Past Speakers:
August 18, 2026 Speakers were, Kim Davis Exec Dir, Dana Franck, Dir Comm Impact and Katy Meriwether Grant & Development Assoc. From THE CROCUS FOUNDATION. This Non Profit works to Improve the lives of Cancer Survivors. One on One Individual Plans for exercise, nutrition and supportive wellness services. A very Impressive program. They have an event on September 30th. Check their website crocusfoundation.com
August 04, 2026 speaker was Nick Halder, Executive & Artistic Director, The Grand Opera House Nick gave a "Grand" talk about his background, the history and what is happening at the Grand. On Saturday 8-15 "Spotlight on Our Future" event. Check it out and More on their Website thegrandoperahouse.com
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July 21,2026 Speaker was Teri Goodmann from Field of Dreams "Bring it Home" Campaign. She spoke about the Campaign but added many stories about the MLB, folks vistng the site from all over the world. Very informative and Interesting.
bringithomeiowa.com Website for Campaign
fieldofdreamsmoviesite.com Website for 1989 film & more
Speaker: Miki Robinson - Operations and Marketing Manager
Organization: Bell Tower Theather
Topic: History and upcoming events
Web Site: Bell Tower Theater – Dubuque's Hometown Theater
Speaker: Ann McDonough - Supervisor
Organization: Dubuque County
Topic: Question and Answer format
Web Site: Board of Supervisors | Dubuque County, IA (dubuquecountyiowa.gov)
Program Host: Mike Campbell
Speaker: Paul Scherner - East Region Zone #3 Chair
Organization: Iowa Lions - Duuque Evening Lions
Topic: Rezone Iowa Lions District & Membership
Web Site: Iowa 9NE Lions District (iowalions9ne.org)
Program Host: Mike Campbell
Speaker: Megan Ruiz - Executive Director
Organization: Presentation Lantern Center
Location: 900 Jackson Street | Suite LL5-1 | Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Educational opportunities and advocacy to adult immigrants
Web Site: thelanterncenter.org
Phone: 563-557-7134
E-mail: megan@thelanterncenter.org
Flyer: PDF File
Program Host: Amy Hickey
Speaker: Ray Kruse - Food Systems Program Coordinator
Organization: Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Location: 14858 West Ridge Lane, Suite 2
Topic: Soil composition 101 & Best potting mix / potting soil for potted plaints.
Web Site: Dubuque County Extension and Outreach (iastate.edu)
Phone: 563-583-6496
Program Host: Edward Wagner
Speaker: Randy Lyon
Organization: Sons of American Revolution
Topic: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and teaching American history to future generations. Also whether or not your ancestor meets the criteria for your membership.
Web Site: National Society Sons of the American Revolution
Program Host: Karin Stephenson
Speaker: Vicki Bechen - Broker Associate
Organization: Brissey Realty
Location: 3388 Kennedy Circle, Suite A * Dubuque, Liowa
Topic: How COVID-19 affected the housing market
Web Site: Property Search in Dubuque, Real Estate (brisseyrealty.com)
Phone: 563-590-2287
Program Host: Kate Noonan
Speaker: Bob Schiel - Assistant City Engineer
Organization: City of Dubuque
Location: 50W 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
Topic: Why there is a repair project for the Northwest Arterial
Web Site: Northwest Arterial State of Good Repair Project
Program Host: Kate Noonan
Speaker: Shirley Templeton Vaughn - Project Coordinator
Organization: Caregiver Resource Center / Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Location: 700 Locust Street, Suite 195
Topic: Who are we? / What is it?
PDF File: Caregiver Resource Center
Web Site: Caregiver Resource Center/Foundation of Great Dubuque
Phone: P: 563-588-2700
C: 563-543-7121
Program Host: Mariene Casper
Speaker: John Klastermann - Director
Organization: Public Works
Location: 925 Kerper CT Dubuque, IA 52001
Topic: Different departments within Public Works and their duties
PDF File: Curbside Collection Carts
PDF File: Construction Projects 2022
Web Site: Public Works | Dubuque, IA - Official Website (cityofdubuque.org)
Phone: 563-589-4250
Program Host: Noon Lions Club
Speaker: Marlene Woller / Board of Directors
Organization: Multicultural Family Center
Location: 1157 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Topic: What is Multicultural Family Center and what they offer
Web Site: Homepage | Multicultural Family Center (mfcdbq.org)
Phone: 563-582-3681 office
Program Host: Noon Lions Club
Speaker: Julie Kronlage / Vice President of Sales
Organization: Travel Dubuque
Location: 300 Main Street, Suite 120 - Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Leading tourism destination, promotion and development to enhance and expand the Dubuque area experience.
