clarence and Beatrice (Sasse) Teig. On August 11, 1962, he was united in marriage to Marilyn Arthur in Randalia, IA. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Northern Iowa before earning his Ed.D. from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He was employed as an associate professor at UNI before his retirement, spending most of his career at Price Laboratory School/NU High.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Nick was very involved in his Kiwanis group and his church, First United Methodist. He was always willing to assist with building projects, loved fishing, bird watching and being with his family.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Nick is survived by his wife, Marilyn; daughters, Debra (Mark) Sand of Waverly and Kristin (Travis) Torres of Cedar Falls; and grandchildren, Ryan and Andrew Sand, and Jack and Ava Torres. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">He was preceded in death by sister, Caroline Berkman, and two brothers, Carl and Brian Teig.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Cedar Falls. Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 9th at Richardson Funeral Service in Cedar Falls. Inurnment at Fairview Cemetery in Cedar Falls.<br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Memorials may be directed to the church, Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers, or the ALS Association Iowa Chapter/Des Moines.</span><br /></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-10731274305707831312023-09-20T08:43:00.006-05:002023-09-20T08:43:53.106-05:00Mary Potter Sells Us on the Metro Community Concert Association<blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw7tgvGubn0m88JvurVK3BqA4kayp_Y8AWdSnM46P-eDLGfvxmsmPVETT3gIZ3pSy8YZet96-fy4hFLq7nZTizCN6n97vSXQpxRutWJe6pa738h4yjkqteM0enawsC2t_9EOl52zM4YZ9YrpfAv1rPL5d82rwenyDdQKPd7wQ3XWe-bDk49v4TvV62Io/s640/IMG_3144.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="363" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw7tgvGubn0m88JvurVK3BqA4kayp_Y8AWdSnM46P-eDLGfvxmsmPVETT3gIZ3pSy8YZet96-fy4hFLq7nZTizCN6n97vSXQpxRutWJe6pa738h4yjkqteM0enawsC2t_9EOl52zM4YZ9YrpfAv1rPL5d82rwenyDdQKPd7wQ3XWe-bDk49v4TvV62Io/s320/IMG_3144.jpg" width="182" /></a></div><br />Where can we go to get affordable entertainment? </span> </div></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Why go to the </span><a href="http://concertassociation.net/waterlooia/index.cfm" style="font-family: arial;" target="_blank"><b>Metro Community Concert Association</b></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> - of course!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Mary Potter, Membership Secretary for the Metro Community Concert Association, joined us today to share the Concerts Association's story and which shows are coming to town.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you, Mary</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-82741909385778724542023-09-13T08:14:00.003-05:002023-09-13T08:14:37.689-05:00Author Sherry J. Kubalsky Shares Her Books and Her Purpose<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E7_ELCGGf4qSh5G1q3Kuz2efwTdUCzgrievILi8HKAbbduqtoAqWOMja4iFIkqWQ0uTzCLGJkOuXKy0P0_74BH4FWuwUhYcAbRZDqcUFz8PNsyQae7D33le39S38e95wuUhq_AhniffZ2eqC6uEculynrKCsJfbJURDaO8QXAg-7RnH0_v3PTHhSIWI/s640/IMG_3116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E7_ELCGGf4qSh5G1q3Kuz2efwTdUCzgrievILi8HKAbbduqtoAqWOMja4iFIkqWQ0uTzCLGJkOuXKy0P0_74BH4FWuwUhYcAbRZDqcUFz8PNsyQae7D33le39S38e95wuUhq_AhniffZ2eqC6uEculynrKCsJfbJURDaO8QXAg-7RnH0_v3PTHhSIWI/s320/IMG_3116.jpg" width="240" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Author Sherry Kubalsky stopped by to share her books and purpose with us today. She told us some stories about her life in Iowa, her love of windmills, and her desire to write children's books. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">She has written two so far: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-OK-be-Sherry-Kubalsky/dp/1525585096" target="_blank"><i>It's OK to Be Me</i></a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-OK-be-Sherry-Kubalsky/dp/1525585096" target="_blank">The Square Wreath.</a> She shared some plans she has for a couple of more books that sound quite interesting.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Her purpose for these books was to raise money to build water wells in Ghana. All of the money that Sherry makes in selling her books will go to bring clean water to those who have not. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for sharing your books and purpose with us, Sherry.</span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-88758955335506116122023-08-30T08:42:00.004-05:002023-08-31T08:53:05.676-05:00 Dr. Jill White Shares How Cedar Falls Schools are Addressing Students' Needs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhS03wvD7qU9l5AnTLL52pZ9OWmweyyJDZiGBvkj9jTk2XUxIIb-ZDSmzI4r7nyJJ16Z3WiwY9yBochNk1TfoeO6a0qgLL9lE9bYUbQELugBKc5s7QIUH8K1c9G6dFB-N9-uCU9dGpp5a8Hx3Lk5pQ9YFRJbc-4IUOoAZt5lgcggrT3BDLn-HH6bJ7AqE/s640/IMG_3037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Photo of Dr. White" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="410" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhS03wvD7qU9l5AnTLL52pZ9OWmweyyJDZiGBvkj9jTk2XUxIIb-ZDSmzI4r7nyJJ16Z3WiwY9yBochNk1TfoeO6a0qgLL9lE9bYUbQELugBKc5s7QIUH8K1c9G6dFB-N9-uCU9dGpp5a8Hx3Lk5pQ9YFRJbc-4IUOoAZt5lgcggrT3BDLn-HH6bJ7AqE/w173-h270/IMG_3037.jpg" title="Dr. White" width="173" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />We were pleased to have Dr. Jill White, Executive Director of Student Services in the Cedar Falls Community School District, share with us their programs for supporting their students from a Social and Emotional perspective. They have a program to facilitate students developing competence in Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is a program that our club has been supporting for a while. A few years ago, we provided the funds for them to purchase books that are used daily by teachers across the district. We plan to support them in the near future in various ways.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thank you for spending your early morning with us, Dr. White.</span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-65399214291190785522023-08-02T13:58:00.002-05:002023-08-02T13:58:37.174-05:00Join Us for Kettle Corn Popping and Become a Greeter at Our Wednesday Kiwanis Meeting!<p><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Greetings, Rough Risers! </span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f7f7f8; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">As active members of the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers, we have two wonderful opportunities for you to get involved and enhance our mission of serving the needs of children in the Cedar Valley. Join us in popping kettle corn and becoming a greeter at our weekly Wednesday Kiwanis Meetings!</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Kettle Corn Popping - Spreading Joy and Support:</span>
There's something magical about the aroma of freshly popped kettle corn! </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;">O</span><span class="gmail_default" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; white-space-collapse: collapse;">ver the next few months, we will have the p</span><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;">leasure of popping kettle corn </span><span class="gmail_default" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; white-space-collapse: collapse;">for </span><span class="gmail_default" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; white-space-collapse: collapse;">four different events: the Denver Savings Bank picnic, The Cedar Falls Sports Kick-off, </span><span style="white-space-collapse: collapse;"></span><span class="gmail_default" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; font-family: "comic sans ms", sans-serif; white-space-collapse: collapse;">and 2 Walmart toppings.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">By signing up for a slot at our <a href="https://cfkiwanisroughrisers.blogspot.com/p/kettle-corn-sign-ups.html" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; text-underline-offset: 2px;" target="_new">Kettle Corn Sign-Up Sheet</a>, you'll not only have a blast popping corn with fellow Rough Risers, but you'll also be contributing to our efforts in making a difference in the lives of children in need. Every kernel popped brings us one step closer to achieving our goals and supporting various community projects.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Become a Greeter - Warmth and Welcoming Atmosphere:</span>
