Recap from the January 6, 2025 Meeting.
Meeting run by: President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Marc Hines
Welcome Guests: Diana Tank
Welcome Online Members: Kim Warren and Shane Orr
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Sarah Lande- Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Fest and Eagle Watch is the weekend of January 16-19. For more information visit https://muscatineartscouncil.org/eagles-and-ivories-ragtime-fest-2025/ Mark Roberts- MPW calendars are available. Please take one with you. Let Mark know if you need more. Karen Cooney- Karen enjoyed celebrating her birthday with family and friends and looks forward to celebrating his daughter's birthday next. Karen also encourages people to attend Eagles and Ivories. Lindsey Phillips- Sad news to share, fellow Rotarian and past City Administrator, Carol Webb’s husband passed away on January 2nd. Please keep her family in your thoughts.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- We are looking for members to join the board and/or help with programs and membership. This is a great opportunity to get involved and give back.
- Proof Social Evening Mixer- January 14th from 4-6pm
- Rotary will be featured as a new member at the GMCCI Business After Hours New Member Showcase on Tuesday, January 21st from 5-7pm at the Merrill.
- Volunteer Opportunities:
- Mobile Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteers are still needed for 4-5:30 on January 7th. Use the link below to sign up if you are available. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rmtNfi25shfn2S1LYG0e56iVwcMj2VA9X6FB5WU_vS4/edit
Presentation-
Muscatine Airport Overview
Brian Stineman, public works director
Kitty Woerly, REVV Aviation
Airport History-
Started by a private company in 1928. Ownership was transferred to the City in 1930. The City council passed an ordinance creating the board of airport commissioners. The first meeting of the commissioners was held on January 6, 1931. Carver Aero formed as a holding company for Carver Pump’s aviation interests at the airport. In 1990 Carver Aero became a Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at the airport.
Airport Buildings:
Terminal Building, 4 corporate hangars, 20 T-hangars, 3 box hangars, maintenance building, community hangar that can store about 15-20 small planes
Runways:
5,500-foot main runway
4,000-foot cross-wind runway
Property:
680 acres: 394 used for aviation, 286 leased farm ground
Recent and upcoming projects:
2020: 3 box hangars and apron expansion completed
2021: Taxiway A reconstructed
2024: Fuel system relocation project
2025: Runway lighting replacement project
2026: Replacement of snow removal equipment
Missed today’s meeting? Use the link below to watch the recording.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
January 13- Emily Hegenbart- New Horizons (Robert Young Center)
January 20- Amy Hessel- YMCA Youth Programs
January 27- Nora Dwyer- LEAP Iowa State Extension