Portfolio Categories: 2021 Eagle Scout Highlight

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 […]

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Eagle Scout Nicholas Stavroplus

Troop: 32 Eagle Project Location: Driftless Area Wetland Center in Marquette, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Nicholas raised a 17ft flagpole and landscaping at the Driftless Area Wetland Center. The pole provided easier sight of the location of the building, producing an influx of tourists. The area was cleared, concrete poured to set the flagpole, and […]

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Eagle Scout Tyler Kaalberg

Troop: 29 Eagle Project Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church in Monticello, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Tyler built wreath storage for St. John’s Lutheran Church. Boxes on wheels were constructed with shelves to hold the wreaths. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an Eagle Scout is a sign of effort, determination and […]

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Eagle Scout Gordon Rath

Gordon Rath Unit: 14Eagle Project Location: Gramercy Park in East Dubuque, Illinois Eagle Project Description: Gordon constructed a bike rack to prevent damage tot he grounds and safety for individual’s property while they explore Gramercy Park. He also led the group to install two rain gardens along the trail, helping to prevent erosion and beautifying […]

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Eagle Scout Ryan Kester

Troop: 51 Eagle Project Location: Bowstring Wildlife Area in Bernard, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Ryan cleared several piles of old tires from the Bowstring Wildlife Area. When the area was cleared, Ryan led the group in installing two concrete benches and a fire ring. What does being an Eagle Scout mean to you? Being an […]

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Eagle Scout Tyler Jaeger

Tyler Jaeger Unit: 94Eagle Project Location: Dubuque Water Sports Club in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Tyler built a handicap-accessible picnic table on a concrete slab at the Dubuque Water Sports Club.

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Eagle Scout Thomas B Flynn

Thomas B Flynn Unit: 94Eagle Project Location: City of Asbury, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Thomas constructed and mounted a Little Free Library in the City of Asbury. The library provides a place for free book exchange within the city.

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Eagle Scout Alexander Schonhoff-Schmitt

Alexander Schonhoff-Schmitt Unit: 7Eagle Project Location: Bergfeld Pond in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Alexander built and install three bat houses around Bergfeld Pond. Houses were constructed, posts were placed with concrete, and bat houses mounted on posts. These houses provide shelters for bats to help decrease the number of insects in each area.

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Eagle Scout Carl Kennicker

Troop: 5 Eagle Project Location: Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, Bowstring Wildlife Area, and Heritage Trail. Eagle Project Description: Carl built and installed three barn owl houses to assist in population growth. Houses were placed at Swiss Valley Nature Preserve, Bowstring Wildlife Area, and the Farley section of Heritage Trail. What does being an Eagle Scout […]

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Eagle Scout Jacob Leytem

Troop: 30Eagle Project Location: Hopkinton Library in Hopkinton, Iowa Eagle Project Description: Jacob replaced 280 ceiling tiles and 140 cross bars in the Hopkinton Library making the space safer. Several of the tiles were warped and water damaged.

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