Imagine being the friendly face that greets members and guests as they walk into our weekly Wednesday Kiwanis Meeting. As a greeter, you have the power to create a warm and inviting atmosphere, making everyone feel valued and appreciated from the moment they step through the door.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Being a greeter is a simple yet meaningful way to get involved and connect with both old and new members. Your presence will set the tone for a positive and engaging meeting, fostering camaraderie and a sense of belonging among all attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to leave a lasting impression on our club members and guests.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Your Invaluable Contribution:</span>
We understand that everyone has busy schedules, but even dedicating a small portion of your time can make a significant impact. Both activities offer unique opportunities for you to bond with fellow Rough Risers, engage with the community, and be part of something bigger than yourself.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Whether you're a seasoned member or a newcomer, we encourage you to take part in these events. Sign up for kettle corn popping and the <a href="https://cfkiwanisroughrisers.blogspot.com/p/kettle-corn-sign-ups.html" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; text-underline-offset: 2px;" target="_new">Program and Prayer Sign-Up Sheet</a> to become a greeter at our Wednesday Kiwanis Meetings.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: var(--tw-prose-bold); font-weight: 600;">Conclusion:</span>
As we come together to serve the needs of children in the Cedar Valley, let's remember that our collective efforts can bring about positive change. By joining in the fun of kettle corn popping and embracing the role of a greeter, we can strengthen our sense of community and continue making a significant impact.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / 0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Kiwanis Rough Risers. We look forward to seeing you at the kettle corn popping event and as greeters at our Wednesday Kiwanis Meetings!</p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-58774067832261859652023-06-13T22:01:00.002-05:002023-06-14T22:19:04.967-05:00Rough Risers Raise Over $300 by Bussing Tables at Pizza Ranch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukXW2pHA8RbY5PKv9EjfgtkVSssrO46-qyMoEcPQuRLVzUQmPTzEtRFtj6ny0Z_MiqWojh43wYqi22N0H62XO3UQeBGCwIVCGG-HKkweeA6aUR2_JQetNIUKMXTu51mqCPfSSa5aKiIw9Ik2eBlglT4kgIKgiVLqredeb5yZ_rBJKtOoEGZQAsnlx/s262/PIzza%20Ranch%20logo.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="193" data-original-width="262" height="193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukXW2pHA8RbY5PKv9EjfgtkVSssrO46-qyMoEcPQuRLVzUQmPTzEtRFtj6ny0Z_MiqWojh43wYqi22N0H62XO3UQeBGCwIVCGG-HKkweeA6aUR2_JQetNIUKMXTu51mqCPfSSa5aKiIw9Ik2eBlglT4kgIKgiVLqredeb5yZ_rBJKtOoEGZQAsnlx/s1600/PIzza%20Ranch%20logo.png" width="262" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial;">What do you do when you want to interact with the public, eat good food AND raise money for the Cedar Valley youth?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Bus Tables at the Cedar Falls Pizza Ranch, of course!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Monday night, June 12, a dozen Kiwanis Rough Risers visited the Pizza Ranch. This fund-raising project, organized by Randy Lee, involved us picking up used plate ware from the pizza-eating guests and swabbing the tables when they leave. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Pizza Ranch provides a deal where we can collect 7% of the sales for the night, ALL of the tips that the customers may leave for our working club, and 25% off on a Pizza Ranch meal for the workers. It was a great deal!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Beyond just cleaning tables, this event provided us with an opportunity to talk with the public. We share who we are as a Kiwanis club and what we are doing for the Cedar Valley youth. We are hoping that this will "spread the word" and hopefully lead to attracting some new members.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">WE EARNED $320 DOLLARS FOR OUR 3 HOURS OF WORK. </span><br style="font-family: arial;" /><span style="font-family: arial;">$115 as 7% of the net sales for the night and $205 in tips from the grateful customers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here are some photos of our experience: </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5wTTKRAX2bY0JNPvKqFFzDXoN06BE06Rw9T29gSW_CM1iyr2c4VmfEd9R4xyK1LBcgMkQMpAci0OFn9k566QuBQlsbSxdF545QNZEZhwA-ginLGy4ITPCmBOUtjyVY9IBY3gRUM3aqW8h8nm7QutYWGjK-WXN0J2c9NGOzVp3YrFEBq0Qlb3MsW0k/s640/IMG_2284.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrsiQgdp4BdM2dXIdKr8gtKu3cWnpXlIwv4yb8m9XYZ8VzzDELKCv66uhKWZ1kJv8YE2mO8pb41qc33s2JwCUNQOoSvItJvdyGjwQr8y5wdl7aStv3TjkhNAYZVmuMCKDkULA7VJAcTzSA2IRzaqXVyLIJzc7a_iB1SpDyMRUk3VCdyE_w1LgKUFQ/s640/IMG_2276.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='425' height='353' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyKhgU33SIjAu5kjrsawLj83AKcG35Tii0h3RUU7MDT0cJHbBtKC5G2RymzbXDOGJhGqhmoKI7b9HZEB5P1LQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div></span></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-58698754441356286522023-04-24T21:34:00.003-05:002023-04-24T21:37:58.899-05:00We Give to Cedar Valley Youth through Youth Programs<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Our Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Club is </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #5f6368; font-weight: bold;">Dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;">.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As discussed earlier, we raise money through selling kettle corn at events and through the generosity of merchants in the Cedar Valley. We are helping our youth by donating to youth programs in our area. These programs support our youth in ways that make a difference in their lives.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is a list of the programs that will receive donations from us this year. We plan to disburse over $20,000.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Boys & Girls Club</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">CV Jaycee Give of Giving Program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Cedar Valley Preschool</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Community United Child Care</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Family and Children's Council</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Grin & Grow Preschool</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Habitat for Humanity</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hartman Reserve</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Hawkeye CC Literacy Program</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Cedar Valley Job Foundation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Kiwanis International Fund</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Koats for Kids</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">NE-IA Kiwania Foundation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Northeast Iowa Foodbank</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Cedar Falls Rec Center Baseball League</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Red Cross</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Salvation Army</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Family YMCA of Black Hawk County</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">YWCA of Black Hawk County$</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-53354990883495909732023-04-19T20:10:00.003-05:002023-06-14T19:39:46.624-05:00THANK YOU, SPONSORS!!<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> You may have tasted our scrumptious kettle corn that we sell at a variety of fairs, festivals, and 4th Street Car Cruises around the Cedar Valley. This is one of the ways we raise money to donate to youth program and organizations in the area. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Believe it or not, we raise <b>about </b>$15,000 a year. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Another source of support is a generous collection of area sponsors. These are merchants who support our program through donations or in-kind donations. Our sponsors provide another $11,000 to donate to the Kids of Cedar Valley. THANK YOU!! **</span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Community Auto Group</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Denver Savings Bank<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7u3pxKxoEXTt5g_z9Xd50HkLI1yzsexdj-vjbcFGU8YcSqiIoYhde3-NTB6d5B-qb4oPq4l2M_-sWL5sMmTZklzOxWowh1B4Wd7H-Dz2n25js0Lgj-WaHFM2cvYU374-iQ-sWHDlAXipn0Tf3eEu3sahUrO3isOp0AbGPoWZamG9qXwAzrxNy6pth/s646/Kettlecorn%20Label%202022.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="646" data-original-width="447" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7u3pxKxoEXTt5g_z9Xd50HkLI1yzsexdj-vjbcFGU8YcSqiIoYhde3-NTB6d5B-qb4oPq4l2M_-sWL5sMmTZklzOxWowh1B4Wd7H-Dz2n25js0Lgj-WaHFM2cvYU374-iQ-sWHDlAXipn0Tf3eEu3sahUrO3isOp0AbGPoWZamG9qXwAzrxNy6pth/s320/Kettlecorn%20Label%202022.png" width="221" /></a></div></span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Martin Brothers</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Blain's Farm and Fleet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Farm Mutual Insurance</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Pheasant Ridge Golf Course</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Scheels</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Sam Annis and Company</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">McGee Construction Company</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Oakridge Realtors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">CopyWorks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Fluidyne</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Brad's Corner Drug</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Witham Auto Center</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Performance Bodies</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">AutoBody Pros</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Ameriprise Financial</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Coffman's Body Shop</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">State Farm - Brad McCunniff</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Structure Real Estate</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">First Nation Bank </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Blain's Farm and Fleet</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Signs By Tomorrow</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">Dickey's Printing</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial;">VCC Vieth Construction Corp</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">**</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">(The graphic is the label we put on our Kettle Corn bags during 2022. Will update it when we have our 2023 label created.)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-63878775196705475792023-04-15T14:05:00.002-05:002023-04-15T15:07:10.616-05:00Dr. Czarnetski Pontificates about Severe Weather<p><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphk1jvHzdfSQtqxDTHfIawROcadC_jyIajZFqv89a3OrYheDJrPDMsKt8t1igvdPNRquMlVJXOZdaNO05pCbySR7cgKi1b7n8YHf4v3A2vFEvjDimT46Qkkumd5ay48Tu6e9qfH6Q8xRvSQIVYJpVpowmUn4V_F0tWDkm7dEx0YDIo60tRKVv6Taf/s3425/IMG_1965.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="Dr. Alan Czarnetski" border="0" data-original-height="3425" data-original-width="2539" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjphk1jvHzdfSQtqxDTHfIawROcadC_jyIajZFqv89a3OrYheDJrPDMsKt8t1igvdPNRquMlVJXOZdaNO05pCbySR7cgKi1b7n8YHf4v3A2vFEvjDimT46Qkkumd5ay48Tu6e9qfH6Q8xRvSQIVYJpVpowmUn4V_F0tWDkm7dEx0YDIo60tRKVv6Taf/w237-h320/IMG_1965.jpg" title="Dr. Czarnetski speaking" width="237" /></a></span></div><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial; vertical-align: inherit;">Fellow Kiwanian, UN Professor of Meteorology, Dr, Alan Czarnetski, gave a fascinating presentation on Severe Weather. </span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Alan discussed how they create computer models to predict upcoming weather in our locality. </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">He discussed the causes and what to do during severe weather. He answered a great number of questions we had about how the weather is predicted. It was quite informative.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px; vertical-align: inherit;"><span style="vertical-align: inherit;">The Professor won’t be leaving any time soon because the weather did not agree with him!</span></span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"> </span></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-27893498138922842522023-03-08T16:48:00.000-06:002023-03-08T16:48:14.887-06:00Chat GPT Writes a Poem about the Kiwanis Service Club<div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE50bSKknCoWUNl0CHVg7aKds198tADKLez4VT6hJJD68xVbdCRwACo63lvr87L7znQ3LMvD4usVnABQA4yYLXv3aBJp4-_PYuTyv_cTJJR_zrNXE1Y85-BgQVvuIhKfSTZzj2FcgjFvXgJDfwHW93Az6ERIYJVB0GLOSaihySHveYX6HJHuh2gwG/s318/chatGPT%20image.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeE50bSKknCoWUNl0CHVg7aKds198tADKLez4VT6hJJD68xVbdCRwACo63lvr87L7znQ3LMvD4usVnABQA4yYLXv3aBJp4-_PYuTyv_cTJJR_zrNXE1Y85-BgQVvuIhKfSTZzj2FcgjFvXgJDfwHW93Az6ERIYJVB0GLOSaihySHveYX6HJHuh2gwG/s1600/chatGPT%20image.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><b>Excited about March 15 when Rushton Hurley will Zoom from his home in San Jose to our meeting in Cedar Falls. He will be talking about Artificial Intelligence and how it may change our lives.<br /><br />Just for fun, I asked Chat GPT to write a poem about our Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Service Club. (I entered our name and a link to our website.)<br /><br />Here is the poem about the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers club:<br /></b><br /><i>In Cedar Falls, there's a club, </i></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>With a name that's quite unique, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>They're known as the Rough Risers, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>And their mission's far from meek.<br /><br />With Kiwanis at their core, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>They serve their community with pride, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>From building homes to tutoring kids, </i></span></div><div><i><span style="font-family: arial;">T</span><span style="font-family: arial;">heir work is felt far and wide.</span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br />They rise up early, before the sun, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>To take on the day with zeal, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>With grit and grace, they get things done, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Their passion is quite surreal.<br /><br />They volunteer and fundraise, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>To bring joy to those in need, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Their service is a true display, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Of kindness, love, and heed.<br /><br />The Rough Risers are a force, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>A team of strong and kind-hearted, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>With Kiwanis guiding their course, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Their impact will never be parted.