Club members volunteering at the Mayor’s Fun Run in Waterloo.
Club History
The Kiwanis Club of Waterloo was founded in 1920, thereby becoming a part of one of the great community service organizations of the world, Kiwanis International.
Kiwanis of Waterloo is composed of men and women who are motivated by a common desire to serve their community. “We Build” is the motto under which Waterloo Kiwanians work to make Waterloo a better place in which to live. Working together without thought of personal gain, Waterloo Kiwanians voluntarily share the challenge of community improvement and leadership.
The Kiwanis Club of Waterloo takes pride in having given substantial support to the Scouting program, especially development of Camp Ingawanis (formerly Camp Ingachuck). The use of the last two syllables of Kiwanis for the name change was for the purpose of acknowledging appreciation for Waterloo Kiwanis’ generosity. Waterloo Kiwanis also played an important role in establishing the Goodwill Industries in Waterloo. Over the years Waterloo Kiwanis has provided financial support to a great variety of programs that have resulted in a happier and healthier community.
Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way!
For more than a century, Kiwanis has created opportunities for children to be curious, safe and healthy regardless of the community in which they live. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen.
The Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The Kiwanis Vision
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
The Objects of Kiwanis
To give primacy to human and spiritual, rather than to material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.
Kiwanis Motto
“Serving the Children of the World”
Kiwanis Name
The name “Kiwanis” was coined from a native American expression, “Nunc Kee-wanis,” which means, “we trade.”
Training success starts before you ever ask your dog to do anything. At Retrieving Freedom, creating the right environment is a key part of how we help dogs learn and succeed.
Choosing a quiet, non-distracting environment helps your dog focus on you instead of everything happening around them. Pick up toys, turn off the television, and make sure the dog you are working with is the only animal involved. Having your food ready in a pocket, bowl, or treat pouch also keeps the session flowing smoothly.
Katie Ruiz explains, “So many things can pull a dog’s attention away. Setting up the space ahead of time gives your dog the best chance to succeed.”
She also recommends choosing a marker word like “yes,” “good,” or “nice” and using it consistently. That word becomes a clear signal to your dog that they did something right and a reward is coming.
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Fix a Feline: Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Event for Outdoor Cats Cedar Bend Humane Society (CBHS) is hosting Fix a Feline, a low-cost spay and neuter event to help address pet overpopulation and support the health of community cats in the Cedar Valley.
🗓 February 1 – March 31, 2026 🐱 For barn & free-roaming cats Spay and neuter services are available at a reduced cost of $55 per cat for eligible outdoor free-roaming and barn cats four months of age or older.
⚠️ Ear tipping is required for all participating cats. Ear tipping is the universally recognized method used to identify cats that have been spayed or neutered, helping caretakers and animal welfare organizations quickly recognize altered cats in outdoor populations.
🐱 Services Available: • Rabies vaccinations are optional and offered at no cost with each spay/neuter surgery, upon request • Feline distemper vaccinations are available at a reduced cost of $20
🐱CBHS has a goal of altering 200 cats during this event, helping improve the health and stability of outdoor cat populations and reduce strain on shelters and rescues.
📞 Appointments are required and must be scheduled in advance. Call 319-486-1806 to schedule.
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We are excited to welcome Seth Sterns from The Job Foundation as our February 19th meeting. The Job Foundation's mission "to equip K-12 students and their families for economic advancement." With the end goal being "a long-term investment in youth growing up in low-income households by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and assets to become financially independent adults." ... See MoreSee Less
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Club History
The Kiwanis Club of Waterloo was founded in 1920, thereby becoming a part of one of the great community service organizations of the world, Kiwanis International.
Kiwanis of Waterloo is composed of men and women who are motivated by a common desire to serve their community. “We Build” is the motto under which Waterloo Kiwanians work to make Waterloo a better place in which to live. Working together without thought of personal gain, Waterloo Kiwanians voluntarily share the challenge of community improvement and leadership.
The Kiwanis Club of Waterloo takes pride in having given substantial support to the Scouting program, especially development of Camp Ingawanis (formerly Camp Ingachuck). The use of the last two syllables of Kiwanis for the name change was for the purpose of acknowledging appreciation for Waterloo Kiwanis’ generosity. Waterloo Kiwanis also played an important role in establishing the Goodwill Industries in Waterloo. Over the years Waterloo Kiwanis has provided financial support to a great variety of programs that have resulted in a happier and healthier community.
Kiwanis helps kids around the world. Our Kiwanis club looks out for our community and the Kiwanis international organization takes on large-scale challenges, such as fighting disease and poverty. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way!
For more than a century, Kiwanis has created opportunities for children to be curious, safe and healthy regardless of the community in which they live. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things can happen.
The Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The Kiwanis Vision
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.
The Objects of Kiwanis
Kiwanis Motto
“Serving the Children of the World”
Kiwanis Name
The name “Kiwanis” was coined from a native American expression, “Nunc Kee-wanis,” which means, “we trade.”
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Training success starts before you ever ask your dog to do anything. At Retrieving Freedom, creating the right environment is a key part of how we help dogs learn and succeed.
Choosing a quiet, non-distracting environment helps your dog focus on you instead of everything happening around them. Pick up toys, turn off the television, and make sure the dog you are working with is the only animal involved. Having your food ready in a pocket, bowl, or treat pouch also keeps the session flowing smoothly.
Katie Ruiz explains, “So many things can pull a dog’s attention away. Setting up the space ahead of time gives your dog the best chance to succeed.”
She also recommends choosing a marker word like “yes,” “good,” or “nice” and using it consistently. That word becomes a clear signal to your dog that they did something right and a reward is coming.
This foundation is critical in Service Dog training, where dogs must learn to stay focused and confident in busy, real-world environments. The same principles can help pet dogs succeed at home, too. ... See MoreSee Less
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Government can’t do it all—and that’s where nonprofits step up. Across the Cedar Valley, Nonprofits like Exceptional Persons, Inc. partner with their community to ensure people with differing abilities have opportunities, support, and meaningful connection. Nonprofits are neighbors helping neighbors—making sure no one falls through the cracks. #NonprofitsGetItDone NonprofitsGetItDone.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Don't miss our Lunch & Learn this Thursday!
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This candid conversation will explore expectations around workplace culture, flexibility, career growth, leadership, purpose, and communication, straight from the voices living it every day. ... See MoreSee Less
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Fix a Feline: Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Event for Outdoor Cats
Cedar Bend Humane Society (CBHS) is hosting Fix a Feline, a low-cost spay and neuter event to help address pet overpopulation and support the health of community cats in the Cedar Valley.
🗓 February 1 – March 31, 2026
🐱 For barn & free-roaming cats
Spay and neuter services are available at a reduced cost of $55 per cat for eligible outdoor free-roaming and barn cats four months of age or older.
⚠️ Ear tipping is required for all participating cats.
Ear tipping is the universally recognized method used to identify cats that have been spayed or neutered, helping caretakers and animal welfare organizations quickly recognize altered cats in outdoor populations.
🐱 Services Available:
• Rabies vaccinations are optional and offered at no cost with each spay/neuter surgery, upon request
• Feline distemper vaccinations are available at a reduced cost of $20
🐱CBHS has a goal of altering 200 cats during this event, helping improve the health and stability of outdoor cat populations and reduce strain on shelters and rescues.
📞 Appointments are required and must be scheduled in advance.
Call 319-486-1806 to schedule.
📍 Cedar Bend Humane Society
1166 West Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703-9634
#cedarbendhumanesociety #waterlooiowa #fixafeline ... See MoreSee Less
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We are excited to welcome Seth Sterns from The Job Foundation as our February 19th meeting. The Job Foundation's mission
"to equip K-12 students and their families for economic advancement." With the end goal being "a long-term investment in youth growing up in low-income households by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and assets to become financially independent adults." ... See MoreSee Less
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