Sometimes the most important improvements aren’t the ones you see right away—but they’re the ones that make everything else possible. Over the past several months, our property team has been quietly working on a critical facility upgrade: replacing our walk‑in cooler and freezer. While it may not be the most visible project, it is one […]
Category: Scouts In Action
Scouting For Food
Scouting for Food: Helping Neighbors, Building Values Each year, Scouts across our communities take part in Scouting for Food, one of the most meaningful service projects in Scouting. What begins as a food drive quickly becomes a lesson in empathy, responsibility, and giving back—values that Scouts carry with them long after the bags are collected. […]
Pack 5 Sends Holiday Cheer Overseas
This holiday season, Pack 5 and an incredible community came together to spread joy across the globe! Thanks to the generosity of Pack 5 families, private donors, and local businesses—including Delaney’s Auto, McDermott Oil, Freddie’s Popcorn, Fareway in Peosta, and Verena Street Coffee—Pack 5 shipped 10 care packages to deployed soldiers from Iowa, totaling 121 […]
Cub Scouts Spread Cheer with Bicycle Food Mission
Cub Scouts from Pack 50 recently rolled up their sleeves and put their motto – Do a Good Turn Daily – into action by volunteering with the Bicycle Food Mission in Dubuque. The Scouts and their families worked together to prepare meals for neighbors in need, proving that service starts with simple acts of service. […]
Scouts and Optimists Unite for the Avenue of Flags
For more than two decades, the Avenue of Flags program has been a proud tradition in Dubuque, honoring our nation’s holidays with a sea of red, white, and blue. Ten years ago, the Dubuque Noon Optimist Club took the reins of this program, and what started as a modest effort quickly grew into something extraordinary—2,500 […]
Building More Than Robots: Scouts Take on Robotics Merit Badge at Merit Badge University
The hum of excitement filled the room as Scouts filed into Merit Badge University, eyes wide at the sight of robot kits, laptops, and safety goggles neatly arranged on tables. Safety FirstBefore a single wire was connected, Scouts learned the importance of safety. They discussed hazards like sharp edges, electrical components, and heat from motors, […]
Epworth Eagle Scout Named 2025 American Legion of Iowa Eagle Scout of the Year
The local Scouting community is proud to celebrate one of its own: Dawson Elliott, an Eagle Scout from Epworth, has been named the 2025 American Legion of Iowa Eagle Scout of the Year. This prestigious honor recognizes Dawson’s exceptional leadership, service, and dedication to both Scouting and his community. Along with the title, Dawson received […]
Scouts and Siblings Team Up to Clean Bergfeld Pond
On June 7, 2025, Scouts from Pack 100 (Dubuque, IA) and Troop 14 (East Dubuque, IL) took action to protect their local environment as part of the Scouting for Clean Waterways initiative. Elise and Grayson led a family effort to clean up litter around Bergfeld Pond and its adjacent playground. Together, the group collected for two hours—making a […]
Scouting After School: Dubuque
The Impact of Scouting After School Our Scout Outreach program has made a remarkable impact on the children attending our local Boys and Girls Club and St. Marks Youth Enrichment after-school programs. Thanks to the generous support from our donors, we have been able to introduce exciting STEM activities to these young minds. String and […]
Scouting After School: Waukon
The Impact of Scouting After School Our Scout Outreach program has made a remarkable impact on the children attending our local Waukon after-school programs. Thanks to the generous support from our donors, we have been able to introduce the wonders of outdoor adventure to these young minds. Tent Setup: Kids learn how to set up […]