<br /><br />So here's to the Cedar Falls Rough Risers, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>For all the good they do, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>May their legacy continue to inspire, </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>And shine a light for me and you.</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><b>Here is a story that Chat GPT generated about the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers.</b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />In 1980, a group of Kiwanis Club members in Cedar Falls, Iowa came together with a unique idea. They wanted to form a subgroup within the Kiwanis Club that would focus specifically on hands-on service projects. They believed that by working together on projects, they could make a bigger impact on their community.<br /><br />This group of men, who would later become known as the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers, had a clear vision. They wanted to be a group that would tackle tough projects that other service groups might shy away from. They wanted to get their hands dirty and make a real difference in the lives of those around them.<br /><br />The Rough Risers quickly gained a reputation for their hard work and dedication. They would meet early in the morning before work, and work together on projects until it was time to go to their day jobs. They built homes, cleaned up parks, and tutored children. They did whatever was needed to make a positive impact in the community. Women joined the group in the early 90s and immediately improved the club experience.<br /><br />The club's efforts did not go unnoticed. The Rough Risers quickly became known as one of the most effective service groups in the area. They were a force to be reckoned with, and their impact was felt throughout Cedar Falls.<br /><br />Today, more than 40 years later, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers are still going strong. They continue to be a shining example of what it means to be a community service group. They have inspired countless others to get involved and make a difference in their own communities. The Rough Risers may have started as a small group of men with a big idea, but their impact has been felt far and wide.<br /><br /><br /><i>Written by Chat GPT on 3/7/2023</i></span></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-30674482906942466682022-11-09T14:58:00.000-06:002023-04-15T15:06:02.990-05:00What Our Rough Risers Accomplished in 2021-2022<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>2021 - 2022 was a Wonderful Year for </b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;">Our Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers Club. </b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Dale Jansen provided insightful leadership for the club. Before he left his post, Dale reflected on our accomplishments this year. The table below depicts our activities. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Enjoy it!!</b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdbrgHZjnr8ot9OiSIc6ZPPioHB2gdawQueBvMyLEqQKgbQ1p-UUuki83WA-c_04YGQuC7P_5Nxwd8oZEWt_xCUODFrhx5RRJNP-fC8WtbLlceUGo6pzhkdbSQnjvtRGt3GaiRnyVXbj71jHPOSZpp-7WsaUjq6lwE0LaPf5d-uc_9mUWRRdWT0ua/s715/KIwanis%20Accomplishments.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="601" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdbrgHZjnr8ot9OiSIc6ZPPioHB2gdawQueBvMyLEqQKgbQ1p-UUuki83WA-c_04YGQuC7P_5Nxwd8oZEWt_xCUODFrhx5RRJNP-fC8WtbLlceUGo6pzhkdbSQnjvtRGt3GaiRnyVXbj71jHPOSZpp-7WsaUjq6lwE0LaPf5d-uc_9mUWRRdWT0ua/w538-h640/KIwanis%20Accomplishments.png" width="538" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-38033902299416098572022-09-17T18:57:00.001-05:002022-09-17T18:58:31.229-05:00Our Programs were Informative in July <p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">In July, we were blessed with a wonderful set of program presenters. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><b>Roger White</b></span><span style="font-family: arial;"> <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">Cedar Trails Partnership - July 8</span></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAbef2I95UHe4doPBXl7rlPvfMHZpxv05AU69rRdBxo_fhjnyA13ZQwBTJ6aLd9Po3QvK09O-r8F2aSoR4MXkyR0-BhdZhpXWB8STaZAbvok3fG8nVBgHxwJrPwWI306kaVnVscijguVZrn8yp_w5BZSfMBqxPUCgbbr9pB42V1ESEjsbO9EgLxraf" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="143" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAbef2I95UHe4doPBXl7rlPvfMHZpxv05AU69rRdBxo_fhjnyA13ZQwBTJ6aLd9Po3QvK09O-r8F2aSoR4MXkyR0-BhdZhpXWB8STaZAbvok3fG8nVBgHxwJrPwWI306kaVnVscijguVZrn8yp_w5BZSfMBqxPUCgbbr9pB42V1ESEjsbO9EgLxraf" width="121" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Valerie Petersen </b></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Hawkeye CC's Workforce Development - July 15</span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicQaXxmt6EuIvxpoww1dEGftOK3Cfig-xTIl0Ujd4BMKuz2HgfmMifbVdB6FP2M-_KuAfcaJta7vwciBWFQhf1T64oL8E6ZAo6juj0EfjE7E33vg9BEwss6hsiBpNi88AQOxOMYvM9Gt-WmdHl491MMTbKNStEZq_muqtIggQ9ZIeoSAEwEdJ2dssy" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="189" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicQaXxmt6EuIvxpoww1dEGftOK3Cfig-xTIl0Ujd4BMKuz2HgfmMifbVdB6FP2M-_KuAfcaJta7vwciBWFQhf1T64oL8E6ZAo6juj0EfjE7E33vg9BEwss6hsiBpNi88AQOxOMYvM9Gt-WmdHl491MMTbKNStEZq_muqtIggQ9ZIeoSAEwEdJ2dssy" width="163" /></a></div></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Jason Mehmen </b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cedar Falls Lodge of the Odd Fellows - July 22</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZNv4jmCkMhlGV7u-Z8yq3vGGDj9a0W67KJZ_zrLyZPbgC82ZInQLcJedqN86cJZjUORvIEGw2fI9KpIHu8ybFhHB0UztwO7ONQF_UJmxwamlrmHnSnflAkbpPH8LwIxw3GnlJTv4E9f0PAVscDJSHLZvTn00Won4gvV_A5R30l65Ezo7jtVom-7Qj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="242" data-original-width="178" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZNv4jmCkMhlGV7u-Z8yq3vGGDj9a0W67KJZ_zrLyZPbgC82ZInQLcJedqN86cJZjUORvIEGw2fI9KpIHu8ybFhHB0UztwO7ONQF_UJmxwamlrmHnSnflAkbpPH8LwIxw3GnlJTv4E9f0PAVscDJSHLZvTn00Won4gvV_A5R30l65Ezo7jtVom-7Qj" width="177" /></a></div><br /></div><div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Tom Wickersham</b></span> </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rooted Carrot - July 29</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdJfgbX7RmmpTzFaf27PU3HP6bQB8hgSNga3caBeCci8Y2qh6OqZjiLULOfiUCbiwJc2U3AdaQDJpmV21vgLjFQS5BaufhtpAeWg1g7ajlnCh3VooQmjONVoFRCq76v947ZVV7dfpU8lxnbrTSjx2Ht0U4AtBaXXjzsmKhlJfe0p7Ap8OpBa2Z6RT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="264" data-original-width="149" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdJfgbX7RmmpTzFaf27PU3HP6bQB8hgSNga3caBeCci8Y2qh6OqZjiLULOfiUCbiwJc2U3AdaQDJpmV21vgLjFQS5BaufhtpAeWg1g7ajlnCh3VooQmjONVoFRCq76v947ZVV7dfpU8lxnbrTSjx2Ht0U4AtBaXXjzsmKhlJfe0p7Ap8OpBa2Z6RT" width="135" /></a></div></div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"></span></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-30837684280458693842022-02-26T17:11:00.002-06:002022-02-26T17:11:45.608-06:00We are Popping Again!!<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXFIp7m8CYD6kuA-iOVckTdBnfzqvcCffcmL0Qk-TTOdZgXw65ENV1cgbQtj4fOuEKOuQo8kN_l7cTuQyUB0vQ6Z70cURmrQ3nwj5jGEZAAuQNGPbMsuNeNutsLZMMZTIHlVgjiBZkc9YuKWIAwXnJ5qy5UenroNGHUOIYlaILiCIwtkeKlvPUcgt2=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXFIp7m8CYD6kuA-iOVckTdBnfzqvcCffcmL0Qk-TTOdZgXw65ENV1cgbQtj4fOuEKOuQo8kN_l7cTuQyUB0vQ6Z70cURmrQ3nwj5jGEZAAuQNGPbMsuNeNutsLZMMZTIHlVgjiBZkc9YuKWIAwXnJ5qy5UenroNGHUOIYlaILiCIwtkeKlvPUcgt2=w179-h239" width="179" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;"> We are "Back at the Popper Again."</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">The Popping Season has begun and the Mighty Rough Risers are cooking their Krazy Kettle Korn again to support our schools. How do we support schools with Kettle Korn? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We pop 100 bags for each school's annual carnival and donate them to the school to sell for $5 each. This can yield $500 for the school.