Linn County Rotary

05/22/2026

Thank you to attorney Todd Anderson with Simmons, Perrine, Moyer and Bergman for joining us at Rotary and sharing valuable information on wills, estates, trusts, and planning for the future.

We appreciate Todd taking the time to help educate our members on such important topics and answer questions along the way. It was an informative and engaging evening filled with great conversation and fellowship.

Guests are always welcome at Rotary—come join us sometime!

04/29/2026

April was a great month for Rotary! 💙💛

📍 Matthew 25 (April 22)
Inspiring tour + learning about the impact happening right here in Cedar Rapids
➡️ Followed by great food & conversation at LP Street Food / Local Pour

🚶‍♂️ Uptown Marion Tour (April 28)
Exploring local growth and community with a walking tour
➡️ Wrapped up the evening at Bartini’s

Connection. Community. Service.

✨ Guests are always welcome—come join us!

03/23/2026

03/12/2026

Appreciation is extended to Kristin Roberts for being our guest speaker on March 11, 2026 and sharing information about the mission and programs of United Way of East Central Iowa.


03/12/2026

Learn, Serve and Savor night! On February 25, 2026 our hands-on service project involved assembling boxes of dishes for individuals transitioning out of homelessness and into housing. Central Furniture Rescue helps transform a place to live into a home. Afterwards, we “savored” some Cedar Rapids traditional Leonardo's Pizza.

03/12/2026

On January 14,2026, we welcomed  Jasmine Megowan with Iowa Humane Alliance Regional Spay/Neuter Clinic as our guest speaker. Jasmine provided a valuable and informative presentation about their programs and mission. Guest Dr Madison Esker was in attendance and she shared her point of view as one of the veterinarians performing the spaying and neutering.

https://iowahumanealliance.org/

01/29/2026

An evening of engagement, education, and exploration! We toured Empowering Excellence Charter School (thanks to Becky Kathryn DeWald for arranging the tour) and followed it up with a lively dinner and great conversation at Applebee’s.

We were also inspired by District Governor Ward Budweg, who encouraged us in our work as volunteers and reminded us of the impact we can make together.

Extra bonus of being part of this club: giving back to our community. The night also served as a fundraiser at Applebee’s, with 25% of all purchases supporting Mission of Hope.

Fellowship, learning, and service—all in one evening. 💙🍎

01/29/2026

Feels so good to see a program our club and specifically Gene Johnston started so many years ago continue to flourish! Gene, thanks for creating and nurturing such an impactful project and kudos to Lisbon - Mt Vernon Ambulance Service for carrying on its legacy 💙💛

📣 New Year, New Skill! 🚑🖐️
Kick off 2026 by learning how to save a life! Join the Lisbon-Mt. Vernon Ambulance Service for our Community CPR & Stop the Bleed class — practical, hands-on training for everyday people who want to be prepared when seconds matter.

✨ What You’ll Learn:
• Hands-on CPR skills for adults
• How to recognize and respond to sudden cardiac arrest
• Stop the Bleed techniques to control life-threatening bleeding before help arrives

🩺 Why This Matters:
• Nearly 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, most often witnessed by family members or friends — not healthcare professionals. Knowing CPR can double or even triple survival.
• Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death from trauma, and a person can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes. Immediate action by bystanders saves lives.

📍 Location: Thomas Commons, Mt. Vernon, IA 52314
🎟️ Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-community-cpr

✅ Free to attend
✅ No experience required
➕ Optional AHA Heartsaver CPR certification available for $25

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, coach, teacher, or community member — this class gives you the confidence and skills to help someone you love before EMS arrives. 💛💙

👉 New year. New skill. Real-world lifesaving impact.
Please share and bring a friend!

12/11/2025

More Holiday Fellowship and Fun!

12/11/2025

December 10, 2025 -
Holiday gathering and gift wrapping for a Marion family sponsored by the club. We enjoyed food and fun🎄