Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $800 to Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance {GNEA} through the club’s Charity Donation Program. GNEA provides financial emergency assistance to Story County households for rent, utilities, food assistance vouchers, and transportation. … Read More
GK Listeners Program, 2022
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Last Updated: November 5, 2022 by Joe T
Like other Kiwanis clubs, Ames Golden K’s primary focus is service to children. In Winter 2014, Golden K leadership began considering a more direct outreach to students in Ames and proposed a new reading service project for elementary… Read More
Working at ISU Dining
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Last Updated: January 3, 2024 by Joe T
To help fund our Charity Donation Program, 28 Ames Golden K Kiwanis volunteers have assisted the Iowa State University “Conversations” Dining Hall staff in preparing and serving mid-day meals to the hundreds of students who occupy… Read More
Roadside Cleanup May, 2021
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Last Updated: June 22, 2021 by Joe T
Fifteen members of Ames Golden K recently performed Spring litter cleanup on their Iowa Adopt-A-Road two-mile segment of E. 13th Street/220th Street. Golden K has performed Spring and Fall cleanup on this stretch of road every year since… Read More
Cyclone Country AKTION Club Support, 2020
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
The Cyclone Country AKTION Club has as its mission to be a community service club for adults living with disabilities. AKTION clubs are a sponsored learning program within the family of Kiwanis Clubs thru Kiwanis International. The club… Read More
Kiwanians Dig for Miracle League Park
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
On September 4th, 12 Ames Golden K Kiwanis members plus other Kiwanians from Division 11 Kiwanis spent the morning at Ames new All-Inclusive Park and Miracle League Field cleaning up the grounds and planting flower beds. The park and… Read More
ACCESS Support, 2020
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently donated $1,000 to the Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support {ACCESS}. Their mission is to address the roots and impact of sexual and domestic violence with services that enhance safety, empower survivors,… Read More
Good Neighbor Residence Project
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
Ames Golden K recently presented a check for $800 to Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance {GNEA} through the club’s Charity Donation Program. GNEA provides financial emergency assistance to Story County households for rent, utilities, food assistance vouchers, and transportation. … Read More
Five Special $1000 Awards!!
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
Ames Golden K Kiwanis Club recently awarded Five $1,000 one-time Grants to charities and agencies who help children and families in Ames and surrounding communities. The competitive grants were from fund-raising activities and donations from Golden K members… Read More
Alleviating Childhood Hunger
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Last Updated: March 3, 2020 by Joe T
Recent data shows that 15% of Story County families are experiencing food insecurity. Many local food pantries are having shortages to keep up with the demand. The Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District has set “Alleviating Childhood Hunger” as… Read More
Christmas at the AKTION Club
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Last Updated: October 4, 2022 by Joe T
The Ames Golden K Singers presented a choral program at the Dec. 17 meeting of the Cyclone Country AKTION Club. A variety of Christmas Carols and several rousing Broadway Musical selections were presented to a large and very… Read More
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