R.J. McElroy Trust

09/24/2026

We are so grateful to have been invited to the 20th anniversary celebration and rebranding reveal with Lumicent this morning! 💛 New name, same commitment to financial literacy and economic advancement for Cedar Valley youth!

07/07/2026

Thank you Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for hosting us a couple of weeks ago for a fun lunch-hour picnic in the park! The time to connect and visit was SO appreciated while getting some fresh air at Washington Park!

There are a few more opportunities this month to get together!

07/01/2026

When you just have to step outside the office to get the most beautiful backdrop for photos! Downtown Waterloo is showing off!

05/21/2026

We’ve decorated, we’ve warmed up, and we tried out the Photo Booth. We’re ready for you to join us to celebrate our 10 GOLD STAR TEACHERS! 🌟

7pm at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

04/17/2026

What a fun week surprising these 10 teachers! 🌟
The Gold Star Teacher program celebrates 10 of Black Hawk County’s outstanding teachers each year, nominated by their students, school families, and colleagues!

Come help us celebrate them on May 21st at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center!

We would like to announce our 2026 Gold Star Teachers for Black Hawk County:
Robert Driscol – Hudson Elementary – K-6 Guidance Counselor
Jenny Hansen – Lowell Preschool – Early Childhood Instructional Strategist
Rachel Hauptly – Dunkerton High School – Family and Consumer Sciences
Chris Jesse – Bunger Middle School – Extended Core- Special Education
Kevin K***r – Holmes Jr. High School – 9th Grade U. S. History
Meigan Leary – Central Middle School – 8th Grade Language Arts
Heather Wagner – Waterloo West High School – English
Molli Wellman – Immaculate Conception – Kindergarten
Traci Wildeboer – North Cedar Elementary – 2nd Grade
Kimberly Willmert – Cedar Falls High School - Science
We will celebrate them & all educators on Thursday, May 21st at 7pm at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
Free event-Bring your signs & noisemakers!

04/08/2026

What a great day witnessing University of Northern Iowa Day of Service! 💜💛

UNI partnered with Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley to host a day full of service and volunteerism across the Cedar Valley - for students, staff, alumni & friends to work together to support our amazing nonprofits!