Editing Scouting in Iowa

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'''Scouting in Iowa''' has a long history, from the 1910s to the present day, serving thousands of youth in programs that suit the environment in which they live.

==Early history (1910–1960)==
[[File:Ned's 1912 Tenderfoot Certification.jpg|thumb|Ned's 1912 Tenderfoot Certificate]]Scouting began in [[Jewell, Iowa]], due to the generosity of Mrs. Carrie A. Strong. Mrs. Strong had resided in Jewell and moved to California, but due to her interest in the town even after relocation, she gave the town of Jewell its first step in Scouting. In 1916, Mrs. Strong came back to Jewell for her annual visit went before the city fathers to tell them that she would provide the fund to buy and build a [[scout house|Scout House]] on, and give $1000 to construct a building suitable for the Scout program.<ref name="jewell">{{cite web |title=A Troop of Boy Scouts of America is formed in Jewell |url=http://jewelljunctionhistory.org/BoyScouts01.htm |website=Jewell Historical Society |access-date=2022-09-29}}</ref>

A parcel of land was bought from H. K. and Christian Gronbeck on October 14, 1916, for the sum of $840.00. The building was let to Peterson Builders for the Scout House 240 by 48 feet and 12 foot high. The completed cost for the building was $935.00. The First Scoutmaster was Reverend Norstad and his assistants were professors from the then {{ill|Jewell Lutheran College|qid = Q113657903}}. F. H. Ferbitz became Scoutmaster in October 1923 with 28 Scouts under his leadership. A Fife and Drum Corp was also started at that time and the grounds were cleaned and the building painted. A basketball league was formed which consisted of four teams. After the basketball games, the boys would have what they referred to as, "a feed." These feeds were paid for by the continued contributions of Mrs. Strong up to the time of her death on November 27, 1923.<ref name="jewell"/>

==Recent history (1960–2010)==
During the 1950s and 1960s eastern Iowa was home to the [[Buffalo Bill Area Council]] (#176) spanning an area from Dubuque to Muscatine. The council office was located in Davenport. The summer camp, [[Camp Minneyata]], was outside of Dixon on the [[Wapsipinicon River]] and featured a canoe base, swimming pool, and lodge hall. The [[Order of the Arrow]] Lodge was the "Golden Eagle" Lodge, No. 313.{{cn|date=August 2022}}

The [[Mid-America Council]] (#326) was formed from a merger of the [[Covered Wagon Council]] (#326) and the [[Southwest Iowa Council]] (#175) in 1965. In 2000 the council merged with the [[Prairie Gold Area Council]]  (#179) that had been located in Sioux City, Iowa.<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Council |url=https://mac-bsa.org/our-council/ |website=Mid-America Council}}</ref><ref name="cspbook">{{cite book |last1=Hook|first1=James |last2=Franck |first2=Dave|last3=Austin|first3=Steve |year=2003 |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html}}</ref>

In 1918, the [[Keokuk Council]] was founded, folding in 1919. In 1920, the [[Fort Madison Council]] (#180) was founded, and closed in 1928.<ref name="cspbook"/> 

In 1917, the [[Burlington Council (Iowa)|Burlington Council]] (#171) was founded, changing its name to [[Southeast Iowa Council]] (#171) in 1929. The Southeast Iowa Council merged into the [[Mississippi Valley Council]] (#141) in 1993.<ref name="cspbook"/> 
<!--C. Maxwell “Max” Stanley [[C. Maxwell Stanley]] continued his life-long involvement in Boy Scouts after he settled in Muscatine (see also Scouting in Iowa, early History: 1910 - 1950). He served as Scoutmaster of Troop 127 for 15 years, operating out of Muscatine's Methodist Church on Iowa Avenue. He was particularly involved during the timeframe his sons David and Dick moved through the scouting ranks to [[Eagle Scout]]. He encouraged involvement of the employees of Stanley Consultants and HON Industries in scouting activities. At one point (in 1961), it was noted in an SCI company publication "The Compass" that more than 50 SCI employees and spouses were actively participating in that troop. Dick served as scoutmaster of Troop 127 in the late 50s and 60s as Max's grandsons Linc, Nate, and Joe moved through the ranks. Ned Osborn's grandsons also participated in scouting in Troop 127 during that timeframe.<ref>Ros Jensen. (1991). MAX, a Biography of C. Maxwell Stanley, Engineer, Businessman, World Citizen. (Pgs. 108, 122)</ref>-->

== Councils ==
There are eight BSA local councils serving [[Iowa]].

