Leader Valley

06/03/2026

⛳ The countdown is on!

The 5th Annual Leader Valley Twilight Golf Outing is just over a month away, and we can't wait to hit the course with all of you on July 10! Gather your team, practice your swing (or don't 😄), and get ready for an evening of golf, fun, and supporting leadership development for local students.

There's still time to register or sponsor. Join us for one of the most fun summer events in the Cedar Valley!

https://leadervalley.networkforgood.com/events/99748-2026-leader-valley-twilight-golf-fundraiser

06/01/2026

Join Leader Valley in the My Waterloo Days Parade!

We know many schools are already gearing up for the My Waterloo Days Parade, but if your child's school isn't participating yet, we'd love to have you join us!

We're inviting students, families, educators, and staff from across the Cedar Valley to walk alongside Leader Valley on Friday, June 6 at 6:00 PM as we celebrate community, leadership, and school spirit!

Meet us at 5:30 PM
Parade Spot #9 (Group A)
Lineup area near W 4th Street

Grab your friends, wear your school colors, and help us show off the amazing students and educators who make our communities thrive!

If you would like to join us, reach out to Kristen so we have your contact info. 319-558-8805 or [email protected].

Special shoutout to Expo Alternative Learning Center for providing our parade vehicle/float for the second year in a row. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support!

We can't wait to see you there!

05/29/2026

Congrats, Haley! We loved having you and hope to keep seeing you around! Thanks Wayne QSR for investing in Haley’s professional and personal growth!

Please join us in congratulating Haley on completing the Elevate Leadership Academy! 👏

Coordinated by Leader Valley, the Elevate Leadership Academy is an eight-month leadership development program designed to help participants grow their leadership effectiveness, strengthen self-awareness, and develop the skills needed to lead others with confidence.

We’re proud of Haley’s commitment to personal and professional growth and excited to see how she continues to apply what she’s learned to make an impact at Wayne.

05/29/2026

⛳️ Become a Sponsor of the Leader Valley Twilight Golf Tournament! ⛳️

The Leader Valley Twilight Golf Tournament is back for its 5th year, and we’re looking for community partners to help make this year’s event our biggest and best yet!

This year’s theme, “From the Screen to the Green,” promises a fun-filled evening of golf, costumes, networking, and community impact, all while supporting Leader Valley’s mission of changing lives through leadership.

By sponsoring this event, your business will:
🏌️ Gain visibility with more than 200 community members and local businesses
🎉 Be recognized as a supporter of leadership development in the Cedar Valley
🌟 Align your brand with a high-energy, community-driven event
📚 Help fund impactful leadership programming for students and educators across our region

Whether you’re interested in golfing, funding an elite-level sponsorship, hole sponsorship, prize donation, or another partnership opportunity, we would love to connect with you!

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected] or head over to https://leadervalley.networkforgood.com/events/99748-2026-leader-valley-twilight-golf-fundraiser today!

Thank you for investing in the future leaders of the Cedar Valley!

05/27/2026

Big shout out to Lauren, Meridith and Jacey as well as the whole Farmers State Bank team for investing in the future of your leaders.

05/27/2026

Congrats, Robin! We loved getting to know you and wish you all the luck moving forward!

We're proud to celebrate our Managing Director Robin Frost's graduation from Elevate Leadership Academy!🎓 Last week, VRG President & CEO Bryan Earnest and COO Erin Earnest attended a reception to recognize all the participants.

This program helps participants develop leadership skills from strategic thinking and communication to emotional intelligence and leading through change.

We're excited to see these tools in action as Robin continues to grow and take on new challenges ahead.

Thank you to Leader Valley for the outstanding work you do developing leaders right here in our community. 💙

05/27/2026

⛳️ Premier Sponsor Spotlight

A huge THANK YOU to Wayne QSR for serving as the Premier Sponsor of this year’s Leader Valley Twilight Golf Tournament!

Their support helps make this fun-filled evening possible while also investing in Leader Valley’s mission of changing lives through leadership across the Cedar Valley.

From the costumes to the camaraderie to the impact made for future leaders, this event would not be possible without incredible community partners like Wayne Communications. We are so grateful for their commitment to leadership development and community engagement.

Be sure to help us thank Wayne Communications for supporting this year’s “From the Screen to the Green” Twilight Golf Tournament!

*If your business would like to join the many others who will be on the course in July, contact Madi at [email protected].

05/22/2026

Kristen had the opportunity to represent Leader Valley at this event today. Becker Elementary has some incredible students and leaders!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to our Elevate Leadership Academy participants!

We’re proud to celebrate 36 Cedar Valley leaders who chose to go deeper in their leadership development journey. Your commitment to growth, reflection, and impact is inspiring!

Throughout Elevate, participants focused on both leading themselves and leading others—diving into essential topics like mindset, emotional intelligence, communication, conflict management, delegation, and critical and strategic thinking. With built-in opportunities for self-assessment, each leader gained valuable insight into their strengths and areas for continued growth.

A heartfelt thank you to the sponsoring businesses and organizations who invested in their teams’ leadership development. Your support makes a lasting difference—not only for your employees, but for our entire community.

Here’s to stronger leaders and a stronger Cedar Valley!

Thank you to our Premier Sponsor, Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa and to our Venue Sponsor, Western Home Communities and Diamond Event Center.

05/22/2026