Web Site: Travel Dubuque - What to Do, Taste, Explore in Dubuque, Iowa
Phone: 563-845-7698 office
563-599-1143 Cell
Program Host: Nelson Klavitter
Speaker: Merle Santjer
Organization: The Miracle League of Dubuque
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park (2970 Miracle League Drive) Dubuque
Topic: Presented a $5,000 donation to Miracle League – Topic: 2022 Lineup
Web Site: Miracle League Dubuque
e-mail: MiracleLeagueofdubuque@gmail.com
Program Host: Ed Wagner
Speaker: Becky Bodish - Program Manager
Organization: Four Mounds - Dubuque
Location: 4900 Pedru Rd., Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Housing Education and Rehabilition Training Program
Web Site: Home - Four Mounds Foundation
Phone: 563-557-7292
Program Host: Noon Lions Club
Speaker: Rachel Dilling / Executive Director
Organization: Habitat for Humanity
Location: 900 Jackson Street / Suite LL5-2E / Dubuque, Iowa
Topic: Construct or Remodel homes for Habitat Homeownership.
Web Site: https://habitatdjc.org
Phone: 563-556-2195
Program Host: Chris Stagel
Speaker: Chris Stagel
Organization: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Location: 350 E. 3rd St. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Can The River Count On You?
Web Site: www.1mississippi.org
Phone: 312-754-0402 (1 Mississippi Campaign Chicago)
563-557-9545 (National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium)
Program Host: Paul Lewis
Speaker: Janathan Ismail & Wayne Bichholtz
Organization: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Location: 350 E. 3rd St. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Programs and events that are offered at the Museum & Aquarium
Web Site: https://www.rivermuseum.com/
Phone: 563-557-9545
Program Host: Jim Trannel
Speaker: John Pregler
Topic: When, why and how Abraham Lincoln visited Dubuque
Program Host: Michelle Malone
Speaker: Vicki Jensen - AENP, FNP-BC
Organization: Unity Point Health - Finley Hospial
Location: 350 N. Grandview Avenue Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Wound Care Awareness
Web Site: https://www.unitypoint.org
Phone: 563-557-2701
Program Host: Ed Wagner
Speaker: Carol McEllhiney
Organization: Paws With A Cause
Location: 4646 S. Division, Wayland, MI 49348
Topic: PAWS Service Dogs are custom-trained to assist people with physical disabilities
Web Site: https://www.pawswithacause.org/
Phone: 616-877-7297
Program Host: Lisa Kloft
Speaker: Cindy Kohlmann - Coordinator
Organization: Pathway of Hope (The Salvation Army)
Location: 1099 Iowa St. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Helping families overcome challenges like unemployment, unstable housing, and lack of education
Web Site: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/pathway/
Phone: 563-556-1573
E-mail: cindy_kohlmann@usc.salvationarmy.org
Program Host: Nelson Klavitter
Speaker: David Klavitter - Chief Marketing Officer
Organization: Dupaco
Location: 3999 Pennsylvania Ave. Dubuque, IA 52002
Topic: Dupaco Community aiming to acquire, renovate historic downtown building for new operations center
Web Site: https://www.dupaco.com/about/dupaco-leadership/senior-leadership/
Phone: 563-557-7600
Program Host: Tony Kepler
Speaker: Michaela Freiburger - Program Specialist
Organization: Dubuque Main Street
Location: 1069 Main Street
Topic: What is happening in Downtown Dubuque
Web Site: http://downtowndubuque.org/
Phone: 563-588-4400
Program Host: Dave Howe
Speaker: Travis Schrobilgen - Planning Technician
John Pregler - Long Range Planning
Organization: City of Dubuque
Location: 50 West 13th Street | Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: 2017 Comprehensive Plan Executive Summary
Web Site: www.CityofDubuque.org/ImagineDubuque
Phone: 563-589-4210
E-mail: tschrobi@cityofdubuque.org
Program Host: Sara Garcia
Speaker: Megan Ruiz - Executive Director
Organization: Presentation Lantern Center
Location: 900 Jackson Street | Suite LL5-1 | Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Educational opportunities and advocacy to adult immigrants
Web Site: https://thelanterncenter.org/
Phone: 563-557-7134
E-mail: thelanterncenter@gmail.com
Program Host: Jack Frick
Speaker: Wendy Runde - Vice President & General Manager
