(Dubuque, IA.) – March 22, 2025 – The Northeast Iowa Council is proud to recognize its outstanding volunteers from 2024!  The Council held its Scouter Appreciation Dinner at the Guttenberg Golf & Country Club in Guttenberg, Iowa on March 22. This event recognizes all the volunteer efforts provided by the Northeast Iowa Council’s more than 500 registered volunteers from 2024.

The Council would like to say thank you for the dedication from all our volunteers, and also highlight these special award winners:

Silver Beaver Recipients:

Dave Scofield (Peosta, IA) and Deb Siegworth (St. Catherine, IA) are awarded with the Silver Beaver Award. This is the highest award given by a council to volunteers in Scouting America. The Silver Beaver is awarded to those who have given much self-sacrifice, dedication, and hard work over many years of service to the Scouting program and their community.

 

District Awards of Merit: 

• Anezka Lungwitz (Dubuque, IA)
• Nick Elliott (Epworth, IA)
• Laurie Smith (Guttenberg, IA)

 

Cub Scouters of the Year: 

• Sarah Christen (Waukon, IA. Pack 64)
• Luke Hartmann (Dubuque, IA Pack 7)

Scouts BSA Scouters of the Year:

• Alena Toberman (Monona, IA Troop 138)
• Mark Guenther (Bellevue, IA Troop 86)

Jeanne Burkhart Memorial Award: Trisha Blaser (Dubuque, IA)

Venturing Leadership Award: Josie Smith (Sherrill, IA)

Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) has 248 Councils nationwide. The Northeast Iowa Council serves 1,309 young men and women in six counties in Iowa and Illinois.  The Council, supported by more than five hundred volunteers, is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

The Calmar/Springfield Luther League is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt in Spillville Iowa

Location: Inwood Riverside Park (116 Bridge Street; Spillville, IA 52168)

Date: Saturday, April 19

Time: Hunt starts at 9:00 a.m. (Registration from 8:45 to 8:55)

Easter Bunny will be there for pictures. Bring your own containers for eggs. There is no bathroom facility onsite because the water is still shut off for the season so plan accordingly.

The first 120 registered participants will receive a goodie bag prior to the hunt.

There will be 200 prize eggs hidden along with over 3000 eggs filled with candy. Come join the fun!

5th Annual We’re on a Mission….Pave the Way 5K

Saturday, June 7

Race starts and ends at the Calmar Lutheran Church (200 North East Street; Calmar, IA)

Race starting at 8:30 a.m. with registration between 8:00 a.m. and 8:25 a.m.

$30 registration fee along with a canned food item which will be donated to the Little Food Pantry

Link for registration form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dxH0po1Wh85ZONzjTRmc7hYdKI42E9D_rwGydmIuZUk/edit?usp=sharing

This race is hosted by the Calmar/Springfield Luther League

Questions call: 563-568-1389

St. Paul Lutheran Church Spring Market in  Postville
March 29th 9-1pm. Multiple vendors including woodworking, metal signs, books, makeup, soaps, stained glass art and more. Also a meal and baked goods sale. Proceeds help to fund youth programs at the church.

Westgate Fire Department Spring Breakfast

April 13, 2025           7:00Am to 12:00pm

105 Jamison St S. Westgate, IA 50681  At the fire station off of main St.

Fund raiser to purchase new protective fire gear.