Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!
The I-I District consists of all K-Family clubs located in the State of Illinois as well as those in the following counties of Iowa: Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Jackson, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines & Lee.
The members of the I-I District are very proud of our midwestern heritage and our long standing Kiwanis service in our communities. Having chartered on September 27, 1920, the I-I District K-Family has provided service to children for over 100 years!
The term “Kiwanis” comes from a native term closely resembling, “we build.” Our district volunteers with communities in Illinois and Eastern Iowa. We acknowledge our service occurs on the ancestral lands of the Osage, Myaamia, Sauk & Fox, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo and Peoria peoples. As we give back with our hands and hearts, let us honor the original stewards of these ancestral grounds, the living land that we collectively gather upon, and acknowledge the strength of all indigenous peoples.
Governor’s Welcome
Hello I-I District,
Happy New Kiwanis Year! Under Governor Tom Willis and his team, we weathered a storm that began our 2023-24 year and ended on a beach where “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” THANK YOU, Governor Tom, and everyone whose efforts, dedication and commitment to Kiwanis and our district for “MAKING A DIFFERENCE”!
I announced at the District Convention in Peoria, my theme for this year is “Growing Together”. This falls in line with Kiwanis International’s Build, Nurture, Retain. Not only is it important to build new clubs to spread our Kiwanis service further than what we do now, but to nurture our existing clubs to make sure they are confident in what their role and functions are. Helping with club boosts, those clubs who are open to it, will help build the momentum of growing our district. Presidents, make it a point to provide “fun with a purpose” to retain our existing members. Passionate people are pertinent for what we do as Kiwanians. Please invite someone into Kiwanis. YOU have stake in the success of our district. I am here for you, our members. Please make it a goal of yours to strive to be distinguished this year! My distinguished criteria can be found here. Print it off and make it your checklist throughout the year and inspire your club and others to participate.
I’ve already started visiting throughout our district meeting so many fabulous people! I am looking forward to seeing and hearing about what all the great efforts your clubs are doing to make this a great year. Your Club Leadership Plan is due November 30th . Let’s get “Growing Together” in membership, Kiwanis passion and in Kiwanis service impacting the lives of children in our district.
Yours in Kiwanis Service, Kim Groom Governor, 2024-2025 Illinois- Eastern Iowa District
Illinois Eastern Iowa District Convention 2025 is in full swing! Day one was a service project with River Bend Food Pantry. Why? Because doing stuff that matters is what we are all about. Serving others in our hometown, our county, our state, our country or our world, we are feeding all of our children. ... See MoreSee Less
7.19.25 Kiwanis Club of Aurora hosted its 3rd annual Pickleball Charity event. A huge THANK YOU to Picklr of Wheaton for the last minute change to indoor use of their facility due to inclement weather! Another successful year filled with fun, healthy competition and the hard work of the Aurora pickleball community, our Kiwanis club of Aurora members and sponsors to make it a wonderful event! Thank you to my LT Gov from Div 12, Nick Connell, for coming out to witness the workings of it all! He even won a couple raffles🥳💙All money raised benefits the children in our community and our district Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming Events
Kiwanis District Convention
August 1-3, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton, Davenport, IA
Click Here for General Information
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Click Here for Delegate Certification (Club President or Secretary Only)
Club Leadership Education (CLE)
For all 2025-26 Officers and Membership Chairs!
June – August, 2025
Sunday, September 7th at 7PM
Topic: I-I District Governor-Designate, Mary Zeronas
CLICK HERE TO ZOOM LINK
Meeting ID: 850 7850 0472
Passcode: 872482
About Kiwanis
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Kiwanians are volunteers changing the world through service to children and communities. Kiwanis members help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick. They develop youth as leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research, and much more. No problem is too big or too small. Why? Because working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream, and succeed, great things happen!
The I-I District consists of all K-Family clubs located in the State of Illinois as well as those in the following counties of Iowa: Allamakee, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Jones, Jackson, Clinton, Muscatine, Scott, Louisa, Henry, Des Moines & Lee.
The members of the I-I District are very proud of our midwestern heritage and our long standing Kiwanis service in our communities. Having chartered on September 27, 1920, the I-I District K-Family has provided service to children for over 100 years!
The term “Kiwanis” comes from a native term closely resembling, “we build.” Our district volunteers with communities in Illinois and Eastern Iowa. We acknowledge our service occurs on the ancestral lands of the Osage, Myaamia, Sauk & Fox, Kaskaskia, Kickapoo and Peoria peoples. As we give back with our hands and hearts, let us honor the original stewards of these ancestral grounds, the living land that we collectively gather upon, and acknowledge the strength of all indigenous peoples.
Governor’s Welcome
Hello I-I District,
Happy New Kiwanis Year! Under Governor Tom Willis and his team, we weathered a storm that began our 2023-24 year and ended on a beach where “it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.” THANK YOU, Governor Tom, and everyone whose efforts, dedication and commitment to Kiwanis and our district for “MAKING A DIFFERENCE”!
I announced at the District Convention in Peoria, my theme for this year is “Growing Together”. This falls in line with Kiwanis International’s Build, Nurture, Retain. Not only is it important to build new clubs to spread our Kiwanis service further than what we do now, but to nurture our existing clubs to make sure they are confident in what their role and functions are. Helping with club boosts, those clubs who are open to it, will help build the momentum of growing our district. Presidents, make it a point to provide “fun with a purpose” to retain our existing members. Passionate people are pertinent for what we do as Kiwanians. Please invite someone into Kiwanis. YOU have stake in the success of our district. I am here for you, our members. Please make it a goal of yours to strive to be distinguished this year! My distinguished criteria can be found here. Print it off and make it your checklist throughout the year and inspire your club and others to participate.
I’ve already started visiting throughout our district meeting so many fabulous people! I am looking forward to seeing and hearing about what all the great efforts your clubs are doing to make this a great year. Your Club Leadership Plan is due November 30th . Let’s get “Growing Together” in membership, Kiwanis passion and in Kiwanis service impacting the lives of children in our district.
Yours in Kiwanis Service,
Kim Groom
Governor, 2024-2025
Illinois- Eastern Iowa District
Birth of Kiwanis
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District Convention - Davenport, IA
District Convention - Davenport, IA
District Convention - Davenport, IA
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Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Kiwanis Conversations with Governor Kim
Meeting ID: 850 7850 0472
Passcode: 872482
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
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Illinois Eastern Iowa District Convention 2025 is in full swing! Day one was a service project with River Bend Food Pantry. Why? Because doing stuff that matters is what we are all about. Serving others in our hometown, our county, our state, our country or our world, we are feeding all of our children. ... See MoreSee Less
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7.19.25 Kiwanis Club of Aurora hosted its 3rd annual Pickleball Charity event. A huge THANK YOU to Picklr of Wheaton for the last minute change to indoor use of their facility due to inclement weather! Another successful year filled with fun, healthy competition and the hard work of the Aurora pickleball community, our Kiwanis club of Aurora members and sponsors to make it a wonderful event! Thank you to my LT Gov from Div 12, Nick Connell, for coming out to witness the workings of it all! He even won a couple raffles🥳💙All money raised benefits the children in our community and our district Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation. ... See MoreSee Less
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