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26

Join 125,000 Leaders From Around the World at Quakerdale!

admin posted on January 26, 2012 12:49
Join 125,000 Leaders from Around the World at Quakerdale! How? By attending the Chick-fil-A Leadercast Register today by contacting Mindy Ha...

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23

Another win! Highlights from January 22nd - Eagles vs. Simpson

admin posted on January 23, 2012 11:18
Highlights from Sunday, January 22:  Quakerdale Prep 89 Simpson Univ 61     Quakerdale       &n...

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20

What a game! Great Job Eagles!

admin posted on January 20, 2012 07:08
  The Eagles defeated St. Ambrose College, 67-65 last night at South Hardin High School and what a game it was!  With less than 14 minu...

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18

Who is Quakerdale? Here's a reminder...

admin posted on January 18, 2012 09:21
Over the course of 160 years Quakerdale has been working to assist families and youth.  As needs continue to change in our communities our organi...

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18

Join us for the first home game of the new year tomorrow!

admin posted on January 18, 2012 08:54
Let's root on the Eagles as they match up against  St. Ambrose tomorrow.  Gametime: 7:00 pm  Location: South Hardin High School ...

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06

Broer Center Expansion Updates and Pictures

admin posted on January 06, 2012 08:49
The expansion of the Broer Center is nearing completion at the Quakerdale Promise Academy in New Providence, IA.  The building is equipped with ...

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05

Get Ready for Great Things in 2012!

admin posted on January 05, 2012 07:33
Get Ready for Great Things in 2012! We hope you had a blessed Christmas and would like to wish you a safe and happy start to the new year!  At Q...

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21

Congratulations Deputy Joe Stafford!!

admin posted on December 21, 2011 06:48
Congratulations to Joe Stafford for receiving the Deputy of the Year Award in Black Hawk Co.  Deputy Stafford has been a wonderful addition to th...

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16

A Very Merry Holiday Season

admin posted on December 16, 2011 09:54
A Very Merry Holiday Season The joy of Christmas is surely in the air at Quakerdale... On Friday, December 9th Quakerdale welcomed 300 visitors at t...

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29

Make a difference with only 2 cans of food!

admin posted on November 29, 2011 12:09
Friends, On Wednesday, December 7th at 7:00 pm the Quakerdale Eagles basketball team will be matching up against Waldorf at South Hardin High School....

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22

Thank You Theisens!

admin posted on November 22, 2011 12:08
Thank you to Theisens for their donation of $5,000 to support Quakerdale's Sustainable Agriculture Program!
21

Spread some Christmas cheer and support Quakerdale!

admin posted on November 21, 2011 12:17
Spread some Christmas cheer this year and support Quakerdale by... Purchasing a pack of Christmas cards, designed by Quakerdale youth.  Packs o...

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16

Your Invited to Christmas at the Stable

admin posted on November 16, 2011 06:23
09

Quakerdale Eagle's First Homegame - A Win!

admin posted on November 09, 2011 21:27
First Homegame Quakerdale Eagles vs. Grandview University A WIN 93-61 Check out the pictures by clicking below:  ...

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02

Attention: Website Under Construction

admin posted on November 02, 2011 10:32
Dear Visitor,  Our website is currently under construction so you may notice if you click links there will be a window that will come up as erro...

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31

The Quakerdale Eagles Are Back!

admin posted on October 31, 2011 12:05
The Quakerdale Eagles Are Back! (New Providence) – It’s time to get out your blue and gold, because the Quakerdale Eagles are bac...

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11

An Honor

admin posted on October 11, 2011 10:13

 

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06

A Frugal Gardener's Experience

admin posted on October 06, 2011 07:01

 

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06

Fundraiser, October 12th!

admin posted on October 06, 2011 06:57

 

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21

Heritage Festival

admin posted on September 21, 2011 10:06

 

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12

Quakerdale Updates

admin posted on September 12, 2011 10:06

 

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07

Oink Oink! Just 10 Days Away!

admin posted on September 07, 2011 09:06

 

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07

Chasing Hoop Dreams

admin posted on September 07, 2011 08:22

 Check out a recent article about the Quakerdale prep-basketball program in the Star Tribune!

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22

Back to School

admin posted on August 22, 2011 13:10

 Read up on recent Promise Academy news!

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10

Welcome to the Family

admin posted on August 10, 2011 09:41

 

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08

Riding for Good

admin posted on August 08, 2011 10:46

 Press Release 

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03

Promise Academy Student Discusses Recent Leadership Experience

admin posted on August 03, 2011 14:14

 The Promise Academy strives to provide students with educational leadership opportunities. Learn about Quinn's recent experience. 

