The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley Turns 30!
2025 Honorees include:
Hugh Field
Bonnie Humble
Roger Kueter
Sherman Lundy
Beverly Michael
Robert Neymeyer
Karen Page
Levorn Robinson
Hugh Field
Bonnie Humble
Roger Kueter
Sherman Lundy
Beverly Michael
Robert Neymeyer
Karen Page
Levorn Robinson
8 over 80 is an opportunity to celebrate remarkable individuals from the Cedar Valley who are 80 or older and who have spent their lives demonstrating leadership. Honorees have made a difference and set examples in their careers and lives, continuing to contribute now in the past to our community's well-being.
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Summer Volunteering
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Summer opportunities are heating up across the Cedar Valley!
We’ve compiled a growing list of ways you can get involved, give back, and make a difference this season. Whether you have a few hours or a whole day, there is a volunteer opportunity waiting just for you. Everyone should find their perfect fit and volunteer this summer. Let’s spread joy and make the most of the sunshine together! For the list, click HERE! |
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Mayors' Volunteer Awards and Top Teen Awards
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Mayors' Volunteer Award Nominees:
Volunteer Award Nancie Groszkruger nominated by UnityPoint - Allen Hospital Tonja Roland-Ludwig nominated by House of Hope Angie Edgington nominated by House of Hope *Jeanne Olson nominated by Beyond Pink Team Gary Kroeger nominated by Cedar Valley Hospitality House John Wheeler nominated by Northeast Iowa Food Bank Carol Poppe nominated by MercyOne Northeast Iowa *David Walker nominated by MercyOne Northeast Iowa Victoria DeFrancisco nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley *Emmett Oakley nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Cedar Valley Adel Kessler nominated by Hearst Center for the Arts *Jim Thompson nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley Beth Wagner nominated by Cedar Valley Hospice Janelle Smeins nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley Dan Keagle nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley Dave Stoen nominated by Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley Aaron and Suzi Wikner nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley Shane Gardner nominated by Love INC of the Cedar Valley Clinton Munson nominated by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Warren Brecheisen nominated by Cedar Falls Community Theatre Jim Taylor nominated by Cedar Falls Community Theatre Lori Eberhard nominated by Main Street Waterloo *Nick Hedrick nominated by Main Street Waterloo Ralph Gates nominated by The Salvation Army of Waterloo/Cedar Falls Outstanding Emerging Volunteer Award Katie Clark nominated by UnityPoint - Allen Hospital Emily Bertlshofer nominated by House of Hope *Emily Seliga nominated by Iowa Irish Fest Lifetime Achievement Volunteer Award *Maggie Harn nominated by UnityPoint - Allen Hospital Judy Jacobsmeier nominated by MercyOne Northeast Iowa Sue Lund nominated by P.E.T. P.A.L.S. and Cedar Bend Humane Society Jim Young nominated by Friends of Hartman Reserve Candy Nardini nominated by American Cancer Society Doug Johnson nominated by Cedar Falls Tourism * Denotes the Mayors' Volunteer Award honorees 
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Mayors' Top Teen Award Nominees:
Cedar Falls High School: Ellie Anton, Britain Atkins, Gina Brooks, Cameryn Davis, Kenzie Devine, Mattie Dieken, Diva Dodiya, Natalie Garcia, Anna Gerdes, Annalise Gilbert, Andrew Goetsch, Alex Goetsch, Sydney Grant, Brayden Hunt, Chase Kies, Eliza Kirschenmann, Bradyn Lawrence, Mae Martin, Sejla Mehmedovic, Emily Meyer, Mya Miller, James Peng, Abigail Peters, Diya Pradeep, Paige Russell, Gabe Showalter, Jada Strohman, Sana Tabei, Amy Tran, Ali Wildeboer, Rae Wilson, Kennedy Yokem Columbus High School: Evan Lytle, Kathryn Malek, Emily Sayer Don Bosco Catholic High School: Braxtyn Smith Expo High School: Isaiah Hibben Holmes Junior High School: Molly Torruella Hudson High School: Mikayla Dale, Maya Hoppes, Ken Kane, Jaelynn Mentel, Morgan Wittrock Jesup High School: Ryan Treptow Waterloo East High School: Keegan Aitchison, Hailey Allen, Lindzee Cannon, Leila Dizdarevic, Imani Dorris, Logan Earle, Rebecca Hockey, Addison Judas, Niara Myles, Carter Peters, Liberty Pfalzgraf, Amiyah Shavers, Mathias Smith, Gianni Speller, Anna Werning, Cheyenne White, Leaija Wright Waterloo West High School: Kaylynn Crawford, Knya Dellit, McKenna Galanits, Ryne Green, Dean Hempel, Ryan Herink, Damian Jackson, Bailey Kestel, John-Michael Koch, Sharon Ling, Plamedi Mahamba, Jahlil Manago, Anna Riordan, Benjamin Ritter, Harrison Ritter, Salma Sahir-Orozco, Jada Smith, Hunter Spitzer, Elexis Steimel, Sophia Vandersee, Daisy Williams, NaVahn Wright 
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WEEKLY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Featured Agencies
The Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley (VCCV) partners with 200+ community organizations in Black Hawk County.
Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
Click on an organization to get involved today!
Check out this week's featured agencies and their volunteer needs below.
Click on an organization to get involved today!
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Cedar Falls Historical Society
Who We Are: Our mission is to collect, preserve, educate people about, and celebrate the history of Cedar Falls. |
Care Initiatives Hospice
What We Do: Care Initiatives Hospice is committed to providing dignified and compassionate care for Iowans in their final days. |
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony
Mission: is sharing live music, championing innovation, and celebrating our common humanity. |
Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre
Who We Are: The mission of Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theatre is to provide high quality theater productions, entertainment, and education for the cultural and creative enrichment of the Northeast Iowa community. Our vision is for a growing, creative community theatre closely in touch with the needs and desires of its audiences. |
OUR NETWORK
Connecting Community, Changing Lives
THANK YOU
Supporters of the VCCV
Thank you to our generous donors, sponsors, and community supporters who provide us with the opportunity to facilitate and implement a variety of service experiences throughout Black Hawk County. We appreciate your contributions! |
