Do you want a fast and easy way to earn money for your organization?

K & K Gardens has introduced a new fundraising program called Give & Grow.  Our goal is to provide an alternative way to help local clubs, schools, churches, scout groups, 4H clubs and other community organizations earn money.  K & K Gardens will give back 10 percent of every dollar spent by participants associated with your organization.  You can take advantage of the Give & Grow program multiple times through the entire month of May, 2011. 

It is very easy!  We design a simple flyer for you to print or email to members of your organization.  Your members send it to anyone and everyone (friends, relatives, teachers, even co-workers).  Then, all they need to do is shop at K & K Gardens.  Upon checking out, present the Give & Grow flyer to our cashier, and you are done!  Our friendly staff will take care of the of rest. 

No more hassles forming a committee, keeping tack of fundraising orders, limited selling options, or collecting money.  It is a pain free way to get hundreds, if not thousands of people to contribute to your organization.  All you need to do is promote, promote, promote!

For more information about the Give & Grow program, please contact us.  We look forward to helping you achieve your fund raising goals.

The Community Memorial Hospital, located in Sumner, Iowa has a mission to provide quality healthcare to the people of Sumner and surrounding areas, while coordinating other needed services.

Community Memorial Hospital opened on January 1, 1950. It was built solely on the financial support of the community.

In January 2000, Community Memorial Hospital became proud partners with Allen Hospital and Iowa Health System.

In May 2001, Community Memorial Hospital became a Critical Access Hospital (CAH).

Today, the Community Memorial Hospital, in Sumenr, Iowa employs 88 staff members.

Community Memorial Hospital is in the midst of building a new replacement facility. The idea began in 2008, with fundraising beginning in 2010, and new construction in 2011.

Staff are anticipating a move into the new facility in January 2013. The entire project will be completed in July 2013.

Proceeds from the Give and Grow program will go towards the building project (this year and next).

After this project, we would use the funds from future years to go towards patient-related items, and equipment.

Thank you for supporting the Community Memorial Hospital.

The idea of a new library was born when the library board became concerned about structural problems with the floor in the old library.  When water started coming in and damaging books, the board felt there was an immediate need to do something.  So on April 26, 1989, a group of 33 people met to discuss a new building.  After five years of fund raising, building, painting, landscaping, moving, and organizing, the Hawkeye Public Library was dedicated at it's present location on June 18, 1994.

The Hawkeye Library currently features a collection of almost 9500 books, and serves approximately 425 patrons.  It is located at 104 South 2nd St. in Hawkeye.  563.427.5536.

All proceeds raised will go toward the purchase of new children's books.

Palmer Memorial Foundation was established in 1975 as a non-profit organization. The Foundation's sole object and purpose to fund the health care needs of Northeast Iowa, which advance and promote health and well-being, and to participate in such activities designated and carried on to promote health care in the service area. Furthermore, it shall be the intention and purpose of this organization to carry out the aforesaid health care functions in keeping with the spirit of Christian love and service.

In 2010, Palmer Memorial Foundation granted nearly $40,000 to be utilized for health-related items, programs, and projects. The majority of the funds were utilized at Palmer Lutheran Health Center for equipment, supplies and training materials in twenty different departments throughout the hospital.

The Community Outreach Committee, whose goal is to increase health awareness throughout the service area and support the mission of the Foundation by advancing and promoting health and well-being, was also very busy in 2010.

The committee distributed funds to the Fayette County Trails System, and the Knob Prairie Benefit Tournament which was used at the West Union Recreational Complex.

In addition, board members presented Cyber Safety Curriculum to the 5th grade students of Valley and North Fayette, donated hand sanitizers and holder to area places of worship, and welcomed in-patients of Palmer Lutheran Health Center with gift bags and poinsettias.

Palmer Memorial Foundation's Board of Directors includes Pat Baumler, President, Wadena; Dwane Koch, Vice President, Hawkeye; Rhonda Schaufenbuel, Secretary, Fort Atkinson; Darcy Connelly, PA-C, Medical Staff Representative; Donna Kasel, PLHC Employee Representative; Cathy Bemiss, West Union; Rusty Phillips, Ministerial Representative, Clermont; Judy Hanson, PLHC Board Representative, Elgin; Julie
McCready, Elgin; Carolyn Roys, West Union; Janice Knox, Clermont; Tim Corkery, Wadena; and Richard Smith, Fayette.

The Fayette Firecrackers 4-H club was established in 2006, and currently has 28 members. They meet monthly and focus on teamwork and volunteering through community service.

Some of the community service activities the club has recently accomplished include: collecting and donating food items to the Fayette County Food Shelf, decorating an artificial tree seasonally in the Fayette County Extension Office lobby area, hosting an annual Easter egg hunt, creating Christmas care packages for area residents, designing and donating a "Welcome to Fayette" sign along Hwy 150, donating money to the American Red Cross, generating supplies for the Ronald McDonald House, creating/donating a painted barn quilt that was auctioned off at the 4-H omelet brunch, and assisting at Watermelon Days in Fayette every year.

The Fayette Firecrackers club motto is: "Some people wish it will happen, some people wait for it to happen, 4-H people make it happen." It is evident the club truly is passionate about this motto, as club members are very active at 4-H events at the local, county and state levels.