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03

Quakerdale In the News...

admin posted on August 03, 2011 13:30

Recent newspaper articles featuring Quakerdale. 

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26

Supporting Families in Times of Need

admin posted on July 26, 2011 14:43

 Along with our educational opportunities we offer opportunities for families and communities to get the support they need.  Read a recent story of success through the Functional Family Therapy program. 

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25

August Happenings at Quakerdale

admin posted on July 25, 2011 07:23

 

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15

Current Career Opportunities

admin posted on July 15, 2011 07:21

Join us in touching the lives of others through your talents and abilities. Check out the latest job openings. 

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01

Join us for Breakfast and Open House at Wolfe Ranch Life Enrichment Center!

admin posted on July 01, 2011 08:58

 

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01

Mobile Camp Changes Locations in Waterloo

admin posted on July 01, 2011 08:56

 

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24

Thank you Hardin County Endowment Foundation & Summer Fun Pictures

admin posted on June 24, 2011 14:56

Randoms

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22

Annual Lennox/Quakerdale Invitational Pro-Am Golf Tournament Raises $85,000

admin posted on June 22, 2011 13:38

 

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07

Quakerdale Hosts 20th Annual Manning Golf Outing Raising $14,400 for Kids

admin posted on June 07, 2011 00:30

 

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03

Pictures of Groundbreaking for Broer Center Expansion 2011

admin posted on June 03, 2011 08:15

 

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26

Mark Your Calendars for Mobile Camp 2011 (Registration Forms Here)

admin posted on May 26, 2011 14:04

 Mobile Camp 2011 is upon us!  Take a peek at the locations, dates, etc. for your child

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26

Sibshops Coming Your Way!

admin posted on May 26, 2011 10:58

 

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26

Chris Olivier Signs With UNI Mens Basketball Team

admin posted on May 26, 2011 10:52

 

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26

Upcoming Groundbreaking of Broer Center Expansion

admin posted on May 26, 2011 10:48

 

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16

Quakerdale Youth Transform Broer Center

admin posted on May 16, 2011 08:03

 

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09

Christian Motorcyclists Association "Run for the Son" at Quakerdale

admin posted on May 09, 2011 14:24

 

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05

South Hardin HS Students Learn About Mental Health

admin posted on May 05, 2011 15:35

 

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05

Promise Academy Recognition/Awards Banquet a Success

admin posted on May 05, 2011 14:00

 

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02

Green Week and Quakerdale Events May 1 - May 7

admin posted on May 02, 2011 10:12

 

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21

Upcoming Event: Waterloo Open House and Laughter Yoga Workshops

admin posted on April 21, 2011 12:56

 

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19

For Social Workers & Adoptive/Foster Parents Looking to Train Others in Their Journey

admin posted on April 19, 2011 07:48

 

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18

Quakerdale Volunteer Day. Come help us!

admin posted on April 18, 2011 12:14

 

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11

A Message From Executive Director, Rob Talbot

admin posted on April 11, 2011 13:14

 Watch as Rob speaks about Quakerdale's new direction and mission

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11

You Are Cordially Invited

admin posted on April 11, 2011 06:29

 

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30

Capture, Share, and Encourage Others! Quakerdale Photo Contest

admin posted on March 30, 2011 13:52

 Check out our photo contest- prizes are available for winners

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15

Quakerdale Eagle’s Win 2011 NCBA National Post Grad Invitational Championship

admin posted on March 15, 2011 08:29

 

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01

Quakerdale Continues to Provide Care in Jasper County

admin posted on February 01, 2011 11:15

A press release regarding Quakerdale's continued prescence in Jasper County regardless of the Newton shelter closing.

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06

New Year New Mission!

admin posted on January 06, 2011 06:16

 

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03

The Charitable IRA Rollover is Back

admin posted on January 03, 2011 10:02

 

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14

2010 Christmas Card Sale

admin posted on December 14, 2010 08:46

Help support Quakerdale by purchasing Christmas Cards!

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23

News and Views 2010

admin posted on November 23, 2010 11:10

Read about highlights of the summer and fall in our latest newsletter.  

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18

Basketball Schedule Update

admin posted on November 18, 2010 12:50

 

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15

Today we Celebrate YOU!

admin posted on November 15, 2010 07:15

 Hooray it's National Philanthropy Day!

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10

Video regarding the Newton Shelter

admin posted on November 10, 2010 14:24

Channel 5 reports on news regarding Quakerdale's Newton Shelter

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01

Upcoming Events: November 6 - 13

admin posted on November 01, 2010 08:07

 Upcoming events and great ways to support Quakerdale!