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Since we aren't selling the Kettle Korn at the schools, we move our trailer and popper to a warm place where we can pop and then shuttle the bags of Corny Gold to the schools.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUSIl0g9S12ByQH0fQ2VrekQ9DE1w1WMqTDkb2GRga1xOcfi1EkX_9AfeHG_CS1n5RQng4-ji8vUYsXiIP98Y1SWX4y2sORYkfy-c_hjL9gs5kRcgi1qjC_pwf7T8yHpxaE_B7IrYnka8TbzoIR_qKTeTP6Kzmu_LpVEFku386kTUDUaoOo0mSJ53n=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUSIl0g9S12ByQH0fQ2VrekQ9DE1w1WMqTDkb2GRga1xOcfi1EkX_9AfeHG_CS1n5RQng4-ji8vUYsXiIP98Y1SWX4y2sORYkfy-c_hjL9gs5kRcgi1qjC_pwf7T8yHpxaE_B7IrYnka8TbzoIR_qKTeTP6Kzmu_LpVEFku386kTUDUaoOo0mSJ53n=w187-h249" width="187" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This past Friday, Feb 25, 9 members arrived at the Cedar Falls Maintenance Building at 3:30 to begin popping. A great time was had by all and the kids were a-glee when Jim Larson dropped them off at Peet Middle School.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We will be at the same place at 3:30 next Friday too. <br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;">Join us!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNkIJlkP9FuVPL2fJ-v1-lS6ZD0zQ-gXnP504kU4jrvXsxVWWcbYHMuY3D7-4qaBCk-QNS2-x4h9yKO3mcW1GzpR0512wadPORX0RSUSHEWkiHzTwzsOppsTp9QKx4SPQ5HNskMsE-gcbbTRQNkSxTtG6FxZ0x9Jn0upriknoQMnpPcFnG-Tw88slR=s2016" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNkIJlkP9FuVPL2fJ-v1-lS6ZD0zQ-gXnP504kU4jrvXsxVWWcbYHMuY3D7-4qaBCk-QNS2-x4h9yKO3mcW1GzpR0512wadPORX0RSUSHEWkiHzTwzsOppsTp9QKx4SPQ5HNskMsE-gcbbTRQNkSxTtG6FxZ0x9Jn0upriknoQMnpPcFnG-Tw88slR=w279-h209" width="279" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-88596538756283570412022-02-08T10:10:00.002-06:002022-02-08T10:16:29.718-06:00Expect to be Inspired by February's Program<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Feb. 8, 2022 – The Cedar Falls “Rough Risers” Kiwanis Club will be addressed this month by three local leaders, who will talk about their years of commitment to kids and what they’ve accomplished beyond the classroom.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Frank Darrah, a former special education administrator at the local area education agency, will join Kiwanians on Wednesday to touch on his past profession, but mostly his four terms on Cedar Falls City Council and a stint on the Planning and Zoning Commission.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmXxBsowfgo4xx9B_ZFoNSJhSR1Kct_Bqi-BzXt_xh5cseCfYiFqRrZRy5lrdOLnMQX4jh5xw3BBEOmkwXWm5pzGLNmW41Ciq-Ty38DfI8aP9KnkXgGVkwuLyLdx2X5zVqkNgLT6yfv3tGauh3JcE_96Gz2rGn-nxVyDpVMKQAD70rRlYHLY1VeDENg/s225/frank.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="225" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmXxBsowfgo4xx9B_ZFoNSJhSR1Kct_Bqi-BzXt_xh5cseCfYiFqRrZRy5lrdOLnMQX4jh5xw3BBEOmkwXWm5pzGLNmW41Ciq-Ty38DfI8aP9KnkXgGVkwuLyLdx2X5zVqkNgLT6yfv3tGauh3JcE_96Gz2rGn-nxVyDpVMKQAD70rRlYHLY1VeDENg/w137-h136/frank.jpg" width="137" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span> </span><span> </span>Frank Darrah</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">His ability to listen to others and remain even-keeled were attributes, Kiwanis program organizer Tony Reid notes, that were evident during his time in education dealing with stressful situations, and ones that transferred over to his past career in public service.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">“I have invited him to reflect on his work for the city, especially on aspects of city government that often aren’t apparent to the average citizen,” said Reid. “What wisdom has he gleaned that he would like to share with us that will help us be better citizens, and better understand how city government works?”</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">“I hope he’ll reflect on how we can all be better citizens,” he added.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0H7QPWZtYH0yLZDHTuT0Foc_-aYJNEGcTwDAvkRkEgDAdZQM4sriYc-EgufQnEo7qp9SrS-EY4R6hnh-n1qQBI60ojx1FJe6Jil2e6AZcqegJHNnUuY_MoKKErFFrYEd2hhQ8ief8SNC9WnP-g-BaF-FJH5Fpoi8KLd7nT7gyIAdugxmOxntXYzbaQ/s1437/5f8f5f4ce2644.image.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1078" data-original-width="1437" height="127" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0H7QPWZtYH0yLZDHTuT0Foc_-aYJNEGcTwDAvkRkEgDAdZQM4sriYc-EgufQnEo7qp9SrS-EY4R6hnh-n1qQBI60ojx1FJe6Jil2e6AZcqegJHNnUuY_MoKKErFFrYEd2hhQ8ief8SNC9WnP-g-BaF-FJH5Fpoi8KLd7nT7gyIAdugxmOxntXYzbaQ/w168-h127/5f8f5f4ce2644.image.jpg" width="168" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Dave Welter</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Dave Welter, a retired Holmes Junior High principal and high school varsity baseball coach, will be the club’s keynote speaker at its Feb. 16 meeting.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Reid said his life is a fascinating one, having beaten cancer, and also spent time as a baseball scout for the Atlanta Braves. He wrote a book, “Staying Positive When Life Throws You a Curve!” which reflects on his cancer experience, “with a baseball twist,” according to Reid.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">“It is always rewarding to hear what Dave has to say,” said Reid. “He’d been through the wringer when battling cancer years ago. He’ll bring a nice, inspiring message to the group.”</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT1Uokt7MdVs4hRWwaNNaTiZrcwmt6Fc9AWEIYtMBTRuLCDzsXWPYQ2XwffXt4VIipVhQZIqJ_SxZgImrPllngExTcbuER0RztH2-2UvOG9DK8urvefO_CoFiRr3dh7L8Gk2gaZnXhdn29Uu2lYHGT3WvXhSG5vZfmJnUtNFU5eiilPcUZVIxHqzRfA/s240/Nn7nA89A_400x400.png" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="116" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpT1Uokt7MdVs4hRWwaNNaTiZrcwmt6Fc9AWEIYtMBTRuLCDzsXWPYQ2XwffXt4VIipVhQZIqJ_SxZgImrPllngExTcbuER0RztH2-2UvOG9DK8urvefO_CoFiRr3dh7L8Gk2gaZnXhdn29Uu2lYHGT3WvXhSG5vZfmJnUtNFU5eiilPcUZVIxHqzRfA/w116-h116/Nn7nA89A_400x400.png" width="116" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; text-align: left;">Jen Sigrist</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">The Feb. 23 speaker, Jen Sigrist, is the executive director of educational services at Central Rivers Area Education Agency, who Reid says is one of the “brightest young women he’s ever met.”</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">Before joining CRAEA, she was director of personalized learning and innovation at Van Meter Schools for ten years.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">What’s most impressed Reid about Sigrist is her expertise in curriculum and instruction, and her work in helping CRAEA reach its goal of all students being “future ready.”</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">“Jen will tell us how schools are preparing students to be contributing citizens,” he said.</div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px;">The local Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesdays at 6:30 a.m. inside Lifestyle Inn at 5826 University Avenue. If interested in attending a meeting, send an email to: <a href="mailto:leigh.zeitz@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: blue; cursor: pointer;">leigh.zeitz@gmail.com</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-24075700637364339462022-01-18T15:47:00.014-06:002022-01-18T16:02:12.875-06:00Walk-Through of Robbery Investigation Kicks Off January Program<p>Cedar Falls -- Local Kiwanians went on a "job shadow" with Special Agent Scott Reger, a 24-year veteran of the Iowa Division
of Criminal Investigation (DCI), at their meeting last Wednesday.</p><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXZwziZIISJLezt624xjt1fDctDsy9tJI5Ssg1VF7bIkL2zwicE6NMguPaAIp16UrRM_S4h_KkfoVnJkA2PWAJfo54fo3rxbKFk1Z6Ra678P_t6LHOeizqVdrlV133fUr6-rM_3UwazTMle5jPADJpgDlcy2kyfNgkuk4lKmjtomvsyv5tb5RuB2fFpw=s4476" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3235" data-original-width="4476" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjXZwziZIISJLezt624xjt1fDctDsy9tJI5Ssg1VF7bIkL2zwicE6NMguPaAIp16UrRM_S4h_KkfoVnJkA2PWAJfo54fo3rxbKFk1Z6Ra678P_t6LHOeizqVdrlV133fUr6-rM_3UwazTMle5jPADJpgDlcy2kyfNgkuk4lKmjtomvsyv5tb5RuB2fFpw=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Special Agent Scott Reger speaks last Wednesday.</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table>He led them through a real-life investigation into a 2016 armed robbery of several thousands of dollars from a bank in Hopkinton, and how investigators and law enforcement went about tracking down the "bad guys," and ultimately putting them behind bars.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Reger kicked off Law Enforcement Month for the Cedar
