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An Excellent Opportunity for Scouts Working on Their Environmental Science Merit Badge

This is an excellent opportunity for Scouts to get involved with a Water Quality Testing effort to monitor water quality in the area. Since all Scouts have to earn Environmental Science Merit Badge, this activity could help in earning that merit badge. Contact Ashley Kittle at the NRCS/Soil and Water Conservation Office to volunteer.

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Popcorn Pick-up Times and Locations!

Popcorn pick-up is Friday September 12th.

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Baylor University Research Finds Eagle Scouts Have Positive, Lasting Influence on American Society

Nationwide study shows those who attain Scouting’s highest rank enhance youth’s values, ethics, decision making, relationships and personal development

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High Adventure Awaits Your Troop in 2016

There will be upcoming opportunities for contingents to the High Adventure Bases for SUMMER 2016! So, if your troop or crew is looking for something new, challenging and life-changing for your Scouts, a High Adventure trip is the way to go! If interested, please contact Keely Kangas. [email protected]

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River Valley Robotics Team Forming

Boy Scouts in the River Valley District are invited to participate in the FTC Robotics Team “Benny and the Jets”.

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Get in The Game with Scouting!

For the first time in memory the entire State of Iowa is using the same recruiting theme and materials for our Cub Scout recruiting. With the gracious assistance of the 3 State University Football Coaches (Mark Farly-Northern Iowa, Kirk Ferentz-Iowa, Paul Rhoads-Iowa State) we have a football-themed invitation for new Scouts to join the program this year.

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