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 [...]
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School Feature
Schools in the Cedar Valley continue to see culture changes that foster leadership and improve GPAs. It's important to celebrate the work that is being done in our area schools to develop students' employability skills. [...]
Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping Hosts Kickboxing Marathon to Support Leader Valley
Have you ever wanted to try kickboxing? On November 6th from 9 AM - 11:30 AM, check out Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping in Cedar Falls for a kickboxing marathon benefiting the Leader in Me schools across [...]
Two Area Residents Run 40 Miles Carrying 40 Pounds To Benefit Leader Valley
Derek Hamil and Zach Ladage are challenging themselves to a 40-mile ruck carrying 40 pounds to raise money for Leader Valley’s Leader in Me program. Derek Hamil takes a selfie while training in the [...]
Leader Valley Welcomes New Coach Facilitator
Meet Gina Weekley! It is exciting to highlight and welcome Leader Valley's newest team member, Gina Weekley. Gina has a strong background in education and is excited to use her skills to give back to [...]
Leader Valley Welcomes New Director of Fundraising & Communications
Meet Nicole Hackman It is exciting to share and welcome Leader Valley's newest team member, Nicole Hackman. Nicole graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and started her career working in fundraising and event planning [...]
Orange Elementary School Feature
We are thankful for the opportunity to work with 23 schools in the Cedar Valley region. This month's school feature is Orange Elementary School. Each month, we have the opportunity to ask questions to [...]
Reade and Trask Complete Associate Certified Coach Certification
We are excited to share that Leader Valley Executive Director, Melissa Reade and Leader Valley Facilitator, Teri Trask, recently completed their Associate Certified Coach certification. This 18-month process included in-person classes, independent study, virtual learning, [...]