About the NEIC

Scouting America, Northeast Iowa Council (NEIC) is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa and serves youth in Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware and Dubuque counties in Iowa, along with parts of Jackson & Jo Daviess County in Illinois. 

Scouting America is one of the Nation’s largest and most prominent value-based youth development organizations. Scouting America provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of active citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For over a century, Scouting America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining fun activities with teamwork, service, and lifelong values. It is our mission to continue this curriculum to better prepare young people to make ethical and moral decisions throughout their lifetime. 

Scout Shop Hours

Monday – Friday
9 AM – 5 PM

Council Service Center Location

Physical Address
10601 Military Rd
Dubuque, IA 52003

Mailing Address
PO Box 732
Dubuque, IA 52004

Contact Us

Phone 563.556.4343
Toll-Free 800.866.2721
Fax 563.556.4344
E-Mail nettie.elliott@scouting.org

Council Staff

Carl Bobis

Scout Executive/CEO
carl.bobis@scouting.org

Michaela Freiburger

District Executive
michaela.freiburger@scouting.org

Melissa Neuhaus

Associate Director of Development & Marketing
melissa.neuhaus@scouting.org

Pam Klein

Office Manager pam.klein@scouting.org

Nettie Elliott

Trading Post Manager
nettie.elliott@scouting.org

Catherine May

Program Specialist
catherine.may@scouting.org

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Council President
Deb Siegworth

Council Commissioner
Bruce Hallahan

Treasurer
Adam Killion

VP Fund Development
Matt Tompkins

VP Administration
Peter Arling

VP Outdoor Adventures & Program
Rick Leute

VP Properties
Brian Preston

VP Operations
Tom Sinclair

VP at Large
Steve Roeder

VP at Large
Dave Wagner

Executive Board

Cody Austin
Brent Beyer
Michael Coyle
Kevin Eipperle
Brock Even
Tom Flynn
John Gile
Greg Gorton
David McElroy
Joseph Messerich
Tim Park
Mike Portzen, Jr.
Tom Rauen
Aaron Seier
Bill Strauss
Nicole Sutton
Chad Wagener

District Chairs and Commissioners

Tom Sinclair

Dellaykee District Chair

Alena Toberman

Dellaykee District Commissioner

Tim Park

Dubuque District Chair

Andy Draus

Dubuque District Commissioner