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28

New Pictures Up

admin posted on October 28, 2010 10:04

 Check out the Eagles basketball photos courtesy of Tom Apgar

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18

Join Us As We Go Green!

admin posted on October 18, 2010 13:53

 An invitation to join us in our environmental friendly initiative

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18

Sport your Support with a Quakerdale Eagles T-shirt or Sweatshirt

admin posted on October 18, 2010 07:42
Gear up for basketball season with t-shirts and sweatshirts!

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06

Support the Eagles Saturday, October 9.

admin posted on October 06, 2010 06:30

 

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05

A Personal Story of Faith

admin posted on October 05, 2010 12:10

A personal story of faith written by a Promise Home resident, Age 11 

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28

Hear Scotts' Story of Success

admin posted on September 28, 2010 11:31

 

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08

Quakerdale's Promise Academy Welcomes the Eagles Basketball Team

admin posted on September 08, 2010 13:22

 

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04

Join us in Painting Iowa Beautiful

admin posted on August 04, 2010 11:24

Public Event

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30

The Votes are In!

admin posted on July 30, 2010 08:15

Quakerdale Promise Academy announces basketball team name & colors!

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23

Quakerdale Excited to Host Basketball Tryouts in One Week

admin posted on July 23, 2010 14:10

 

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23

Mobile Camp: A Summer of Positive Experiences!

admin posted on July 23, 2010 14:00

 

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14

Quakerdale Travels Cross Country

admin posted on July 14, 2010 11:49

Quakerdale's Promise Academy Basketball Program has gone cross country! 

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28

Great Chances to Win by Supporting Quakerdale

admin posted on June 28, 2010 06:24

The 2010 John Deere Classic opens up great opportunities for your support, including chances to win over 500 prizes!

 

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25

Quakerdale Launches New Prep Boys Basketball Program

admin posted on June 25, 2010 10:32

 

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16

Quakerdale Introduces New Athletic Academy Program & Basketball Director Stan Hughes

admin posted on June 16, 2010 14:50

"Quakerdale is an open opportunity to build something special." - Coach Stan Hughes

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14

Mobile Camp 2010 Kicks Off

admin posted on June 14, 2010 11:15

Mobile Camp has kicked off in Waterloo today and will be making its way across Iowa with openings for children ages 6-11 & their families.

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09

Join us on Facebook Today!

admin posted on June 09, 2010 11:11

Help us to Serve as Christ Serves by joining us on Facebook today!

 

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09

Quakerdale of Manning Golf Outing A Success

admin posted on June 09, 2010 11:07

$13,600 raised for Quakerdale of Manning at golf outing.

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14

Quakerdale partners with Keep Iowa Beautiful

admin posted on April 14, 2010 12:51

Quakerdale forms a partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful where the goal is to make a difference in the State of Iowa with the people and communites we serve.

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14

Birdies for Charity - The Principal Charity Classic

admin posted on April 14, 2010 08:40

$30,000 Awarded!

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31

Quakerdale partners with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy

admin posted on March 31, 2010 13:43

Please join us at our New Providence Campus on April 29, 2010 from 3-6 pm in helping us plant trees and tour the Sustainable Agriculture Farm Program.

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31

Open House May 1, 2010 at Wolfe Ranch Life Enrichment Center

admin posted on March 31, 2010 13:40

Please join us.  We are having a come and go open house breakfast on May 1, 2010 from 6 to 10 am.  We invite you to come and see the ranch and have some breakfast.

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31

Sustainable Agriculture Farm Program

admin posted on March 31, 2010 13:31

Sustainable Agriculture Program utilizing a Ecosystem Based Concept modeled after Growing Power located in Milwaukee, WI

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18

Winter 2010 News & Views

admin posted on February 18, 2010 11:46

Click here to view an electronic version of our Winter 2010 News & Views! 

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18

COA Accreditation

admin posted on February 18, 2010 01:25

QUAKERDALE IS REACCREDITED

 
 

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18

Summer 2009 News & Views

admin posted on December 18, 2009 09:40

Click here to view an electronic version of our Summer 2009 News & Views! 

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24

Mobile Camp Weekends - Upcoming Events

admin posted on November 24, 2009 12:30

Quakerdale Mobile Camps is expanding their program to include year-round activities!

Last summer, Quakerdale hosted “Mobile Camp” at four different locations in Waterloo.  (Click here to watch video.)

Now, kids age 6 - 11 and their families can come join us for Free Mobile Camp Weekends!!!