===Hawkeye Area Council===
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The ''Hawkeye Area Council'' serves Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones, Johnson, Linn, and Washington counties within Eastern Iowa. It Currently has two districts, Northern Lights and Southern Prairie. 
====History====
In 1916, the [[Cedar Rapids Council]] was founded, folding in 1919.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1924, the [[Linn County Council (Iowa)|Linn County Council]] (#172) was founded, changing its name to the Cedar Rapids Area Council (#172) in 1927. In 1941 the council changed its name to the Waubeck Area Council (#172) in 1941. In 1920, the [[Iowa City Council]] (#181) was founded, changing its name to the Iowa City Area Council (#181) in 1924. In 1941 the council changed its name to the Iowa River Valley Council (#181) in 1941.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1952, the [[Waubeck Area Council]] (#172) and the [[Iowa River Valley Council]]  (#181) merged to form the [[Hawkeye Area Council]] (#172).<ref name="cspbook"/>

====Organization====
*Northern Lights District<ref>{{cite web |title=Northern Lights District |url=https://hawkeyebsa.org/northernlightsdistrict |website=Hawkeye Area Council }}</ref>
*Southern Prairie District<ref>{{cite web |title=Southern Prairie District |url=https://hawkeyebsa.org/southernprairiedistrict |website=Hawkeye Area Council }}</ref>

====Camps====
*[[Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Camping|url=https://hawkeyebsa.org/camping/|website=Hawkeye Area Council }}</ref>
*[[Camp Wakonda (Iowa)|Camp Wakonda]]

====Order of the Arrow====
*Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge<ref>{{cite web |title=Cho-Gun-Mun-A-Nock Lodge|url=https://hawkeyebsa.org/order-of-the-arrow/|website=Hawkeye Area Council }}</ref>

===Illowa Council===
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Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, the ''Illowa Council'' serves Scouts in western [[Illinois]] and eastern Iowa in the [[Quad Cities]] area. Konepaka Ketiwa Lodge #38 (part of Section C-3A) is the Order of the Arrow lodge that serves this council.

In 1937, the [[Mesquakie Area Council]] (#174) was founded, merging into the Buffalo Bill Area Council (#176) in 1958. In 1915, the [[Davenport Council]] (#176) was founded, changing its name to [[Buffalo Bill Area Council]]  (#176) in 1928. It merged into the Illowa Council (#133) in 1967.<ref name="cspbook"/>

* Hoover District
* Inali District
* Kittan District
* Mesquakie District
* Saukenuk District

===Mid America Council===
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Headquartered in Nebraska, the ''Mid-America Council'' offers programs in 58 counties in [[Nebraska]], Iowa, and South Dakota. The council has several camps, including the [[Little Sioux Scout Ranch]].

===Mid-Iowa Council===
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The ''Mid Iowa Council'' serves the area of the state capital, Des Moines.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.bsa-ia.org | title = Mid-Iowa Council}}</ref>

In 1914 the [[Ames Council]] (#169) was formed, changing its name to the Story County Council (#169) in 1923. The council changed its name again in 1930 to the Tall Corn Area Council (#169). In 1924 the [[Boone County Council]] (#170) was formed, merging into the Story County Council (#169) in 1926.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1914 the [[Des Moines Council]] (#177) was formed, changing its name to the Polk and Jasper Counties Council (#177) in 1926. In 1927, [[Polk and Jasper Counties Council]]  (#177) changed its name to the [[Des Moines Area Council]] (#177) in 1927. In 1924 the [[Mahaska-Poweshiek-Jasper Counties Council]] (#183) was formed, merging into the Des Moines Area Council (#177) in 1926.<ref name="cspbook"/> 

