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JLCR develops the potential of individuals in Eastern Iowa through training, service, and leadership.

Check out our Fostering Strength 2026 SILENT AUCTION here: https://givebutter.com/c/fosteringstrength26/auction

10/22/2026

❤️ Member Spotlight: Lydia Cook

Current Role: Communications Membership Liaison

Junior League Member For: 6 months

Committees Served On: Communications

Career: I am the marketing and finance director at Back in Line Family Chiropractic & Wellness. I manage the social media/website as well as the finance (payroll, bills, quickbooks, etc).

Favorite Part of Junior League: My favorite part about being a member is getting to connect with all the great women in JL!!

Looking Forward To: I am so excited to attend my first AJLI conference this year!

✨ Fun Fact: I co-own a supplement company called elev8 :) I'm very passionate about holistic and preventable health.

10/21/2026

Junior League of Cedar Rapids members attended the Iowa Women's Foundation Annual Luncheon, celebrating 32 years of vision, empowerment, and possibility for Iowa’s women and girls. ❤️

10/20/2026

Junior League of Cedar Rapids and Foundation 2 Crisis Services are partnering to serve young people aging out of foster care for our sixth annual Stuff the Truck 2026 fundraiser! 🚛

Join us on Tuesday, December 1 between 7 A.M. and 2 P.M. at Craft'd in Downtown Cedar Rapids to 'stuff the truck' with requested basic living supplies to support young people establishing independence after foster care. Each donation supports the Apartment in a Suitcase program and helps transform the life of a young person in our community. ❤️

10/15/2026

NEW MEMBER ALERT! ❤️

Welcome to the Junior League of Cedar Rapids, Grace! We’re so excited to have you join us ✨

"I joined Junior League of Cedar Rapids because I am passionate about service and volunteerism. I believe investing in strong communities benefits everyone who lives and works in them. My passion for community service, combined with my professional goal of developing my leadership skills made joining junior league an easy decision. I am looking forward to working alongside the women of JLCR as we grow professionally and create positive impact in our community."

5 fun facts about Grace:
- I am a University of Iowa Alumni.
- I am the world's biggest Taylor Swift fan.
- I love doing anything crafty. Some of my crafting hobbies include junk journaling, knitting, and coloring.
- I am currently binge-watching real housewives of salt lake city and my favorite cast member is Lisa Barlow.
- I love a good workout class, a few of my favorites are barre, yoga and pilates.

10/12/2026

Today, the Junior League of Cedar Rapids recognizes Indigenous Peoples' Day by honoring the rich cultures, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous communities. We celebrate diversity and work toward equity in all that we do.

10/11/2026

🌟 Today, we honor Eleanor Roosevelt, a trailblazing advocate for human rights and a former Junior League of New York Member. Her dedication to equality, leadership, and community service continues to inspire us after 125 years of The Junior League Movement.

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids carries forward her vision by empowering women to create meaningful change in their communities.

JLCR Website: https://juniorleaguecr.org

10/11/2026

👧 On International Day of the Girl, the Junior League of Cedar Rapids celebrates girls’ voices, rights, and potential. We are dedicated to empowering young women to grow as confident leaders and changemakers.

JLCR Website: https://juniorleaguecr.org

10/10/2026

💚 Today is World Mental Health Day. The Junior League of Cedar Rapids emphasizes the importance of mental well-being, reducing stigma, and increasing access to support and resources. Together, we can foster resilience and emotional health across our communities.

10/08/2026

❤️ Member Spotlight: Rachel Manders

Current Role: Google Admin

Junior League Member For: 10 months

Committees Served On: Organizational Advisory Committee

Career: I am a Legal Analyst at UFG insurance. I work alongside a team of attorneys to make sure that the company is conducting business ethically and compliantly in all states in which we provide insurance coverage.

Favorite Part of Junior League: I absolutely love the positivity that Junior League brings into my life. I love the idea of belonging to a group of women that lifts each other up and cheers for each other.

Looking Forward To: Rachel was excited to attend the EDGE conference in San Antonio in August and learn everything she could to bring back to JLCR. She's also excited to get to know some of her fellow Junior Leaguers better, as well as meet so many Leaguers from around the country.

✨ Fun Fact: This summer I summited Mount Sherman, a 14,043-foot peak in Colorado. Now I plan to do at least one 14-er each year. Next summer I'll tackle Grays and Torreys Peaks.

10/07/2026

Happy 5-Year Work Anniversary! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating our wonderful Office Manager, Brittley, and all she does for our League and our members!

One of her favorite parts of the job has been getting to bond with our membership. This year, she’s looking forward to attending general membership meetings and socials and getting to know even more of our members.

📚 Fun fact: She loves to read and collect special editions of books!

✈️ Bucket list: Getting on an airplane for the very first time!

Thank you for five years of helping make our League the community it is and keeping everything running behind the scenes. We’re grateful for all you do! ❤️

Address

317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 202D
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Website

http://www.juniorleaguecr.org/

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