Kiwanis Club established in Colfax

COLFAX – In October of 2022, Devon Felstead and Dan Mattson were looking for anyone interested in starting a Kiwanis Club, a national club that supports youth activities and development, in Colfax.

Both current members of the Pullman Kiwanis Club, Felstead and Mattson were able to recruit 17 members, and four officers.

Felstead, who has been installed as coach for the new Kiwanis Club by the pacific northwest branch of Kiwanis, confirmed that officers included Dustin Dawson of Ackerman’s as President, Lisa Uhlenkott of The McGregor Company as Secretary, Caleb Cox of Best Western as Vice President, and Melanie Clausen of Rolling Hills as Treasurer.

“I’m really excited about the new club, and they’re young and energetic,” Felstead said. “I’m delighted to help them get up and running.”

Felstead stated that he believes it will be a fun and productive club, adding that the club had finished a service project collecting for some needy families over the holidays.

The Kiwanis Club’s next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan 17 at 1 p.m. at the Best Western, 701 North Main Street.