Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary Club

09/24/2026

Join the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids as we welcome Dr. Megan Franklin, Director of Athletics at the University of Northern Iowa, for a look inside Panther Nation.

Her program, “The Legacy of Panther Athletics,” will explore the tradition, people and accomplishments that have shaped UNI Athletics—and the vision for building on that legacy in the years ahead.

Whether you Bleed Purple & Gold or simply enjoy a great story about leadership, teamwork and excellence, this is a Rotary program you won’t want to miss.

💜💛 The Legacy of Panther Athletics
🎤 Dr. Megan Franklin, UNI Director of Athletics
📅 Sept 28 | ⏰ noon | 📍 Doubletree in downtown Cedar Rapids

Go Panthers! 🐾

09/21/2026

Join us Monday, October 5 at noon at the DoubleTree in Cedar Rapids to hear Layne Sheetz, Founder and CEO of Camp Yesandia. This should be another great program.

09/03/2026

Wes Bruns is our speaker noon, Monday, September 14 at the Double Tree in downtown Cedar Rapids. Wes is a coach, husband, father and author of the book When Life Changes the Game. Hear his life story of personal triumphs and tragedies including the loss of 4 family members to carbon monoxide. Invite a friend and join us.

08/31/2026

Thanks to District Governor Jeff Halverson for his message and encouragement at our meeting!

It was also wonderful to hear from exchange student Eleanor about her incredible year in Italy, and from our 2026 RYLA students, Sophie and Sophia, about their experiences this past summer.

Building understanding, developing young leaders, and connecting people across cultures are at the heart of Rotary. It was great to see those values come to life through Eleanor, Sophie, and Sophia.

08/30/2026

The CR Downtown Rotary Service & Social Committee knows how to serve hard and have fun doing it!
A big thank-you to Rotarian Tim for hosting our year-end wrap-up at his home on beautiful Lake Delhi. It was a great way to celebrate a year of service, fellowship, and making a difference together.
Want to be part of the fun—and help make an impact in our community? We’re always looking for more Rotarians to join the Service & Social Committee. Come serve, connect, and have a great time with us!

08/27/2026

Rotary Youth Day! Noon, Monday, August 31 at the Double Tree in downtown Cedar Rapids. We'll hear from our 2025-2026 outbound exchange student, Eleanor Gordon, who just returned from Spain, as well as the experiences of high school youth who attended RYLA this summer. Join us.

08/21/2026

An international convention is a great way to see first-hand the incredible international service of Rotary and meet Rotarians from over 200 countries. Starting Sept 17, you can book your spot in Barcelona.

Discover big ideas, new connections, and fresh inspiration at ✈️

📍 Barcelona, Spain
📆 26-30 June 2027
🔗 https://on.rotary.org/3umeujx

Registration opens 17 September. Register within the first 5 days for the best rate. See you there! 🫶

08/20/2026

Emily Zimmon, the founder and CEO of An Enduring Legacy, is our speaker, Monday, Aug 24. Join us at noon at the Double Tree in downtown Cedar Rapids to learn why Emily is passionate about helping people and businesses create lasting impact through corporate philanthropy and community engagement.

08/19/2026

Supporting the needs of our community is core to Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary Club's mission. Recently CR Downtown Rotary raised $15,112.83 for the expansion of pediatric care at the Eastern Iowa Health Center. Thank you to all the sponsors, volunteers, Rotarians and participants of the 2026 Rotarians in the Rough Golf outing. You made this contribution possible.

05/19/2026

Downtown Rotarians showed up in full force for the annual United Way of East Central Iowa Day of Caring on May 14, 2026, supporting the amazing work of the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy.