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October 5 - Candidates and Hinson and Lahn
 
Monday we'll have both Governor candidate Zach Lahn-R and U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson-R speaking at Rotary. Please remember we are meeting at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in downtown Waterloo. We ask for all Rotarians and guests to arrive by noon so we can begin the program promptly at 12:05 so our guests have plenty of time to speak and take questions.
 
     
 
Zach Lahn is a 6th generation Iowan who was born and raised in Sioux City, and now resides on his family farm in Belle Plaine. Zach's family came to Iowa over 100 years ago in 1884, built their family farm, and lived there until 2005, when it was sold. In 2014, Zach bought back his family's homestead, where he and his wife, Annie, are raising their family.  He is running on a strong Iowa-First platform that includes 4 key issues: saving Iowa's family farms, combatting the cancer crisis, making Iowa's education #1, and keeping our kids in Iowa.
 
Ashley Hinson is a proud mother and wife who is fighting for the future of her children and the next generation. She is working alongside President Trump to secure our borders, cut wasteful spending, and put our country back on the path to prosperity. In Congress, she continues to be a commonsense leader and pursue pro-growth policies.

She has introduced and supported bipartisan legislation to improve child care access for working families in Iowa, root out corruption in Washington through federal lobbying bans, and create opportunities for workers in the community. She is a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where she oversees the government funding process and fights to ensure every taxpayer dollar is accounted for and spent responsibly, a Member of the Select Committee on Communist China, where she fights to hold Communist China accountable for their actions against the United States, and a Member of the Ethics Committee.

Born and raised in Iowa, Ashley is an award-winning journalist. During her years as a reporter, Ashley shared the stories of countless Iowans on the local news. As their Congresswoman, she is bringing those stories to Washington to help shape federal policy and improve the lives of workers, farmers, seniors, veterans, and families in Iowa. Ashley previously served in the Iowa state House and represented Iowa’s 67th House district, serving Hiawatha, Robins, Cedar Rapids, and Marion, where she currently resides. As a state Representative, she worked successfully to balance the budget, cut taxes, and protect the most vulnerable in her community.
 
 
OFF SITE MEETING OCTOBER 5TH
Monday, October 5th we are starting Rotary at 12:05 p.m. SHARP due to having TWO political candidates speaking.
Also, note we are meeting at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center (TOP FLOOR) 120 Jefferson St in downtown Waterloo. 
 
 
Please arrive early enough to find a parking spot - if the lot is full, our members and guests can use the Cedar Valley Sportsplex parking lots just across Hwy 63
 
 
 
 
 
Rotarians in the News - Cathy Nicholas
 
Our very own Cathy Nicholas was featured on television recently...
 
Black Hawk County keeps speed limit at 55 mph on rural roads | News | kwwl.com
 
 
 
October Birthdays
October Birthdays
Our regular first-meeting-of-the-month birthday recognition has been disrupted by the midterm elections and our very diligent programming committee who has been able to book top candidates to speak to our club.  We'll combine the October and November birthdays at our first meeting in November, but the Rotarians below should still receive an avalanche of cards on their special day:
 
Lind, MikeOct 04 
Carignan, Steve '09Oct 10 
Paulsen, ChuckOct 10 
Bovenmyer, Samuel D.Oct 12 
Englin, KayeOct 15 
Gallagher III, E. J. '20Oct 16 
Schmitt, Steven '04Oct 16 
Nash, Phillip '17Oct 16 
Kuiper, MarkOct 19 
Ericson, MarcellaOct 25 
Beecher, John '92Oct 27 
Jim BurbridgeOct 28 
Star RupeOct 28 
 
 
 
Hops for Hospice Oct 8
 
Fellow Rotarian Mike Lind has invited members to attend Hops for Hospice: Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Diamond Event Center, Cedar Falls
 
Join UnityPoint Hospice and Allen Foundation for a fun night featuring beer and wine tasting, appetizers, live music from Beau Timmerman and stories of hospice hope. All proceeds support UnityPoint Hospice, helping make final wishes come true for our patients and their families.
 
Order your tickets here!
 
 
Upcoming Programs
Upcoming Programs
 
October 12...Lindsay James, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House District 2
October 19...Casey Schotter and Justin Brandt, Candidates for Black Hawk Co Board of Supervisors
October 26...(Tentative) Josh Turek, Iowa Senate Candidate
November                 
November 2...Birthdays and Dr. Jared Smith Waterloo Schools/Career Center
November 9...Volleyball Banquet
November 16...Board Meeting and Football Banquet
 
If you know someone that would be a good fit for our club, invite them to a meeting for a free lunch and encourage them to consider membership!
 
https://waterloorotary.org/SitePage/join-our-club
 
 
 
US House Candidate Joe Mitchell Sept 28
US House District 2 Candidate Joe Mitchell is visiting Waterloo Rotary Club today.
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October 5 Rotary - Hinson and Lahn
PROGRAM CHANGE AND LOCATION CHANGE: U.S. Senate Candidate Ashley Hinson and Iowa Governor Candidate Zach Lahn will both be our program Monday, October 5. Due to a conflict, we will be have our Rotary meeting at the Hawkeye Community College's Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in downtown Waterloo.
 
 
Allen College Sim Lab Sept 21
 
Allen College has recently expanded its facilities with a $4 million simulation lab. Fellow Rotarian Mike Lind and associates will be presenting on Monday.  See recent story for details. 
 
https://www.unitypoint.org/news-and-articles/press-releases/allen-college-completes-4-million-sim-lab-expansion
 
Waterloo's Allen College quadruples lab space with $4M upgrade | News | kwwl.com
 
 
Coverage of Governor Candidate Visit: Rob Sand
 
Both KWWL and Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier attended our program with candidate for Governor, Rob Sand!
 
Sand pitches nonpartisan politics platform in Waterloo
 
 
9-14 Program: Rob Sand, Candidate for Iowa Governor
 
WATERLOO, IOWA, September 10, 2025 — Waterloo Rotary Club is hosting Iowa Governor  Democratic candidate Monday, September 14, at Noon at Waterloo Convention Center at Five Sullivan Brothers Plaza.
 
This is the second of several political candidates the Waterloo Rotary Club has invited to speak at the Waterloo Rotary Club.
 
“Our Rotarians each election cycle enjoy hearing from candidates of all political parties,” says Jordan Bancroft, Rotary Club President. “We like to host political candidates so members and guests can hear ideas for Iowa and our country.”
 
Link to Courier story
 
 
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Rotary International Update
Broaden your horizons with new ideas, inspiring speakers, and friendships from around the world 🌍
📍Barcelona, Spain ✈️ 2027 Rotary International Convention 📅 26–30 June 2027
 
 
 
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Save the Date: Political Candidate Speakers
Save the Date: Political Candidate Speakers
We have the following political candidates confirmed to speak to our club. We have reached out to and are waiting to hear back from several candidates!
 
September 14...Rob Sand, Democratic Candidate for Governor
September 28...Joe Mitchell, Republican Candidate for U.S. House District 2
October 5...Zach Lahn, Republican Candidate for Governor
October 12...Lindsay James, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House District 2
 
 
We will update the club as we hear back from the rest of the candidates. 
 
 
 
NO MEETING LABOR DAY
NO MEETING LABOR DAY
Take the last day of summer to gather with family and friends...if you are lucky enough to have this "day off", please remember the social and economic contributions of American workers.  In the late 19th century, municipalities and states began recognizing a specific day to honor the labor of American workers, and celebrate improvements to working conditions, shortened work days, and establishing "weekends".  If you are travelling, be safe and we'll see you back at the Waterloo Convention Center September 14th to hear from Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for Governor.
 
 
 
September Birthdays
September Birthdays
We have a long list of September birthdays - this list is STACKED with past presidents, too:
 
Wade ItzenSep 02 
John Bunge '02Sep 09 
Dave LedermanSep 12 
Annie Vander Werff '19 & '22Sep 13 
Gene LeonhartSep 14 
Bryan BurtonSep 15 
Larry Steffens '25Sep 23 
Emily FrederickSep 24 
Nick HildebrandtSep 24 
Adam SchaeferSep 24 
Deb Pullin-Van AukenSep 26 
Jordan Bancroft '26Sep 27 
Jeff Halverson '13Sep 28 
 
 
 
Kiwanis Speaking at Rotary Monday
David Lies from the Easy Riders Kiwanis Club will be sharing info about their fundraiser at our meeting Monday, August 31st!
 
 
 
 
 
UNI Men's Basketball Coach Speaking Monday
Coach Kyle Green is speaking on Monday August 24th and giving us an intro to his first season as Head Coach of UNI Men's Basketball!
Kyle Green
 

Kyle Green was named the 26th head coach in UNI men's basketball history on April 1, 2026, culminating a coaching career that has spanned over 30 years across multiple NCAA divisions, including 16 seasons as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa.

“It is a great pleasure to welcome Kyle Green back to the University of Northern Iowa,” said Nook. “Kyle and his family have been a big part of UNI athletics for two decades. Kyle was an integral part of the Panther coaching staff during some of our most successful seasons and helped develop many outstanding players. I look forward to Kyle's leadership in continuing to grow the legacy of Panther Men's Basketball."