Falls Kiwanis “Rough Risers” Club. Two more with public safety expertise will join
the group this week and the following one, before the club moves onto its February program, which will include speakers with experience in city government and education. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cedar Falls Police Chief Craig Berte will join Kiwanians
Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 a.m. at Lifestyle Inn, 5826 University Avenue, where weekly meetings are held, to talk about the city’s public safety officer
(PSO) model, its role in helping protect citizens, and more about his law
enforcement background.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The following Wednesday, Jan. 26, Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony
Thompson will stop by a meeting to also share additional details about what his
job involves.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><b>** Click "Read more>>" below to learn about what Special Agent Reger shared with the group. **</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“We're the Cedar Falls Rough Risers Kiwanis Club. We get up
early, and we’re known as the good guys at sunrise, but there’s also bad guys
out there,” said Lynn Barnes, a current member and past president who set up
this month’s lineup of speakers, at the last meeting.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">These individuals in law enforcement deal with the “baddest of the bad.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“I enjoy these types of presentations because these people
provide us an important service,” Barnes said. “Their number
one responsibility is to protect us, and these are the guys who are on the front
lines.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“It’s
a nation of laws, and they have to enforce them, and for that reason, I love these guys, and can't thank them enough.” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Plenty of opportunities are made available during and after
the weekly presentations to ask questions. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A Recap of Special
Agent Reger’s Presentation<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Reger’s presentation gave Kiwanians an inside look into “what
it looks like to go from an unknown -- ‘what in the world just happened?!’ -- all
the way to how things come together.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He provided the bank’s security camera video recording to Kiwanians
of the robbery at 8:43 a.m on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, so they could watch the two
criminals, who were wearing masks and armed with a knife and gun, enter the bank and
leave with several thousands of dollars.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It was a quick, two-minute operation. The bank clerk and
manager were tied up, and another clerk was threatened to open up the bank drawers and vault.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Reger asked the group if anyone noticed anything unique from
the footage. Kiwanians pointed out details, like them wearing a University of
Illinois jacket, hyper blue shoes, different colors gloves, and a backpack. </p><p class="MsoNormal">But
Reger walked them through this exercise to prove a point: Investigators don’t
start with a lot of information. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“The reality of this particular one is this is how most
things start, you have some basic information, you have a victim (the bank),
you’ve got a suspect or suspects in here, and you have a description of who
they are.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The spark came when investigators conducted interviews with
bank employees, and asked if they noticed anything out of the ordinary
during the work week. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A teller was “situationally aware,” and noted a gentleman
came into the bank the past Monday, acting strange and looking like he was
videotaping the bank with his cell phone. This person was there for less than a
minute, asked about a checking account, and then walked out. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And his shoes, in the Monday camera footage, to the delight of investigators, matched those worn by
one of the crooks in the video recording of the Friday robbery. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“It was fantastic catch by the teller,” Reger said. “… What
that comes down to, is just doing good interviews with people, and asking good
questions.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Investigators now had an image of the man’s face, and
canvassed video camera footage in the area, and found a City Hall recording of the guy getting into a vehicle.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEithOI7ofwk21-kYEtrj0qQKQYzi5DanhQqPR5oF7EvmCoi0nYFPGa8r1hNJ68IXxfL04MchROW0lU9sTEG4-lQvmfxe5BOGC1G_LmuoVJjpQVfsGw8oOeXErzAvZiItQQBBd1_xIHh_QEH5SgNB_5vRCFmEod6sSWxTY3E2EZtpeL09g0LJabqTL3faw=s5184" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEithOI7ofwk21-kYEtrj0qQKQYzi5DanhQqPR5oF7EvmCoi0nYFPGa8r1hNJ68IXxfL04MchROW0lU9sTEG4-lQvmfxe5BOGC1G_LmuoVJjpQVfsGw8oOeXErzAvZiItQQBBd1_xIHh_QEH5SgNB_5vRCFmEod6sSWxTY3E2EZtpeL09g0LJabqTL3faw=w320-h213" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: left;">Special Agent Scott Reger speaks last Wednesday.</b></td></tr></tbody></table>“We went from really not knowing a whole lot, to now we got
a face and now we’ve got a vehicle that this guy went into on Monday,” he said,
“And sure enough when we go back to that same video on the Friday that the bank
robbery occurs, up here is this same vehicle shortly before the bank robbery.”<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Investigators put out a press release Tuesday, Oct. 26
with the face and car, and Wednesday, heard from a member of the public who
helped identify the culprits as an old boyfriend and his friend.<span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">There was lots of work in the days to follow that
ultimately led investigators to track down these guys, as well as a third person
involved, and build a case beyond the circumstantial evidence. </p><p class="MsoNormal">They found the culprits had traveled all the way to New York City, and ultimately captured them in Daytona Beach, Florida.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-10849077721432456462021-11-17T08:00:00.001-06:002021-11-27T20:13:08.413-06:00The New Cedar River Experience Explained by Gary Kroeger<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJ25RdMLfVA/YaLlBgHDTaI/AAAAAAABAEc/mJmvqSWB6fghon3ORF-5-XQhNzYtbKtjQCLcBGAsYHQ/Gary%2BKroeger.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="194" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gJ25RdMLfVA/YaLlBgHDTaI/AAAAAAABAEc/mJmvqSWB6fghon3ORF-5-XQhNzYtbKtjQCLcBGAsYHQ/w194-h194/Gary%2BKroeger.jpeg" width="194" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">Gary Kroeger told us that downtown Cedar Falls is trying to create <a href="https://www.cedarriverexperience.com/">The </a><a href="https://www.cedarriverexperience.com/" target="_blank">Cedar River Experience</a> by developing the Cedar River for water sports activity and recreation.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">It’s very swim-ple!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> This development will c</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">reate raging white water rapids for kayaking, calmer pathways for inner tube wading, and a swimmers paradise. They plan that this will create an attraction that will be a huge draw for enthusiasts of all ages.