The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to purchase supplies needed to update our display booths located in the 4-H building at the fairgrounds in West Union. We plan to have a new second booth ready for displaying projects during the 2011 Fayette County Fair.

The Festival of Lights is a non-profit organization whose goal is to welcome visitors and  promote community involvement with decorating the West Union Recreational Park in West Union with energy-efficient LED lights and Christmas displays.
 
Since implementation in 2008, the light display now covers over 5 acres.  Visitors are welcome to either drive through the park or stroll through the "enchanted forest" to view the hundreds of lights and displays.  In addition to local newspaper coverage, the Christmas display was also featured in the Waterloo Courier.  The number of visitors to the park increased significantly from the previous year.

We have added new lights and displays every year and we have many new and exciting ideas for 2011!  We would appreciate your help in achieving these new ideas.
 
The Festival of Lights display remains on from the night after Thanksgiving through January 2nd, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Watch for our grand lighting ceremony!

There is no charge for admission, but donations are accepted.  Thank you for your support of our organization.
 
West Union's Festival of Lights.

Please support the Hawkeye Garden Club.  An organized club for gardeners and garden lovers since the beginning of time.

Head, Heart, Hands and Health.  It takes all of these to make a great 4-H member.  4-H is focused on youth! 

We are the Windsor Sparkplugs 4-H club. We have 35 members, kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Windsor Sparkplugs are involved in local, county and state events. Locally we help our community by doing community service. Our club, along with the Hawkeye Businessmen Association sponsors an Easter egg hunt each year.  We also help the local conservation club serve at their annual fish fry, and are involved in the annual Hawkeye Fun Days celebration.

Our club participates in County sponsored events as well. We help serve the omelet brunch, have members in the dairy club, participate in the Fayette County Fair with livestock and non-livestock events, and have a team for the annual basketball tournament. There are many opportunities members at the State level.

By being involved in 4-H, you will see that you can be anything you want.  There is something for everyone!

The Windsor Sparkplugs meet at 7:30 PM on the first Monday of each month at the American Legion Hall in Hawkeye.

The Fayette Firecrackers 4-H club was established in 2006. 

Since that time, the group has grown to 22 members.  It has been an active organization within the community by participating in community service projects, 4-H events at the local, County, State and national levels, and other youth orientated activities. 

The Fayette Firecrackers 4-H Club takes the 4-H motto "to make the best better" seriously, while having fun accomplishing that goal.

By supporting this club, you are supporting the future leaders of our community... Thank you!

The Fayette Firecrackers 4-H Club earned $105.50.  Thank you for your participation and support to K & K Gardens!

President Chelsey Fagle and Vice President Whitney Stahr report the money will be used to purchase peg boards for their 4-H booth at the County Fair exhibit, and for an entrance sign on the north side of Fayette.

Palmer Memorial Foundation was established in 1975 as a non-profit organization.  The Foundation's sole object and purpose to fund the health care needs of Northeast Iowa,  which advance and promote health and well-being, and to participate in such activities designated and carried on to promote health care in the service area.  Furthermore, it shall be the intention and purpose of this organization to carry out the aforesaid health care functions in keeping with the spirit of Christian love and service.

In 2009, Palmer Memorial Foundation granted over $38,000 to be utilized for health-related items, programs, and projects. The majority of the funds were utilized at Palmer Lutheran Health Center for equipment, supplies and training materials in eighteen different departments throughout the hospital.

The Community Outreach Committee, whose goal is to increase health awareness throughout the service area and support the mission of the Foundation by advancing and promoting health and well-being, was also very busy in 2009.

The committee distributed funds to the Fayette County Trails System, and the Knob Prairie Benefit Tournament which was used at the West Union Recreational Complex.  In addition, board members presented Cyber Safety Curriculum to the 5th grade students of Valley and North Fayette, donated First Aid kits to registered childcare centers and preschools, and welcomed in-patients of Palmer Lutheran Health Center with gift bags and poinsettias.

Palmer Memorial Foundation's Board of Directors includes Pat Baumler, President, Wadena; Dwane Koch, Vice President, Hawkeye; Deb Dessel, Secretary, West Union; Dr. Scott Bohner, Medical Staff Representative; Julie Ball, PLHC Employee Representative; Cathy Bemiss, West Union; Dwight Albers, Ministerial Representative, Clermont; Judy Hanson, PLHC Board Representative, Elgin; Julie McCready, Elgin; Rhonda Schaufenbuel, Fort Atkinson; Janice Knox, Clermont; and Richard Smith, Fayette.

The Palmer Memorial Foundation earned $131.82.  Thank you for your participation and support to K & K Gardens!

The North Fayette Spanish Club has a long tradition of foreign travel.  Every other summer, North Fayette students have the opportunity to participate in a study-trip to a Spanish speaking country. 

On prior trips, the students have visited a wide variety of locations in Mexico and Costa Rica. 

The Club is currently beginning the planning process for a trip during the summer of 2011. 

During previous travels, participants have climbed pyramids, visited museums and churches, attended song and dance exhibitions, lived with families, bargained in local markets, zip-lined through the jungle canopy, snorkeled with the fish, and many other once-in-a-lifetime experiences. 

Thank you for supporting the North Fayette Spanish Club. 

The North Fayette Spanish Club earned $92.38.  Thank you for your participation and support to K & K Gardens!