About Hastings Kiwanis Club

Hastings Kiwanis Club is a part of the Nebraska-Iowa Kiwanis District of Kiwanis International.

Our Beginning
The Hastings Kiwanis Club was organized on December 14, 1920, just five years after the first Kiwanis Club was launched in Detroit, Michigan. The club had 53 charter members, with the official charter being presented at a dinner meeting at the Clarke Hotel on January 12, 1921 by A. R. Edmiston, the District Governor from Lincoln, Nebraska.

Kiwanians from Omaha, Lincoln and Fremont, Nebraska, arrived on trains to be present at the ceremony, with visitors forming a parade to the Clarke Hotel headed by the Hastings High School band. The banquet and charter ceremonies were in the banquet room of the hotel, where tables were set for more than 200 people.

The Kiwanis Mission & Vision

Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects

Our Board (2023-24)

  • Michelle Musgrave, President
  • Tom Musgrave, Immediate Past President
  • Frank Koch, President Elect
  • Elizabeth Musgrave, Vice President
  • Jim Krebsbach, Treasurer
  • Dave Kempf, Secretary
  • Susan Price, Assistant Secretary
  • Russanne Hoff, Board Member (2 Years)
  • Kathy Hohensee, Board Member (2 Years)
  • George Howard, Board Member (2 Years)
  • Taylor Musgrave, Board Member (2 Years)
  • Ashley Hajny, Board Member
  • Mike Johnson, Board Member
  • Marge Ormsby, Board Member
  • Mary Plock, Board Member

Join Us

Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects.

Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions or learn more about joining for Kiwanis club here.

The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!

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