Congratulations to Robert Hankey, Council 2209 in Elkader & James Ahlelm Council 11192 in Waterloo. They both where selected from our Supreme Office as 2 of the 100 Family of the Month's from Iowa.

Here is a program description from Supreme...

As Knights of Columbus, we have always been interested in the development of strong, vibrant families. In support of this philosophy and to create an even greater awareness of our many fine Knights of…

Danbury Review 17Sep13-CemeteryArticle.pdf

Article in Danbury Review about the council's cemetery project; lift, shift and level headstones

Sept 9th - 16 stones righted - participants - Rob Paulsen, Dave Bruning, Jeff Bruning, Marshall Sohm, Noah Oberreuter, Neal Seuntjens, Mike…

Brother Sir Knights:

When wearing the new uniform, rank will be identified by a color patch that will be placed behind the 4^th Degree emblem on the beret. The patch colors are as follows:

• Purple for Color Corps Commander
• White for Faithful Navigator or Past Faithful Navigator
• Green for District…

As a child did you enjoy time spent with your grandfather, a favorite uncle, or another elder adult?  Was history one of your favorite subjects in school?   Do you enjoy talking about fishing, hunting, farming, or your children/grandchildren?  Do you enjoy spades, cribbage or other card games?  Are you a good listener?   Do you respect members of our military, or have you served in the armed forces yourself?

As a Knight of Columbus, chances are…

Emily Franzen. Congratulations!

On the 1st, 2nd, and 9th of September, the Decorah Knights of Columbus collected $ for the CPID and handed out tootsie rolls in thanksgiving to donors.

The Decorah Knights of Columbus thank the following for providing locations in Decorah where the Knights could collect $:…

Congratulations to the Brian Smith Family from St. Theresa's Council 5389 from Des Moines as our July 2017 Family of the Month. 

For more information about the Family of the Month, visit  Family of the…

My Brother Sir Knights,                                                                                             September 1, 2017

On this my first day as Master for the Iowa District I wish to supply information and guidance as to changes with the 4^th Degree Regalia. As many of you may already know, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced at the 135^th Convention this past August the Board’s decision to modernize the 4^th degree Color Guard…

The highest honor of the Knights of Columbus was bestowed on Father Gerard E. Hammond, a Maryknoll priest who has engaged in a heroic mission over the past two decades by ministering to the people of North Korea. Father Hammond received the 13th Gaudium et Spes Award from Supreme Knight Carl Anderson at the annual States Dinner of the 135th Supreme Convention held Tuesday, August 1, in America’s Center in St. Louis.

Father Hammond, who is 83 years old and a priest for 57 years, serves…

Many people in the Gulf Coast of Texas are reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey this weekend. Thousands have evacuated their homes, many of which have been damaged or destroyed.

The recovery process is going to be a long and painful one, and your support is urgently needed. Click here for a flyer that may be shared online or printed and…

In his annual address delivered at the 135th Supreme Convention in St. Louis, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced a new initiative to rebuild a town in Iraq destroyed by ISIS.

The new initiative is part of the Order's continuing efforts to help Christians and other minorities who have suffered genocide in the Middle East.

The supreme knight also cited the major accomplishments of the Knights of Columbus, such as the Order’s record levels of charity, with over $177 million in…

KC Calendar   July 2017 to June 2018

Subject to Change if needed.

September   Sept.9^th and 10^th  Tootsie Rolls

September 12   Meeting 7P.M. Hall

October 10 Meeting 7P.M. Hall   1^st Degree if needed.

September 30^th and October 1^st   Respect Life All Masses  

November 5^th    Deceased Member Mass 8A.M.

November 14 Meeting 7P.M. Hall

November 16^th   Feather…

First things first. Let’s keep in our prayers the people who are facing Hurricane Harvey. Our colleagues at the Texas Catholic Conference have sent along a link from Catholic Charities USA in case you’re interested in making an immediate donation: bit.ly/2wwpwp5.

The U.S. Catholic bishops have established a new committee against racism. It will focus on addressing the sin of racism in our society, and even in the Church, and…

The Knights of Columbus Iowa State Council recently made a donation to the American Martyrs Retreat House in Cedar Falls for the Coming Home Veterans Retreats.  These retreats are for veterans who suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.…

Answers to frequently asked questions about the new Fourth Degree uniform

8/14/2017

Earlier this month, the Knights of Columbus board of directors unanimously voted to adopt a new uniform for the Fourth Degree. The decision was made with the good of the entire Order in mind. While we understand that some members may prefer the old regalia, the supreme master and vice supreme masters urge all Fourth Degree members to put the good of the Order before any personal…

On July 27th, Knights of Columbus Assemblies 3378 and 3031 partnered with Baker Electric to transport a 14,000 lb rock onto the VACIHCS main campus in Des Moines!  This rock will be the canvas for Bubba Sorensen to paint a unique Patriot Rock and will serve as a memorial and destination on campus for Central Iowa Veterans to visit, reflect, and work on therapeutic goals. He will be on site painting in November and December. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for this donation and…