This year's District Conference is sure to inspire! Join us on May 1st and 2nd, 2026 at The Hyatt Regency Hotel Conference Center in Coralville, IA.
District Conference Co-Chairs: Chris and Vernette Knapp
- Inspiring Speakers:
- Staphanie Urchick: Past RI President, will share a perspective if the "Benefits of Rotary - Personally / Locally / Globally" on Friday night. Saturday night she will share her experiences from "Traveling the World Representing Rotary" and the "Unique Experiences and Rewarding Projects and Programs."
- Tom Gump: RI Director-Elect, Friday, he will share a message on "Membership - Engaging / Retaining / Attracting Rotary Members." Saturday noon, He will share his message as our RI Director-Elect concerning "Future Outlook of Rotary."
- Dr. David Moser, will speak on "Mental Wellness." He will focus on "Family Mental Wellness."
- Tom Martin: Quad City Times Editor - Publisher will speak about "Changes in the Newspaper Industry and the Responsibilities to Present Unbiased Information to Create Individual Awareness." The changes in the newspaper industry correlate with changes Rotary is experiencing.
- Patrick Harrison: ZONE 29 Public Image Chair. He will have a General Session on "How Your Club Can Effectively Use Public Image With Your Club and In Your Community." He will also have 2 Special Sessions for specific discussions and questions.
- Mason’s Light House: Hear about a new initiative to build a hospice home dedicated to serving Iowa’s sickest kids - an important effort we can all support.
- Flight Around the Atlantic - PolioPlus – Join us for the evening as we hear from John Ockenfels and Peter Teahen about the Flight Around the Atlantic for Polio Plus.
- Lost of Prizes: Lots of ways to win different prizes throughout the 2 days of the Conference.
- Kentucky Derby: Kentucky Derby, with biding and prizes for best dressed Female, Male, Couple, and Hat.
Register Here!
There are Rooms Blocked off at the Hyatt Hotel you can Reserve a room Here!