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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers,

dedicated to improving the world 

one child and one community at a time.

 

Kiwanis Club of Rochester 

Serving the Children of

Rochester, Olmsted County and the World.

 

Rochester Kiwanis meets every Thursday at 12 noon at the Eagles Club, 917 15th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904. 
Meetings last about one hour with a diversity of community speakers.  Lunch is served and includes entrée, dessert and beverage for $14.
First time prospective members' lunch is complimentary.
Please contact Austin Jorgenson at 507-413-2134 for more information.
Photo Ops

2022 Kiwanis of Rochester Scholarship Recipients 

Yevheniya Ratushko, Mayo High School Key Club Kiwanis Scholarship recipient pictured with Mary Tompkins.  Yevheniya plans to attend the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Jonathan Sedarski, Mayo High School Kiwanis Scholarship recipient pictured with LInda Hull. Jonathan plans to attend Boston University and major in Biology.
Noah Shedivy, Lourdes High School Kiwanis Scholarship recipient pictured with Del Lawson.  Noah will be attending the University of Arizona majoring in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science. 

 

 

 

 

Students of the Month

 

Photo Album LINK

 

 

A Sample of Our Programs

 

Students of the Month Public Official Engagement Community Leader Engagement
Hiawatha Home Volunteering Screenshot from 2017 11 12 21:30:25  

 

 

 

 

Kiwanis Ukraine

Rochester Kiwanis Club has been a sister club with Kiwanis Ukraine, contact Lora Pavlenko, for several years. We have not had recent communication from them, but continue to keep them in prayer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rochester Area News

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Graham Park Exhibition Center Groundbreaking (April 24, 2026)

Apr 24, 2026: Oak View Group to run exhibition center. Aug 2025: Groundbreaking Construction began Wednesday on a $48.7 million project at Graham Park, Rochester. The centerpiece is an 80,000-square-foot exhibition center with a performance arena seating 1,500 people.   ... Read more ...

Rochester Sports and Recreation Complex (April 24, 2026)

Apr 24 PB Reporting: Bill on sports complex  City Council Discussions:
  • Dec 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • Oct 6, 2025 City Council Meeting
  • July 28, 2025 City Council Study Session 
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America's City for Health (ACH) (April 23, 2026)

Reimagine what can be done to fulfill the vision of ACH   ... Read more ...

RPS Proposed Budget Reductions (April 22, 2026)

April 21, 2026: School Board Meeting Revised Proposed Leadership Changes  April 7, 2026: Budget Reduction Impact Sep 12, 2023 RPS Board Study Session video recording; Proposed Equity Policy; PB Reporting   ... Read more ...

Rochester International Relations Committee (April 22, 2026)

Apr 2026 Siheung, Korean Newsletter 2026 Winter Newsletter; Sister City Visits Germany Visit 2025 Sister City Trips: Japan  Rochester Sister City Application (Roles and Responsibilities) Sister Cities Relationship Logs IRC Meeting Logs   ... Read more ...

Joyce Gibbs – A Life of Strength, Service, and Enduring Impact (April 22, 2026)

Apr 22, 2026 Press Release Rochester NAACP announces passing of Mrs. Joyce Gibbs     ... Read more ...

City of Rochester Seeks Proposals for Sale and Redevelopment of Parcels (April 17, 2026)

The City of Rochester is now accepting proposals for the sale and redevelopment of two City-owned residential parcels located in the Durand Subdivision and Hilmer’s High View Acres.   ... Read more ...

Housing Investment Status and Statistics (April 17, 2026)

Apr 2026 Housing Coalition Tour $4M investment Jan 2026 Housing Alliance: 2025 Real Estate SEMN Marketing Data, 2025 Coalition Investments     ... Read more ...

RPS Family Engagement Opportunities (April 16, 2026)

Apr 2026 Family Engagement Policy Meetings Jan 2026 Announcements: Family Engagement, Caregiver and Parent Empowerment    ... Read more ...

Ambassadors for Equity and Belonging Program (April 15, 2026)

Rochester Area Foundation is piloting a new type of cohort centered around the concept of “belonging” as a strategic framework,   ... Read more ...

Rochester, MN Supplemental Budget (April 14, 2026)

2026 Apr 13 City Council Study Session on 2027 Supplemental Budget 2022-08-22 City Council Study Session on 2023 Supplemental Budget   ... Read more ...

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