Once again, the Kiwanis River Trail Run was a great event. Whether you ran or walked, whether you covered the course alone or in a group, everyone had fun! Thanks to your participation and the generousity of our sponsors, volunteeers, and the City of Galena, we will award grants to organizations that serve the youth of Galena later this month.
So far it looks like the weather will be perfect for this event. Join us on April 18th for the Kiwanis Club of Galena River Trail Run. It’s a great event for friends and families. Proceeds go to fund grants that benefit youth activities in the Galena area. Click on the QR code to register.
We were honored to host our Kiwanis Governor’s visit at the DeSoto House in Galena on March 14th. It was a great event followed by members marching in the Saint Patrick’s Day parade. Thanks to all who helped make this a wonderful day.
Don’t miss out! The River Trail Run is fast approaching! This event, which has become a season opener for local runners, will be held on April 18th. Commit early and get a discounted rate. Proceeds go to grants that support youth and families in the Galena area. Click on the QR code for registration details.
Congratulations to our Kiwanis Club of Galena officers for the 2025/2026 year. Our newly elected Lt. Governor Cindy Kohlmann conducted the installation ceremony and presented officers with boxes of cake mix to make or donate to the local food pantry. Pictured above Left to Right: Joanne Muzzey, co-President; Ty Cocagne, Treasurer; Cindy Kohlmann, Lt Governor; Libby Miller, Secretary; Bill Caron co-President.
This year we showed support for our community by selling sweet treats at the Lions Club of Galena Oktoberfest. It was a perfect day! Pictured above members Kere K and Ty C.
Our club proudly contributes to many organizations in the Galena area. This year, we demonstrated our support in various ways. One of these was by being a hole sponsor for the Food Pantry Golf Outing. This agency provides much needed nutritional support to those experiencing food insecurity in our community.
This week we hosted our Kiwanis GHS Scholarship recipients. Club President Stacy Bouldoukian presented certificates to the graduates at the Graduation Awards Ceremony and then they were invited to lunch to get their checks and tell us about their future plans.
Kim Winter, winner of the $1,000 technical school scholarship, plans to attend Western Tech to study Nursing. Will Anderson, winner of the $1,000 academic scholarship, plans to attend NICC to study welding and also will attend Worsham School of Mortuary Science.
We recently held a luncheon at Prairie Ridge to honor the seven recipients of their 2025 Grant. Funds for the grants are generated from the Annual River Trail Run in April and go toward organizations with an emphasis on helping children and improving the quality of life in the Galena community.
This year the local organizations receiving funds were: St. Vincent DePaul; Galena Knights of Columbus; Galena Art & Recreation Center; Galena HIgh School American Exchange Program; Family Enrichment Program; Galena Center for the Arts; and the Galena Police Department.
The run is one of several events that the Kiwanis Club of Galena sponsors or is involved with during the year and includes; 4th of July Fireworks, Country Fair, Oktoberfest, Peanut Day , road clean up, City park improvements, GHS Scholarships, GHS Key Club, Kiwanis International, and community volunteering.
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