Leader Valley Announces Inaugural Leadership & Legacy Scholars

Leader Valley is thrilled to announce the selection of the first cohort of Leader Valley Leadership & Legacy Scholars, marking an important milestone in its mission to empower and support minority youth in the Cedar Valley. The inaugural Leader Valley Leadership & Legacy Scholars are: Brooke Dunn, a graduate of West High School, will be [...]

By |2023-08-23T11:20:33-05:00August 23rd, 2023|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News, Steven Covey, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leader Valley Announces Inaugural Leadership & Legacy Scholars

Empowering Young Leaders: Nashua-Plainfield and Grundy Center Schools Join Leader Valley Collaborative

Leader Valley is proud to announce the expansion of Leader in Me to three additional Cedar Valley schools. This fall, Nashua-Plainfield Elementary, Nashua-Plainfield Middle/High School, and Grundy Center Elementary are set to join the Leader Valley collaborative, bringing the total number of schools participating in Leader in Me to 27. Leader Valley Executive Director, Dr. [...]

By |2023-08-14T10:59:47-05:00August 14th, 2023|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News, Steven Covey, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Empowering Young Leaders: Nashua-Plainfield and Grundy Center Schools Join Leader Valley Collaborative

Leader Valley Hosts Sean Covey, Best-Selling Author and President of FranklinCovey Education, for Inspirational Keynote Address

On Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, Leader Valley had the privilege of hosting Sean Covey, New York Times best-selling author and President of FranklinCovey Education, for a morning of inspiration and encouragement. The event, held at Bien Venu in Cedar Falls, witnessed an enthusiastic gathering of Leader in Me educators, students, and community supporters. The highlight [...]

By |2023-08-01T11:36:05-05:00June 21st, 2023|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News, Steven Covey, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Leader Valley Hosts Sean Covey, Best-Selling Author and President of FranklinCovey Education, for Inspirational Keynote Address

Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser Returns on July 14, 2023

Support future Cedar Valley leaders by joining us for year two of our Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser on July 14th. Last year, our inaugural Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser rallied over 200 community members and business and raised $30,000 to support 600 Cedar Valley Leader in Me students. This year, we're excited to [...]

By |2023-04-10T10:35:11-05:00April 10th, 2023|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser Returns on July 14, 2023

Leader Valley Announces New Leadership & Legacy Scholarship Program for Minority Students

WATERLOO, IA – January 17, 2023 – Leader Valley is excited to announce a new Leadership & Legacy Scholarship for Minority Students that will benefit high school students throughout the Cedar Valley with plans to attend college. Established by CBE Companies (CBE) Owner and Chairman Tom Penaluna and his wife Ginger, this scholarship will fund and [...]

By |2023-01-16T15:23:32-06:00January 16th, 2023|Cedar Valley, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley Announces New Leadership & Legacy Scholarship Program for Minority Students

Leader Valley Receives $150,000 Grant from John Deere Waterloo

Students across the Cedar Valley will benefit from Leader in Me for years to come thanks to a $150,000 John Deere Waterloo grant awarded to Leader Valley. Over the past decade, John Deere Foundation and John Deere Waterloo have provided a cumulative $708,000 to expand Leader in Me from just two schools and under 1,000 [...]

By |2022-04-06T09:40:24-05:00April 6th, 2022|Cedar Valley, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley Receives $150,000 Grant from John Deere Waterloo

Saint Edward Elementary School Receives Lighthouse School Designation

Cedar Valley Catholic Schools and Leader Valley are excited to announce that Saint Edward Elementary School has been recognized as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. This milestone designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate discerning results in the areas of leadership, culture and academics. As a Catholic school, Saint Edward Elementary has also layered [...]

By |2022-04-04T09:24:30-05:00April 4th, 2022|Cedar Valley, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Saint Edward Elementary School Receives Lighthouse School Designation

Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser

Support future Cedar Valley leaders by joining us for our inaugural twilight golf fundraiser on July 15th. With your registration, you will enjoy 9 holes of twilight golf at the beautiful Sunnyside Golf and Country Club, snacks, dinner, and a swag bag. All proceeds from this event will provide Leader in Me students in [...]

By |2022-03-21T14:04:39-05:00March 21st, 2022|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley Twilight Golf Fundraiser

Leader Valley March Madness

In the spirit of March Madness, our Leader Valley volunteers have teamed up to see which team can raise the most money to support our future leaders. We invite you to support our Leader in Me students by making a donation in honor of your favorite team. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to [...]

By |2022-03-17T13:21:22-05:00March 14th, 2022|Cedar Valley, Events, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley March Madness

Leader Valley Awarded $200,000 Grant From CUNA Mutual Group Foundation

11,000+ students in the Cedar Valley scored a big win thanks to a $200,000 CUNA Mutual Group Foundation grant awarded to Leader Valley. Thanks to the generosity of funders like CUNA Mutual Group Foundation, the majority of students in the Cedar Valley are currently benefiting from Leader in Me. These students are developing the skills [...]

By |2022-01-03T09:40:48-06:00January 4th, 2022|Cedar Valley, Leader in Me, News|Comments Off on Leader Valley Awarded $200,000 Grant From CUNA Mutual Group Foundation
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