Organization: Diamond Jo Casino
Location: 301 Bell Street - Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Diamond Jo
Web Site: DiamondJoDubuque.com
Phone: 563-690-4965
E-mail: wendyrunde@boydgaming.com
Program Host: Jane Steele
Speaker: Eric Stierman - Dubuque County Treasurer America Rivers Phase III & Kristin Hill - Bee Branch Communications Specialist
Organization: Bee Branch Creek Restoration - City of Dubuque
Location: 50 W. 13th St. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: America's River Phase III
Web Site: https://www.cityofdubuque.org/1420/Americas-River-III
Phone: 563-690-6068 (Kristin Hill)
Program Host: Marie Trannel
Speaker: Mike Lenstra
Organization: Trivingo - is a product of Alexxus Entertainment
Topic: Trivia+Bingo=Trivingo / How this is the ideal solution for parties and fundraisers
Web Site: http://www.alexxus.org/trivingo/trivingo_home_page.html
Phone: 563-275-6501
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Program Host: Jim Trannel
Speaker: Bruce Howes
Organization: St. Vincent de Paul
Location: 1351 Iowa St. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Services that St. Vincent de Paul provides
Web Site: https://www.svdpusa.org/
Phone: 563-584-2225
Program Host: Rick Kizer
Speaker: Darlene Bolsinger
Organization: Hillcrest
Location: 2005 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Reflections in the Park
Web Site: https://hillcrest-fs.org/events/reflections-in-the-park-3/
Park Location: Louis Murphy Park, 1700 South Grandview Av., Dubuque, IA.
Phone: 563-583-7357
Program Host: Ed Wagner
Speaker: Cathy Goodman - Director
Organization: Mystery Dinner Theater
Location: Stone Cliff Winery - (Historic Star Brewery, 600 Star Brewery Dr., Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Topic: Up coming plays, Dates, Four course meal and Overview of cast and play preformances
Web Site: https://www.stonecliffwinery.com/mystery-dinner-theater/
Reservations: (563)583-6100
Program Host: Mary Trannel
Speaker: Wally Wernimont - Asistant Planner
Organization: The City of Dubuque
Topic: Researching A Historic Property
Location: 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Program Host: Jane Steele
Speaker: Nicole Breitbach - Executive Director
Organization: American Red Cross of Northeast Iowa Chapter
Topic: The mission / values and services that the Redcross offers.
Web Site: http://www.redcross.org/
Phone: (563)564-4564
Location: 2400 Asbury Rd. Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Program Host: Jim Trannel
Speaker: Matt Klutzaritz - Scout Executive / CEO
Organization: Boy Scouts Of America
Topic: What is happening in the Northeast Iowa Council in the present and in the future.
Web Site: http://www.scoutsiowa.org/
Phone (563)556-4343
Toll Free (800)866-2721
Location: 10601 Military Rd. P.O. Box 732 Dubuque, Iowa
Program Host: Geranda Keppler
Speaker: Mary Jo Kluesner - Personal Trainer
Organization: YMCA
Topic: Stay on track, meet your personal goals and live a healthier life.
Web Site: https://dubuquey.org/personal-training/
YMCA/YWCA Phone: (563)556-3371
Personal Phone: (563)590-7875
Location: 35 North Booth Street Dubuque, Iowa
Program Host: Nelson Klavitter
Speaker: Kristina Ann Beytien - Proprietor
Organization: Upcycle Dubuque
Topic: Creative reuse center - turning unusable materials into new and creative items.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/upcycledbq/about/?ref=page_internal
Phone: (563)213-4465
Location: 1838 Central Ave. Dubuque, Iowa
Program Host: Gene Noonan
Speaker: Richard Congdon - 1st Vice District Governor
Organization: Iowa 9NE Lions District
Topic: Membership, Leadership and Lions Clubs in 9NE District
Web Site: https://www.iowalions9ne.org/
Program Host: Tony Keppler
Speaker: Geranda Keppler
Organization: Northeast Iowa Community College
Topic: Self motivation for self-esteem
Program Host: Dave Howe
Speaker: Wendy Mihm-Herold - Ph D Vice President Business & Community Solutions
Organization: Northeast Iowa Community College
Topic: NICC helps high school students and non traditional students and how to save on college loans by attending NICC
Web Site: https://www.nicc.edu/
Phone: (563)556-5110