<br /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">It will be quite "swim-ressive!"</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">This project will cost $4 million. Cedar Falls needs to raise 25% of this total. Gary Kroeger and his Cedar River committee have already raised about 25% of needed funds and the rest will come from donations and grants.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px;">This project's economic impact will be a boon for the local businesses and markets and enhance our quality of life.</span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-55909241640582802262021-11-10T08:00:00.028-06:002021-11-27T20:40:07.858-06:00Steve Smith Leads the North Cedar Neighborhood Renovation <p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsb0C9Yutbc/YaLr3pXX9oI/AAAAAAABAEs/JZScSnkVZ5AFQ8wRe7BS8t6xST-uHvXUwCLcBGAsYHQ/861A2FEA-53CA-422D-83ED-21C2C053AC89_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="777" height="200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nsb0C9Yutbc/YaLr3pXX9oI/AAAAAAABAEs/JZScSnkVZ5AFQ8wRe7BS8t6xST-uHvXUwCLcBGAsYHQ/w153-h200/861A2FEA-53CA-422D-83ED-21C2C053AC89_1_105_c.jpeg" width="153" /></a></div><a href="https://www.northcedarna.org/" target="_blank">North Cedar Neighborhood Association</a> is headed up by a resident of that section of town, Steve </span><span class="il" face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto;">Smith,</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"> who really cares about his community and the functionality of Cedar Falls.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span><p></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Over time, North Cedar Falls has not been maintained and it is long overdue for a serious upgrade and update.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">When visitors travel into town from the North, the area really looks neglected and it is a bad reflection on the city as a whole.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> North Cedar's residents have decided to make a difference in their neighborhood. </span></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;">Steve is out gathering financial support to change the direction and make improvements so it gives the city a good first impression and improves the quality of life for all residents.<br /></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-25565853983837759612021-10-27T08:00:00.005-05:002021-11-27T20:44:07.649-06:00Chuck Rowe Shares "Nonprofit Giving in a COVID World"<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YnopkWp68IE/YaLdzuCnn8I/AAAAAAABAEU/RXYdA7c_pfsz_qj5OzV4acH10OlVVTXhgCLcBGAsYHQ/F01D35C1-A4A4-4FC8-ADE7-372FC5AB9563_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Chuck Rowe - Director" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="886" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YnopkWp68IE/YaLdzuCnn8I/AAAAAAABAEU/RXYdA7c_pfsz_qj5OzV4acH10OlVVTXhgCLcBGAsYHQ/F01D35C1-A4A4-4FC8-ADE7-372FC5AB9563_1_105_c.jpeg" title="Chuck Rowe - Director" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chuck Rowe - Director<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="height: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Volunteerism knows there's a silver lining; because they see it happen every day. Chuck Rowe is the Director of the </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/#" style="font-family: arial;">Midwest Study Group </a><span style="font-family: arial;">in Waterloo, Iowa. His company is a volunteer support company that assists volunteer agencies and non-profits in their endeavors in finding places to secure their financial needs.<span> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Chuck shared what his company experienced in how nonprofit organizations received funding (or lack of funding) during the COVID experience. This experience required them to find new sources to pursue funds to keep their organizations solvent. New technology and making use of online financial resources all help with day-to-day operations. The Midwest Study Group has been a great service for non-profits</span>.</div></div>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-83525410111371716232021-10-13T08:00:00.016-05:002021-11-28T10:13:41.343-06:00Cindy Herzmann Dreams of Building an Accessible Park for Kids.<p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2ogxeUNrjYTny3b02-YZs4UdEUfM3hNa7BSEFU7BVMTcJ1OQyymkaqmZgje-86ScZ4w4m_98v2yY8KCMIBM3j5jvKou88hzRE66XFuvZV7rxtLZETFeVPVn3Eq-qzy_6jFiS4EghBmKSk8JuHqNNxHIRfVOP-LZ6n1JnUGKS3JW8FqdYw_xzSHZOD=s2048" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1961" data-original-width="2048" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2ogxeUNrjYTny3b02-YZs4UdEUfM3hNa7BSEFU7BVMTcJ1OQyymkaqmZgje-86ScZ4w4m_98v2yY8KCMIBM3j5jvKou88hzRE66XFuvZV7rxtLZETFeVPVn3Eq-qzy_6jFiS4EghBmKSk8JuHqNNxHIRfVOP-LZ6n1JnUGKS3JW8FqdYw_xzSHZOD=w236-h226" width="236" /></a></div><i>Wednesday, October 13 </i>- I know that this sounds like fowl play, but why did the chicken cross the playground?<span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">To get to the other slide! </span><p></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">Cedar Falls High School Senior, Cindy Herzmann who is working toward her Girl Scouts highest honor Gold Award, wants to construct an accessible playground at the Soccer Complex. This playground w</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">ill enable kids of all ages and abilities can burn off energy while their siblings are playing soccer.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> <span style="scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">She has already collected half of the needed funds and is soliciting for the remainder.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> <span style="scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span></span></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">Ms. Herzmann is a motivated person. She is intending to enroll at Clarke University with a soccer scholarship.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;"> <span style="scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span></span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.6667px; scroll-behavior: auto;">She wants others to have as enjoyable an experience as she has had and wants to leave her legacy with this needed project. <br /><i>Written by Lynn Barnes</i></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-77628039155853924002021-09-29T08:00:00.002-05:002021-11-28T10:15:11.376-06:00Hank Jungling Tells Tales of Climbing Mt. Everest<p><span style="background: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qpzzxabckF4/YaL2iMFcNXI/AAAAAAABAE0/jqNsNqNbILIeBTVFynKZwdBOyGZl5xamACLcBGAsYHQ/A1B4334D-37D8-46C0-822B-4879C6C93E4A_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="983" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qpzzxabckF4/YaL2iMFcNXI/AAAAAAABAE0/jqNsNqNbILIeBTVFynKZwdBOyGZl5xamACLcBGAsYHQ/A1B4334D-37D8-46C0-822B-4879C6C93E4A_1_105_c.jpeg" width="295" /></a></div>Hank Jungling of Aplington doesn’t shirk when he challenges himself to climb Everest. He made up his mind that no mountain is high enough!<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;">Hank and his daughter Vicky didn’t sweat the tall stuff for their trek! They climbed for 7 rainy days to the peak of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania along with 9 other hikers. After the climb, they took a wild safari tour ride to take photos afterwards.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;">Their actions "peak louder than words" and Hank is 74 years young!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">What an amazing accomplishment!</span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-41248105369253351672021-09-22T10:17:00.020-05:002021-11-28T11:13:41.947-06:00Del Carpenter Sails into our Meeting to Tell His Tales.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4z37TbecXsc/YaOr_Q02ioI/AAAAAAABAF0/Ab8w8V-MBCsN9uf7OyKE_ha9a7k-MVbhQCLcBGAsYHQ/FDA4A2FE-9013-4C2A-840F-7C694EDDB855_1_105_c.