Kiwanis Honored for Philanthropy

The Story County Alliance for Philanthropy honored the Kiwanis Clubs of Story County as the Outstanding Group Fundraiser at the 9th Annual Story County Philanthropy Day luncheon and awards ceremony held November 14, 2013.  Ames Golden K was… Read More

Philippines Relief

Our NE-IA District of Kiwanis is anxious to help bring relief to the Philippines after the Typhoon Haiyan.   The fact that there are over 150 Kiwanis Clubs in the Philippines just helps us see those folks as our… Read More

Recycling Paper Project Update

NOTE:  Cardboard is no longer accepted. Total raised so far:$37,505 from 1,998,670 pounds of paper! As of May, 2023,  we have received over $37,505 from 1.99 million pounds —999 tons— of paper collections.  We are now loading our… Read More

Equipment for ChildServe provided by Ames Golden K

Ames Golden K provided funds to ChildServe to purchase playground equipment at their site.  Here, volunteers from United Way just finished assembly of that equipment.

Al Wagner Honored for Outstanding Service

President Don Muff presents the Distinguished Service Award to Al Wagner for Al’s outstanding service to Ames Golden K over many years.  The award, presented at the Oct. 3, 2013 meeting of Ames Golden K, is the highest… Read More

Recycling Paper Project

  Golden K’er Jim Penney is ready to carry another load of paper for the Ames Golden K paper recycling project to the collection trailer at CENEX, 919 East Lincoln Way, Ames.  Having started in the fall of… Read More

Given Away 2012-13

Ames Golden K Kiwanis gave away a total of $18,910 to local organizations in the Club year 2012-2013!   Here are the agencies supported: Ames Public Library                                                                                          $500 Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (ACCESS)    … Read More

Golden K Singers at Senior Show 2013

The Golden K Singers is a group of 20+ singers who love to sing and spread encouragement through music.  Here we are performing as part of the August, 2013 Senior Variety Show, a long-time Ames traditional show to… Read More

Serving Teen Maze

We were part of a large volunteer force to help the 2013 Teen Maze event in Boone, IA for Youth & Shelter Services.  Dick Wilson, above, Pete Peterson, below by the sign, and Denny Tice in the “Ticket… Read More

Golden K Supports Bethesda Food Pantry

Tom Peter (left),President Ames Golden K Kiwanis, presented a $1500 check to Laura Miller team member, Bethesda Community Food Pantry.  The food pantry is one of the charities that Kiwanis Golden K support.  The pantry currently serves between 350 to… Read More