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First Political Candidate Speaking Monday
Lucas Hewitt is a no-party candidate for Iowa House District 61 and is speaking on Monday. He is our first of many political candidates visiting Waterloo Rotary Club this year.
 
 
Born and raised in Waterloo, he graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in linguistics and spent several years in ministry before starting his career as an enterprise software developer. Years of leading software projects taught him that lasting solutions need buy-in from everyone at the table, which is exactly the approach he wants to bring to the Iowa House: judge every bill on its own merits, publish the reasoning behind every vote, and personally answer every message from a constituent. Lucas and his wife Bianca are raising their three kids in Waterloo, where the family also fosters kittens.
 
 
Rotary Business Meeting
Rotary Business Meeting
Today, we'll catch up on club business, join us for fellowship and great food at the Waterloo Convention Center
 
 
 
RYLA Workshop Wrap Up
 
Iowa  RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) was held July 26-31, 2026 at Grinnell College.  The workshop is open to high school students going into their sophomore, junior and senior years.  The workshop teaches collaboration, teamwork and leadership skills by having students work in teams to solve challenges. 
 
 
 
This year 185 students participated; along with 20 Rotarian volunteers and 20 student team leaders.  The cost is paid for by Rotary clubs in both districts who sponsor a student.  The Waterloo Rotary Club sponsored Naima Haynes; she will be participating in Rotary Youth Exchange when she leaves on August 14 for Columbia for 10 months.  It is a requirement that all outbound Youth Exchange participants take part in RYLA just before they leave. 
 
 
Would you like to learn about another culture without leaving Iowa and make a lifelong impact on a young person?

We invite you and your club to participate in the Rotary Youth Exchange, an international program operating at a local level. To learn more about how you can engage with this highly impactful program, please join us for one of our upcoming Information Sessions via Zoom:
 
Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30 pm   Join Zoom Meeting   Add to Calendar
Tuesday, September 1st at 7:30 pm   Join Zoom Meeting   Add to Calendar
 
 
 
20 Under 40 Honorees Being Sought
20 Under 40 Honorees Being Sought
 
WATERLOO — Nominations are being accepted for the 25th edition of 20 Under 40 Awards presented by The Courier, Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley.
 
These awards recognize 20 outstanding honorees under the age of 40 who are making a meaningful impact through their careers, leadership, volunteerism, and community involvement. We invite you to nominate an individual whose professional achievements, commitment to serving others, and dedication to strengthening our community exemplify the next generation of leaders. 
 
The deadline for nominations is Aug. 14.
 
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Rotary International Update
Bharat Pandya, a member of the Rotary Club of Borivli, Mumbai, India, has been selected to become Rotary International President for 2028-29.
 
 
Pandya practiced as a general and laparoscopic surgeon for 38 years. 

He is currently chair of the RI Programs Committee and vice chair of The Rotary Foundation Programs Committee. He served on the India PolioPlus Committee in 2011-15, during which time India was certified polio-free.

Pandya and his wife, Madhavi, a past district chair of Inner Wheel District 314, are Major Donors and Benefactors.

https://www.rotary.org/en/articles/2026/08/bharat-pandya-selected-to-be-2028-29-rotary-international-president
 
 
August 3 Program - Workplace Safety

Michael Mulherin, the owner & President of Informmics, is wholly dedicated to enhancing workplace safety throughout the State of Iowa. This includes office teams, the manufacturing sector, warehouse management, working with human resource departments, safety directors and more.

Mulherin is a former college adjunct professor, workplace safety instructor, and corporate trainer. He is also a hazardous materials instructor and facilitator and has been honored to implement many on-site realistic and “what-if” drills.

Additionally, Mulherin is a retired captain/EMT of the Cedar Rapids Fire Department. 

 

-We'll also hear from Past President Cathy Nicholas about her experience with Rotary Youth Leadership Awards last week in Grinnell.

 

 

August Birthdays
August Birthdays
Join us for our first meeting of the month and celebrate these Rotarians born in August:
 
Katelyn TunglandAug 15 
Ed GurenwaldAug 17 
David LeeAug 18 
Rachael HoffmanAug 19 
Amy RousselowAug 22 
Michelle WeidnerAug 23 
Beth McCrindleAug 24 
Jim SeeleyAug 30 
 
 
 
July 27 - District Governor Halverson
 
Our club is honored to have one of our own members elevated to Governor of our Rotary district.  Join us Monday July 27th to hear from Jeff as he dives into his year at the helm!
 
 
 
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