Kiwanis Rough Risers Clean the Cedar Valley Bike Trails

 Today, the Cedar Falls Kiwanis Rough Risers rolled up their sleeves and hit the trails with a mission: cleaning up our beloved Cedar Valley Bike Trails. This marks our second year of dedicated service to clear 125 miles of trails, making them safer and cleaner for everyone to enjoy.

Our team of 6 dedicated members, including Dale Jansen, Bob Dickenson, Leigh Zeitz, Rob Williams (Holly's husband), and their two awesome children, Maddie and Owen, worked tirelessly to cover 5 miles of trails. Together, they collected 3 bags of refuse, showing our commitment to making a difference one step at a time.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for their hard work and dedication to community service! Stay tuned for more updates on how the Rough Risers are making a positive impact in the Cedar Valley.

Have you seen the difference in the trails?  If so, tell us where.

Marv Will Be Missed, But Never Forgotten!

HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Marv Heller  September 1935 - April 2025

The Rough Risers lost another one of our founders with the passing of Marv Heller.

We also lost:

A Leader

An Organizer

A Giving Servant

A Worker

                A Friend

Marv served in all of the offices of the Club as well as Lieutenant Governor for our Kiwanis District.

He organized countless construction projects at the Soccer Center, Hartman Reserve, Cedar Falls, and Waterloo Parks etc. He provided the leadership to see the projects completed.

He was always willing to help in any Club project such as the Gift of Giving, Christmas Family, etc.

Marv made his time and talents available for others - Habitat for Humanity, Education,

and Nazareth Lutheran Church.  He made thirteen trips to the New Orleans area

to help renew the devastated area.

The list goes on, but in the final essence:     

“Marvin Heller Mattered”

 

Our long-time club member, Dr. Emily Borcherding, has been recognized as a Gold Star teacher for Waterloo Schools.  She is a 6-12 math teacher at the Expo School in Waterloo. Emily is one of 10 Black Hawk County teachers who will be awarded with the 2025 Gold Star Award for outstanding teaching.

CONGRATULATIONS, EMILY!!