 

 

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23

Online Store - TEA NOW AVAILABLE!

admin posted on September 23, 2009 09:44

 Quakerdale ONLINE STORE

Thank you for visiting our store!

Select a product category below to view photos and descriptions of each item. 

If you are interested in purchasing any of our products, please contact the Development Department at 641.497.5294 or email development@quakerdale.org.
All purchases benefit our youth!

Product Categories:

NEW!   QUAKERDALE HERBAL TEAS


CHRISTMAS CARDS


LARGE WREATHS


 SMALL WREATHS
 

OTHER CRAFTS

 

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17

Meals From The Heartland

admin posted on September 17, 2009 12:29

 On Saturday September 5th, 3 Manning shelter clients and Quakerdale staffer Amy Bengard volunteered at "Meals from the Heartland" in Des Moines, along with others from the Methodist church in Manning.  Over 15,000 volunteers took part in packaging 4,019,904 meals.  These meals will be sent to starving people in Haiti, Jamaica, South Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, Israel, and homeless shelters here in Iowa. The group really enjoyed their time and were proud of the work they did to help others.

 

     

 

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17

PRAYER REQUESTS

admin posted on August 17, 2009 12:55

Do you need prayer for something in your life?  Quakerdale is happy to offer you the opportunity to submit your prayer requests through our online form.  We would like to pray for and encourage you in your time of need.

Click HERE to submit your prayer request.

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22

Quakerdale PSA Wins Award!

admin posted on July 22, 2009 13:05

Strategic America, an integrated marketing firm in Iowa, recently received a Gold Award for their work on Quakerdale's new Public Service Announcement (PSA).  The Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) has donated $500 toward Quakerdale's marketing expenses through the Gold Award.

Read Strategic America's Press Release highlighting the Award.

Watch Quakerdale's Award-Winning PSA HERE!

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05

Mobile Camp Highlights

admin posted on May 05, 2009 08:31

Mobile Camp 2009 has been a success!

Read highlights of the summer and see photos HERE.

Watch the VIDEO HERE.

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03

Winter 2009 News & Views

admin posted on March 03, 2009 07:08

To see the Winter 2009 issue of News & Views, click HERE.

(This is a large file in Adobe Reader format.)

To get your own copy of News & Views delivered to your door, fill out our online contact form and we'll be glad to add you to our mailing list!

 

 


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05

Heart-Warming Adoption Lifts Life of Former Student

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:55

The Rhoads family just celebrated their ‘best Thanksgiving ever’ for many reasons. For one, it coincided within days of Carol and Stan’s fifth wedding anniversary. It’s a miraculous milestone for the Rhoads, since Stan was told shortly after their marriage that he had only a few months to live.

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05

Quakerdale Students Win for Creative Writing & Fine Arts

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:54

Two Quakerdale students have won first place in their respective divisions in the Creative Writing and Fine Arts Competition of the National Fellowship of Child Care Executives 2008 Summer Conference.

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05

HCCEF Grant Puts New Roof on Tatum Cottage

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:53

A grant of $3,000 from the Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation made possible the recent installation of new shingles on Tatum Cottage.

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05

Martha-Ellen Tye Scholarship Amounts Increased

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:49

Martha-Ellen Tye Scholarships for Quakerdale residents have been increased to reflect rising education costs, and to better assist our students in their academic careers.

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05

Quakerdale's Team F.U.N. Shares an Evening With Champions

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:48

A group of 20 Quakerdale members of Team F.U.N. (Fundamentals U Need), a program of Kurt Warner's First Things First foundation, were special guests for "An Evening With Champions," at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids Sunday May 25.

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05

'08 Lennox/Quakerdale Event Raises Record $115,000

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:48

The spring weather made golf impossible at Elmwood Country Club but it did not dampen the spirit of the 2008 Lennox/Quakerdale Invitational Pro-Am Golf Tournament Thursday, June 12, in Marshalltown.

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05

$.5 Million Gift Starts Endowment for Bud Pearson Promise Home

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:47

Okoboji businessman and philanthropist Gerald “Bud” Pearson has given Quakerdale a half million dollars to establish the Bud Pearson Promise Home.

 

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05

How You Can Sponsor A Child

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:46

You can now provide for a child’s stay in Quakerdale’s life skills training and Residential Treatment program through the Sponsor A Child initiative.

 

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05

Meet Rob Talbot, Executive Director

admin posted on December 05, 2008 07:45

Robert Talbot became Executive Director of Quakerdale in January of 2008. His appointment marks only the third leadership change at Quakerdale in the past 44 years.

 

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