In 1932, the [[Des Moines Area Council]] (#177) and the [[Tall Corn Area Council]] (#169) merged to become the Tall Corn Area Council (#177).<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1927 the [[Newton City Council]] (#778) was formed, changing its name to the Tri-Valley Council (#778) in 1929. Newton City merged into the Tall Corn Area Council (#177) in 1931.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1924 the [[Marshall and Tama Counties Council]] (#658) was formed, changing its name to the [[Central Iowa Council]] (#658) in 1925. In 1942 Central Iowa merged with the Tall Corn Area Council (#177).<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1919 the [[Ottumwa Council]] (#194) was formed, changing its name to the Southern Iowa Area Council (#184) in 1928.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1970, [[Southern Iowa Area Council]] (#184) and [[Tall Corn Area Council]] (#177) merged to become the [[Mid-Iowa Council]] (#177).<ref name="cspbook"/>
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===Mississippi Valley Council===

{{Main|Mississippi Valley Council}}

This council is headquartered in [[Quincy, Illinois]], and is served by Black Hawk Lodge #67. This council serves Scouts in [[Illinois]] and Iowa.

===Northeast Iowa Council===
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The Northeast Iowa Council is headquartered in [[Dubuque, IA]] and serves the counties of Dubuque, Delaware, Clayton, and Allamakee, as well as the cities of East Dubuque and Bellevue. Camp C.S. Klaus is the resident summer camp facility of the Northeast Iowa Council, and is located just west of [[Colesburg, Iowa]].<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1915 the [[Dubuque Council]] (#178) was formed, changing its name to the Dubuque Area Council (#178) in 1934. The council changed its name to the [[Northeast Iowa Council]] (#178) in 1935.

In 1918 the [[Clinton Council]] (#174) was formed, changing its name to the [[Clinton Area Council]] (#174) in 1927. The Clinton Area Council changed its name to the Macquarie Area Council (#174) in 1937.<ref name="cspbook">{{cite book |last1=Hook|first1=James |last2=Franck |first2=Dave|last3=Austin|first3=Steve |year=2003 |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html}}</ref>
===Sioux Council===
{{Main|Sioux Council}}

The Sioux Council serves Scouts in [[South Dakota]], Iowa and [[Minnesota]].

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===Winnebago Council===
{{Main|Winnebago Council}}
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The ''Winnebago Council''  (#173) is a council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Winnebago Council serves Scouts BSA, Cub Scouts, adult volunteers and Venturers in 17 counties located in North Central Iowa. Including: Black Hawk, Grundy, Butler, Franklin, Wright, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, Cerro Gordo, Mitchell, Floyd, Bremer, Chickasaw, Howard, Winneshiek, Fayette, and Buchanan.

In 1918, the [[Jesup Council]] was founded, folding that same year.<ref name="cspbook"/> 

In 1918, the [[Oelwein Council]] was founded, folding that same year.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1918, the [[Charles City Council]] was founded, folding in 1920.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1922, the [[Cedar Falls Council]] was founded, folding in 1924.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1920, the [[Waterloo Council]] (#186) was founded, changing its name in [[Wapsipinicon Area Council]] (#186) in 1929. The council merged into the Winnebago Council (#173) in 1973.<ref name="cspbook"/>

In 1918, the [[Mason City Council]] (#173) was founded, changing its name in [[Cerro Gordo County Council]] (#173) in 1922, and changing its name again to the North Iowa Council (#173) in 1928. The council changed its name in 1939 to the [[Winnebago Council]] (#173).<ref name="cspbook">{{cite book |last1=Hook|first1=James |last2=Franck |first2=Dave|last3=Austin|first3=Steve |year=2003 |title=An Aid to Collecting Selected Council Shoulder Patches with Valuation |url=https://www.angelfire.com/tx6/patch/cspbook.html}}</ref>
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==Girl Scouting in Iowa==
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There are two [[Girl Scouts of the USA|Girl Scout]] councils in Iowa, realigned from nine former councils.

=== Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois ===

As part of a national realignment the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois formed in April 2007 by combining four former councils. It serves some 20,000 girls.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.girlscoutstoday.org/|title=Join - Volunteer &#124; Girl Scouts of E IA and W IL|website=www.girlscoutstoday.org}}</ref>

;Council headquarters:  [[Rock Island, Illinois]]
;Service centers: [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], [[Dubuque, Iowa]], [[Waterloo, Iowa]], and [[West Burlington, Iowa]].

;History
The former councils are:

*Conestoga Council of Girl Scouts<br>Waterloo, Iowa
*Girl Scouts of Little Cloud Council, Inc.<br>Dubuque, Iowa
*Girl Scouts of Mississippi Valley<br>Rock Island, Illinois and Cedar Rapids, Iowa
*Girl Scouts of Shining Trail Council, Inc.<br>West Burlington, Iowa

;Camps

The council has three camps:

*Camp Liberty (formerly Camp Conestoga) is {{convert|340|acre|km2|1}} in [[New Liberty, Iowa]].  It was established in 1947.
*Camp Little Cloud is {{convert|154|acre|km2|1}} in [[Epworth, Iowa]].
*Camp L-Kee-Ta established in 1945 is {{convert|150|acre|km2|1}} in [[Danville, Iowa]]
*Camp Tahigwa was in [[Dorchester, Iowa|Dorchester]] in [[Allamakee County, Iowa]] and had {{convert|315|acre|km2|1}}.  Tahigwa was established in 1967.  This camp was sold in 2017. 

Currently, Camp Liberty is the designated resident camp program for girls throughout eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Camp Little Cloud and Camp L-Kee-Ta are used by troops and groups for events and both day and overnight outdoor adventures.

=== Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa ===
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa covers 74 counties including 71 in central and western Iowa, one county in Nebraska, and one and one-half counties in South Dakota. As part of the national realignment, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa was created in October 2007 from the merger of five councils.

;Headquarters: [[Des Moines, Iowa]]
;Service centers: [[Des Moines, Iowa]], Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mason City, Iowa, and Sioux City, Iowa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.girlscoutsiowa.org/|title=Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa|website=www.girlscoutsiowa.org}}</ref>

;History
The five former councils are:

*Girl Scouts of Lakota Council<br>[[Fort Dodge, Iowa]] 
*Moingona Girl Scout Council<br>Des Moines, Iowa
*Nishnabotna Girl Scout Council of Southwest Iowa, Inc.<br>Council Bluffs, Iowa
*Girl Scout Council of North Iowa<br>Mason City, Iowa
*Sioux Trails Girl Scout Council<br>Sioux City, Iowa<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1672606.html|title=Girl Scouts plan to hang onto Joy Hollow|date=October 14, 2010|website=Le Mars Daily Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lemarssentinel.com/story/1658260.html|title=Public meeting to focus on future of Joy Hollow Camp|date=August 20, 2010|website=Le Mars Daily Sentinel}}</ref>

;Camps

The council operates five residence camps.

*Camp Sacajawea is over {{convert|400|acre|km2|1}} in [[Boone, Iowa]].
*Camp Tanglefoot is {{convert|50|acre|km2|1}} in [[Clear Lake, Iowa]].
*Camp Joy Hollow is {{convert|360|acre|km2|1}} in [[Westfield, Iowa]].

;Former camps
:* [[Camp Lakota (Iowa)|Camp Lakota]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.messengernews.net/|title=News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News}}</ref>

In the 1970s the Caravan Trails Girl Scout Council owned Camp Strother in Eldon, Iowa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vintagegirlscout.com/campIA.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111018131353/http://vintagegirlscout.com/campIA.html|url-status=usurped|archive-date=October 18, 2011|title=Girl Scout Camps in Iowa|website=www.vintagegirlscout.com}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.hawkeyebsa.org Hawkeye Area Council]
* [https://www.girlscoutstoday.org Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois GSEIWI]


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