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1219" data-original-width="644" height="336" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4z37TbecXsc/YaOr_Q02ioI/AAAAAAABAF0/Ab8w8V-MBCsN9uf7OyKE_ha9a7k-MVbhQCLcBGAsYHQ/w178-h336/FDA4A2FE-9013-4C2A-840F-7C694EDDB855_1_105_c.jpeg" width="178" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><i>Wednesday, September 22 - </i>2010 1</span><sup style="background-color: white; scroll-behavior: auto;">st</sup><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> Place National Class Sports Champion Del Carpenter of Cedar Falls does have a retirement plan…windsurfing!</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Del took up his passion in 1984 and rode the winds ever since.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Del gave the Kiwanians a much folksy and beneficial life lessons on giving and serving during his presentation that he learned first hand over the years.</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">When asked why he took up this passion of windsurfing; Del said,” It looks cool and difficult and you're too old to be graceful!”</span></span></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif">Sea everybody real soon!</span><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="scroll-behavior: auto;"> </span></span></p><p><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span face="Verdana, sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit; scroll-behavior: auto;"><i>Written by Lynn Barnes</i></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-44097386205306363372021-09-08T08:00:00.005-05:002021-11-28T10:54:09.783-06:00Ron Michaelson Shares his Passion for Rocks<p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: tahoma, "new york", times, serif; font-size: 14.6667px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRyTqQfKLtWkugDX_l5BM9RVa78dUhq17a0QYzAENXZfyTBt-LJGzKOLA1QghO-ruDgnHFQUAy9FOHgBuroow30sgPw008O4wSQuhTtwZCTFJThck_bytXf2zM-zZ0-itycXO2hWRcs_KTiyqtk6dzrX7C9g-rRsLNKT81QvJgMLXXO0n-JW-IitSP=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1979" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhRyTqQfKLtWkugDX_l5BM9RVa78dUhq17a0QYzAENXZfyTBt-LJGzKOLA1QghO-ruDgnHFQUAy9FOHgBuroow30sgPw008O4wSQuhTtwZCTFJThck_bytXf2zM-zZ0-itycXO2hWRcs_KTiyqtk6dzrX7C9g-rRsLNKT81QvJgMLXXO0n-JW-IitSP=w309-h320" width="309" /></a></div><i>Wednesday, September 8 </i>- Geologist Ron Michaelson, who has a passion for rocks and minerals that span decades; shared several examples of rocks that he has collected throughout the state of Iowa. We did not know that such beauty resides in the soil besides corn! Ron searches for rocks and puts the most interesting specimens in a rock tumbler and gets a fine polish on them for presentation and other rock shows.</div><p></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-68003152737979229582021-07-21T08:00:00.009-05:002021-11-28T11:02:40.577-06:00Executive Director, Monica Boyer, Updates Us on CF Schools Foundation<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSegYYe93evrxMlg0fWHZ1XxO9uVyNl1T87aj2bn74r6Nvc4T-D63ifWDAJlgVbmxXrLyXpEYlVc8Bw21Coc9f5iB7rtOirzFFaXc-zg-Db8aDCItOnwQs3TPc8ihOgCWSRw32S5655oLfQW70Lz7Csc4NEbyMsVh6bC4zXX686QS0Jln9qnWlgxNN=s258" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="196" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjSegYYe93evrxMlg0fWHZ1XxO9uVyNl1T87aj2bn74r6Nvc4T-D63ifWDAJlgVbmxXrLyXpEYlVc8Bw21Coc9f5iB7rtOirzFFaXc-zg-Db8aDCItOnwQs3TPc8ihOgCWSRw32S5655oLfQW70Lz7Csc4NEbyMsVh6bC4zXX686QS0Jln9qnWlgxNN" width="196" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">College tuition keeps increasing in such large amounts it should be named College three-ition!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Monica Boyer, the Executive Director of the Cedar Falls Schools Foundation, talked about the classroom excellence grants given to deserving senior students so that they can defray education costs going to institutions of higher learning.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The foundation also helps with funding things like the new swimming pool going into the new Cedar Falls High School which they contributed $92,000.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Our Kiwanis Club has a self-sustaining scholarship fund with Cedar Falls Schools that provides monies for the High School seniors.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Written by Lynn Barnes</i></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-25709140379586072752021-07-14T08:00:00.006-05:002021-11-28T11:09:53.412-06:00Holly Johnson Shares the Story of Hawkeye Community Scholarship Fund<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidGJ05fuy7UHxuGeCGxu_NUXPdOxdspWTAcyWYMDzQHKP9CLEHAQZQgUHFerbILQXtIkhVAtjuwGJhoq69r9kZnygZvnYKzPygcEJJ026UFTo4ILfQ4migrvHtZZ3ovwSONUU36CwJ3O-zVXsMk_mz6oLvlgbKtm_cOFnUonJ46_kz1_-MZfyeSKYQ=s219" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="219" data-original-width="175" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEidGJ05fuy7UHxuGeCGxu_NUXPdOxdspWTAcyWYMDzQHKP9CLEHAQZQgUHFerbILQXtIkhVAtjuwGJhoq69r9kZnygZvnYKzPygcEJJ026UFTo4ILfQ4migrvHtZZ3ovwSONUU36CwJ3O-zVXsMk_mz6oLvlgbKtm_cOFnUonJ46_kz1_-MZfyeSKYQ" width="175" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Wednesday, July 14 </i>- High school student track stars looking for scholarships have many hurdles to overcome.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Our Kiwanis Club provide scholarships to deserving students by setting up an Endowment Scholarship with Holly Johnson, who is the Executive Director of the Hawkeye Community Scholarship Fund.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We started the fund in 2010 with monies generated from our famous Kettlecorn sales.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: auto !important;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Because of our generous yearly investments, we now have a self-sustaining investment for scholarships to give away to assist Hawkeye student educational needs.</span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><i>Written by Lynn Barnes</i></span></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812974401895749083.post-27838024320602463352021-06-23T08:00:00.007-05:002021-12-15T09:17:00.157-06:00Wartburg College President, Dr. Darrel Colson, Shares his Dreams<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7dLqFDKuwApDVjlFm5r974sN5Qm8dqIiWVqzEGr0leruMh2aCKh2WG6DCAI2j4Nml83VnlF-1_vkAxdR59EA3RqCwbDMYNtKuiyWdf9GjzAHAspiZGRnIYJyztWx5ulBModOBYtsU6e6w-o3VtewtYqf-J0SA1ucjSBUcA3mUBdVpimGkj3nLD0fh=s376" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="376" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7dLqFDKuwApDVjlFm5r974sN5Qm8dqIiWVqzEGr0leruMh2aCKh2WG6DCAI2j4Nml83VnlF-1_vkAxdR59EA3RqCwbDMYNtKuiyWdf9GjzAHAspiZGRnIYJyztWx5ulBModOBYtsU6e6w-o3VtewtYqf-J0SA1ucjSBUcA3mUBdVpimGkj3nLD0fh=w181-h134" width="181" /></a></div><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><i>Wednesday, June 23 - </i>Wartburg President, Darrel Colson, explained a point of view about private colleges and the advantages they offer to students in financial aid to help eliminate college debt for the 1400 student body in school attendance.</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> Support for Wartburg comes from t</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">he Cares Acy, private donations, and from Iowa Taxpayers. These sources are helping those who can’t pay all the bills to attend school.</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">Wartburg is connected with the American Rivers Conference in athletics, within which Wartburg College is a formidable force to reckon with in the sports arena and in the overall conference.</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> Wartburg college </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">excels in life science, journalism, and our business communities. We were privileged to have him join us and share their success. <i>Written by Lynn Barnes</i></span></div><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px;"></span><p></p>Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12143770753992207826noreply@blogger.com0