Troop: 11 Eagle Project Location: Irving Elementary School in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Ethan planted three shade trees at Irving Elementary School. He worked with the groundskeeper to choose placement, type, and disease resistant trees that would best provide much needed shade to school children. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? […]
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Mark Kilgore Volunteer Spotlight
The Northeast Iowa Council is pleased to honor Mark Kilgore as a Spotlight Volunteer! Mark currently serves as a Council Board Member, Unit Commissioner, Shooting Sports Chair, and Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 22. He has been involved in Scouting for more than 39 years! Mark and his wife Lynn have two grown sons, Royce (wife […]
Tom Klaus Volunteer Spotlight
The Northeast Iowa Council is pleased to honor Tom Klaus as a Spotlight Volunteer! Tom currently serves as a board member and the Camp C.S. Klaus Golf Outing Committee Chair. This is his 20th year in Scouting. Tom and his wife, Sandy have two married sons. Eric and Emily have 3 kids and Ben and […]
Eagle Scout Drew Richards
Troop: 64 Eagle Project Location: Waukon City Park in Waukon, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Drew planted 10 white pine trees along the campground road in Waukon. These replaced trees that needed to be removed earlier, providing a natural barrier between the road and campground. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an […]
Eagle Scout Joseph Schmelzer
Troop: 40 Eagle Project Location: Pike Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Joseph completed trail maintenance at Pikes Peak State Park. The stairway trail had become eroded and hazardous. Joseph led volunteers in the process of replacing and tamping down limestone on each step. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? […]
Steven Kocourek Volunteer Spotlight
The Northeast Iowa Council is pleased to honor Steven Kocourek as a Spotlight Volunteer! Steven currently serves as the Committee Chair for Pack 14 and an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 14. Steven and his wife, Carrie, have two sons – Wesley and Andrew. Outside of Scouting Steven is an engineer at John Deere. In his […]
Eagle Scout Kaden Wehrenberg
Troop: 94 Eagle Project Location: Sageville Elementary School in Sageville, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Kaden renovated the Sageville Elementary School’s outdoor classroom area. The extremely short table was replaced with a taller one, making use by teachers easier. Stools were built and sealed to accommodate more seating. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to […]
Eagle Scout Joseph Hager
Troop: 86 Eagle Project Location: Bellevue State Park in Bellevue, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Joseph completed an invasive species removal of Tatarian Honey Suckle and Autumn Olive around the Bellevue State Park Lodge. Overgrown trees and vegetation were also removed along the roadway leading to the lodge. This allowed for better traffic flow along the roadway, […]
Eagle Scout Sam Kaufmann
Troop: 94 Eagle Project Location: Whitewater Canyon, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and John Deere Proving Grounds in Dubuque County, Iowa. Eagle Project Description: Sam built and hung seven kestrel houses in trees at Whitewater Canyon, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and John Deere Proving Grounds. The houses provide a safe refuge for kestrels, helping to ensure […]
Eagle Scout Matthew Mensen
Troop: 34 Eagle Project Location: Masonville Fire Department in Masonville, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Matthew designed engraving, set, and landscaped around a large rock at the Masonville Fire Department. Constructed a retaining wall around the rock, laid washed rock, planted greenery, and installed a flagpole. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being […]