2024 Eagle Scout Spotlight

Grant Herr Troop 94

Eagle Scout Grant Herr, Troop 94, cleared a large overgrown area of Bankston Park and Campground to be utilized as a group campsite. After clearing the site of weeds, brush, stumps, and trees he led his group to spread grass seed, build picnic tables, and construct a firepit to be set

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Jackson Smith Troop 40

Eagle Scout Jackson Smith, Troop 40, constructed a community garden for the Foundation of Cornerstone Community in Guttenberg. An area of 34’ x 34’ was tilled and prepared for planting. To protect the newly planted crops a 4’ tall fence was installed around the area with a swinging gate to allow

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Eagle Scout Jackson Smith

Troop: 40  Eagle Project Location: Foundation of Cornerstone Community in Guttenberg  Eagle Project: Jackson constructed a community garden for the Foundation of Cornerstone Community in Guttenberg. An area of 34’ x 34’ was tilled and prepared for planting. To protect the newly planted crops a 4’ tall fence was installed

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Eagle Scout Grant Demmer

Troop: 60 Eagle Project Location: Candy Cane Park, Dyersville Eagle Project: Grant installed a bocce ball court in Candy Cane Park, Dyersville. The area next to the pickle ball courts was cleared, then railroad ties leveled and set for the border. The court was then filled with lime and leveled.

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Eagle Scout Caleb Stocks

Troop: 34 Eagle Project Location: Manchester Eagle Project: Caleb built a 9-hole disc golf course at the City of Manchester Parks and Rec Dept. The area was cleared, the course marked out, and each post set so the baskets and tee pads could be installed.

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Eagle Scout Nicholas Mensen

Troop: 34 Eagle Project Location: West Delaware High School Eagle Project: Nicholas constructed a portable ticket booth for West Delaware Athletics. A completely enclosed ticket booth was built on a trailer so it can be taken to whatever field/event it is needed. This allows for a covered place at each

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Eagle Scout Jackson Lampe

Troop: 13 Project Location: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City Eagle Scout Project: Jackson compiled and provided 50 comfort kits to the Pediatric Burn Unit at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Kits included a blanket, self-care products, notebook, pen, and individually wrapped positive thought notes.

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Eagle Scout Dominique Mast

Troop: 40 Eagle Project Location: St. John’s Cemetery in Guttenberg, Iowa Eagle Project: Dominique cleaned headstones at St. John’s Cemetery. Volunteers used a D/2 biological solution and soft bristled brushes to remove mold, mildew, algae, and bird droppings from headstones. The group also painted a weathered bench for those visiting

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Eagle Scout William Voss

Troop: 91 Eagle Project Location: The Church of the Resurrection in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project: William completed the Three Trees Project at the Church of the Resurrection. Three trees were planted, landscaping bricks were laid around them, then the area filled with rock. Three larger rocks were engraved with a

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Eagle Scout Eden Schrack

Troop: 91 Eagle Project Location: Heritage Pond in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project: Eden constructed a pavilion at Heritage Pond. To honor deceased Eagle Scout Carl Runde whose project once stood in its place. The rotted pavilion and picnic table were removed, steel base plates were installed, and a new pavilion

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Eagle Scout Alexander Anthoney

Troop: 14 Eagle Project Location: Dunleith Park in East Dubuque, Illinois Eagle Project: Alexander constructed a gaga ball pit at Dunleith Park in East Dubuque, IL. Post holes were dug and posts set, then cross-boards were attached

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Eagle Scout Nathan Chappell

Troop: 48 Eagle Project Location: Proving Grounds Recreation Area in Dubuque, Iowa Eagle Project: Nathan constructed a rest area at the Proving Grounds Recreation Area. A pavilion with a connected picnic table was constructed. Posts holes were dug and posts set in concrete, picnic table built-in, then roof attached.

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