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BSA Fieldbook Author, Robert Birkby, to Visit Ingwanis Adventure Base on July 24th, 2014

By Council Admin | 07/01/2014

Robert Birkby, the author of the Boy Scout Fieldbook wil be riding in RAGBRAI this summer and is scheduled to visit and stay overnight at Ingawanis Adventure Base on Thursday, July 24th. He will be visiting with the Scoutmasters at the steak fry and speaking with the campers that evening.

River Valley Selected as New District Name

By Council Admin | 07/01/2014

Unit and district leadership in the former Wabuha and Sun Rivers districts were asked to select a new district name. Six names were presented by the nae committee to the districts’ leaders and River Valley was the winning selection. The districts will officially merge operations into the River Valley beginning on July 1st.

Camporall “Jamboree Style”– July Update

By Council Admin | 07/01/2014

Recognizing 90 years of Camp Ingawanis on October 10-12, 2014 at Ingawanis Adventure Base near Waverly, Iowa.

Archery Director Needed ASAP!!

By Council Admin | 06/20/2014

We are in need of an Archery Director for Camp ASAP! If you are interested, please contact Madonna Nelson or get in touch with the office at 319-234-2867.

Summertime Pack Awards 2014

By Council Admin | 06/13/2014

The Summertime Pack Award is given to those Packs that do at least one activity per month when school is out in June, July, and August. Congratulations to the following recipients…

Safety Services Career Camp- Can You Meet the Challenge?!

By Council Admin | 06/11/2014

From July 14-17, 2014, the Waterloo Safety Services Department will host its 3rd annual Safety Services Career Camp that will allow high schoolers to explore the exciting opportunities that await you in a career in public safety.

Boy Scout “Prepared. For LIfe.” Iowa License Plate Now Available

By Council Admin | 06/06/2014

Here’s how: Print off the application from our website or pick one up at the Winnebago Council Service Center, fill out, and TURN BACK INTO THE OFFICE– NOT THE IOWA DOT!!

NEED KITCHEN STAFF FOR SUMMER CAMP!

By Council Admin | 06/06/2014

Positions have been filled; thank you for your interest!

Boy Scouts Elect Dr. Robert Gates as Organization’s National President

By Council Admin | 06/06/2014

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) National Council elected Dr. Robert M. Gates, former secretary of defense and former director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as the organization’s national president. Dr. Gates spoke to the Scouting family during the organization’s National Annual Meeting.

Elliot Cabin Gets a New Roof

By Council Admin | 06/06/2014

Elliot Cabin gets a new roof! Check out this article for pictures!