💛 Hello, neighbors! Joining a club is one of the loveliest ways to meet folks and do a little good. Here are civic, service and business groups serving our county. Meeting times come straight from each group’s own page; it’s always gracious to reach out before your first visit, as schedules do change. – Kathy
🏙️ Business & Economy
The folks who help our businesses and towns grow and prosper.
🏙️ Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Our region’s chamber and economic development organization, lending a gracious hand to businesses large and small, and home to the Cedar Rapids chamber of commerce.
🤝 Marion Chamber of Commerce
Connecting, advising and promoting Marion businesses so that both shopkeepers and residents may flourish in a growing, vibrant community.
🌾 Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)
Hiawatha’s business group, which visits local businesses, hosts business summits and the State of the City, and warmly welcomes new companies to town.
🏡 Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group
Serving as chamber of commerce, economic development and tourism office all in one, they care beautifully for the shops, festivals and historic charm of Mount Vernon and Lisbon.
Meets: Visitors Center: 311 First St. NW, Mount Vernon.
🏛️ Downtowns & Districts
The groups who keep our main streets lovely and lively.
🌆 Downtown Cedar Rapids (SSMID)
Since 1986 downtown property owners have pooled their resources for streetscapes, beautification and events like the Downtown Trolley, so our city’s heart looks its very best.
🛍️ Uptown Marion Main Street
A Main Street Iowa program that lovingly preserves Marion’s historic Uptown and its more than sixty boutiques, restaurants and galleries.
🎨 The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia
The neighborhood nonprofit for Czech Village and NewBo. Read more on our Communities page →
🔵 Rotary Clubs
Rotary welcomes business and community folks who love to serve. Each club below meets weekly unless noted; visitors are welcome to reach out first.
⚙️ Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids (Downtown Rotary)
One of the largest Rotary clubs in the country and the fourth oldest in Iowa, gathering civic-minded neighbors from all across the metro.
Meets: Mondays at noon, DoubleTree by Hilton, 350 First Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids (in person or online).
⚙️ Rotary Club of Marion-East Cedar Rapids
Marion’s Rotary club, bringing neighbors together for fellowship and service on the east side.
Meets: Tuesdays at noon, Indian Creek Country Club, 2401 Indian Creek Road, Marion.
⚙️ Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids West
A west-side club known for its cheerful Big Drop! fundraiser, with proceeds going to local schools and Kirkwood.
Meets: The first three Wednesdays of each month at noon, National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Place SW (in person or online); service projects or socials the other weeks.
⚙️ Rotary Club of Linn County
An evening Rotary club, just right for those whose days are spoken for.
Meets: Second and fourth Wednesday evenings of the month.
⚙️ Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Sunrise
An early-bird club that plants trees, walks to end polio and treats visitors to coffee.
Meets: Thursdays at 7:30 a.m., NewBo City Market, 1100 Third St. SE (with a few exceptions on their calendar).
⚙️ Rotary Club of Metro North Cedar Rapids
A friendly lunchtime Rotary club on the north side of town.
Meets: Thursdays at 11:30 a.m., Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano, 320 Collins Road NE.
⚙️ Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids-Daybreak
A Friday breakfast club for neighbors who like to start the day doing good.
Meets: Fridays at 7 a.m., Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th St. Dr. SE.
⚙️ Prairie Gateway Rotary Club
A Rotary club serving the College Community area on the southwest side.
Meets: Fridays at 7 a.m., College Community School District Office, 8005 Prairie Spirit Lane SW.
💛 Service Clubs
Kind-hearted clubs devoted to children, eyesight, youth and the whole community.
🧒 Kiwanis Club of Cedar Rapids
Devoted to children right here at home, with the Kiwanis Miracle League so every child can play baseball, plus Circle K at Coe College and an Aktion Club at the Arc.
Meets: First and third Wednesdays of each month.
🧒 Marion Metro Kiwanis
Marion neighbors serving children and families, who would be delighted to see you at a meeting or service project.
Meets: First and third Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m., Brick Alley Pub, 1038 Seventh Ave., Marion.
🦁 Cedar Rapids Noon Lions Club
Founded in 1920, they collect eyeglasses and hearing aids, test children’s eyes and serve Wright Elementary, with an interesting speaker at every meeting.
Meets: Second and fourth Thursdays, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
☀️ Tuesday Noon Optimist Club of Cedar Rapids
A “Friend of Youth” since 1937, helping young people across our community, and the folks behind a neighborhood flag program.
Meets: Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m.
🌷 Junior League of Cedar Rapids
A lovely group of women improving our community through volunteering, leadership and trained, thoughtful action.
🦌 Lodges & Fraternal Clubs
Old-fashioned lodges with charity, fellowship and a warm hall.
🦌 Cedar Rapids Elks Lodge #251
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, gathering members for charity and fellowship at their lodge on the southwest side.
Meets: Lodge meetings 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays (third Monday only in January, July and September), 801 33rd Ave. SW.
🫎 Cedar Rapids Moose Lodge #304
A family fraternal lodge offering fellowship and community service for its members here in Cedar Rapids.
🌱 Neighbors & Community
Ways to roll up your sleeves alongside your neighbors.
🌻 Linn County Master Gardeners
More than 150 trained volunteers through ISU Extension who tend community gardens, keep a seed library and share their green thumbs with all of us.
🗳️ League of Women Voters of Linn County
A nonpartisan, volunteer-run group helping Linn County neighbors take part in our democracy through voter education.
🌽 ISU Extension & Outreach, Linn County
Classes and advice for home, garden and farm. See it on our Local Gov’t page →
🇺🇸 Veterans’ Posts (VFW & American Legion)
Our VFW and Legion posts are gathered with care on our Veterans page →
💛 Neighbors Doing Good
For local charities and volunteer groups, visit Neighbors Doing Good →