Iowa City Noon Rotary

Speaker Date Topic
Jason Taylor, Bur Oak Land Trust Jul 17, 2025
Connecting People to Nature

Jason Taylor, Executive Director of Bur Oak Land Trust, will talk about the organization's work to reclaim, restore and preserve native environments in Johnson County and beyond.

Shannon Ramsay or Steve Schomberg will introduce the program, details TBD.

Jason Taylor, Bur Oak Land Trust Jul 24, 2025
TBD

Jason will be introduced by Shannon Ramsay.

Janice Baldes, Tippie College of Business Jul 31, 2025
Underground Business Startup Incubator

Janice is the new Director of the Underground Business Startup Incubator in the UI College of Business. She will talke about what they are doing, how they are partnering with the local ecosystem and have students each give a 1-minute pitch of hte business they are working on.

Paul Rasch, Owner, Wilson's Orchard Aug 07, 2025
TBD

Paul is the owner of Wilson's Orchard in Iowa City and a new orchard and venture in Cumming, Iowa. The topic is Agritourism and entrepreneurship and he will talk about how Wilson's has evolved over the years and now expanded to an Agricommunity in Cumming, southwest of Des Moines. 

Program title TBD.

 

Andre Perry, Exec Director Hancher, Office of PA Aug 14, 2025
Performing Arts at Iowa+Hancher's 2025

Andre will give a preview of Hancher's 2025-26 season. He will be introduced by Devin Van Holsteijn.

RYLA/WAS Students, Linda Farkas Aug 21, 2025
Meet the 2025 RYLA and WAS Students

Linda Farkas willl introduce the 2025 RYLA and WAS Students.

Devin van Holsteijn, Aaron Schaefer, Tara Lawson Aug 28, 2025
Club Budget and Updates

An annual report of our club's activities, budget and other information as our first Good Works Good Company meeting. Tara will give a 5-10 minute presentation about the need and impact of the annual Women and Baby Supply drive.

Devin van Holsteijn, LaDonna Wicklund Sep 11, 2025
Social Good Works and Good Company, and update on I Can Read

Devin will lead the Good Works Good Company portion of the meeting. LaDonna will give a 10 minute update on and plans for the annual I Can Read project.

Norlan Hinke, Governor District 6000 Sep 25, 2025
Annual District 6000 and Rotary Update

Norlan and his wife will provide the annual presentation of District 6000 and RI goals and general information.

Devin van Holsteijn will introduce Norlan.

Dave Wilson, Coordinator, JC Emergency Management Oct 02, 2025
Overview of JC Emergency Management Areas of Responsibility

Johnson County Emergency Management is responsible for many services and coordination of services during emergency situations. Dave Wilson, Coordinator, will give an eye opening overview of the department, its responsibilities and why it is of vital importance to all.

Margaret Reese will introduce the program.

Devin van Holsteijn Oct 09, 2025
Social and Update on Tree Project with Shannon Ramsay

Social and Update on Tree Project with Shannon Ramsay as part of monthly Good News and Good Company.

Lindsey Phillips, Four Oaks Oct 16, 2025
Understanding Four Oaks

Lindsey will present a current overview of all of the progams and services offered by Four Oaks in our greater Linn and Johnson County area. She will be introduced by Bruce Teague. 

Devin van Holsteijn Nov 13, 2025
NO MEETING: Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 27, 2025
Devin van Holsteijn Dec 11, 2025
NO MEETING: Christmas Holiday Dec 25, 2025
NO MEETING: New Year's Holiday Jan 01, 2026
Devin van Holsteijn Jan 08, 2026