Mason’s Lighthouse Gala, November 7th 2026.
The Grinnell Rotary Club is purchasing a table for this event. For tickets, please contact Bev Arthur at 641-891-0913. Cutoff is Tues evening, October 13 2026
RYLA 2027
Save the Dates & Exciting Updates!
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders — With Your Help!
The Iowa RYLA Board is gearing up for another incredible year of inspiring young leaders, and we have some exciting updates to share with District 6000 Rotarians!
Iowa RYLA 2027: Save the Dates & Exciting Updates!
Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders — With Your Help!
The Iowa RYLA Board is gearing up for another incredible year of inspiring young leaders, and we have some exciting updates to share with District 6000 Rotarians!
📅 Mark Your Calendars!
Iowa RYLA 2027: July 25–30, 2027
RYLA 2027 Updates & Best Practices Zoom Meeting
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.
We invite Rotarians from across District 6000 to join us for an informative and engaging session! We'll share what's new for 2027, discuss best practices for recruiting and selecting students, and explore ways clubs can support their RYLA participants before and after the conference.
PLUS — we'll introduce an exciting new initiative: Amplify Iowa RYLA! Learn how this initiative will help strengthen and expand the impact of RYLA for future generations.
RSVP for the October 22 Meeting Join the Zoom Meeting 2027 Registration Update
The student registration fee for Iowa RYLA 2027 will be $580 per student. This adjustment reflects rising conference material and operating costs while allowing us to continue delivering the exceptional leadership experience our students deserve.
We recognize that sponsoring a student is an important investment for Rotary clubs. The RYLA Board remains committed to pursuing sponsorships and philanthropic support to help keep the program accessible to as many young leaders as possible.
Why RYLA Matters
RYLA is more than a weeklong leadership conference — it's an investment in the future of our communities and Rotary itself. Students leave with greater confidence, stronger leadership skills, lasting friendships, and a deeper understanding of Service Above Self. Many alumni carry those lessons into their careers, communities, and even future Rotary membership.
Every student sponsored represents an opportunity to change a life.
Thank you to the Rotary clubs and Rotarians throughout District 6000 who continue to make this life-changing experience possible. Together, we're developing tomorrow's leaders and inspiring the next generation of Rotarians!
We hope to see you on October 22!
Iowa RYLA Leadership
Greg Probst — Iowa RYLA Board Chair
Marie Pipes — Iowa RYLA 2027 Conference Chair
Anupam Mittra — Iowa RYLA 2027 Conference Chair-Elect
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Latest picture from the Rotary Club of Same, Tanzania showing the progress on the water project in the village of Manama, Same District. Posted March 17 2026.
The Grinnell Rotary Club held its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Following the opening of the meeting, members shared good news and club business.
Jo Becker, a Grinnell Rotary Club member presented an update to the club regarding Water and Sanitation in the village of Menamu, Same District Tanzania. This is the 10th year that Grinnell Rotary has been involved in water and sanitation projects in Tanzania. In 2019, Dan and Jo Becker traveled to Tanzania to view the water project process.
The international water project began in 2014 when a Rotarian from Ames spoke to our club about the project and asked that we partner with them on their Global Grant. Since that time, Grinnell Rotary has partnered with Ames, other Rotary Clubs from Iowa, the US and International, and is now involved with the fifth water project. In total, approximately $1.5 million in Rotary Global Grants have been distributed to villages in Tanzania (Same District). About 12,000 people have been positively impacted in multiple villages. The present project is located in Same which is in the mountainous Killmanjaro area of Tanzania, impacting the villages of Menamu, about 5,580 feet above sea level.
Previously, villages would have to walk long distances to collect water that was untreated for bacterial infections and cleanliness.Having clean and safe water allows the villages to have sanitation, and to increase their agriculture and livestock products.
Rotary Clubs bring project management and sustainability. All the labor is provided by the villages. Assessments, surveys and design are completed beforehand as part of the grant application to Rotary International.
What separates Rotary International projects over other endeavours is the on-going participation of the local Rotary Clubs before, during and after completion of these water and sanitation projects.
If you are interested in learning more about membership in the Rotary Club of Grinnell, the club meets every Tuesday evening at 5:30 at West Side Family Restaurant. – Peter Jackson text here
MICA received 13,516 pounds of food donations for the month.
August 2025 Montezuma
Local Salvation Army service extension unit completes special projects in the county as fiscal year ends.
The Poweshiek County Salvation Army Service Extension Unit #261 is based out of Montezuma and is comprised of Chairman Darla Wilson, Bell Ringing Coordinator Bruce Blankenfeld, Treasurer and Co-Welfare Secretary Karen Meek, and Welfare Secretary Annette Deering—all volunteers.
Salvation Army service extension units exist to provide temporary or emergency welfare assistance to individuals and families in the county that they represent throughout the whole year. Service extension units may also apply to the Omaha district office for special projects to be funded—these projects should be addressing needs that cannot be met by any other means.
The budget for providing assistance and special projects consists of the money raised from the Red Kettle (bell ringing) over the Christmas season and any other special funding that the unit may have such as community fund drives, personal giving, trusts, etc.
Service Above Self
Grinnell, IA 50112
United States of America