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Pedaling for Parkinson's: Bike Ride Boosts Awareness, Support for Parkinson's Program

By Becky Fitzgerald on April 23, 2026

Steve Bietau, a Meadowlark Parkinson’s Program member, is celebrating his 71st birthday this month with Bietau’s Birthday Bike Ride! An avid cyclist, Steve plans to start a week-long, 71-mile ride on...

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Grow Green Match Day: Support Nursing Scholarships During Annual 24 Hours of Giving

By Becky Fitzgerald on April 21, 2026

The 14th annual Grow Green Match Day on Wednesday, April 22, is an amazing opportunity for the Manhattan community as well as Meadowlark Hills Foundation. On that day, donations made through the...

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Parkinson's Awareness Month: Update from 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum

By Michelle Haub on April 3, 2026

April is Parkinson’s disease (PD) Awareness Month which creates the perfect time to share information about Parkinson’s, including the latest issues in advocacy.

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The Christmas Trains

By Noel Stanton on December 4, 2025

My uncle Lou gave me an electric train for my first Christmas. I was much too young to appreciate it, of course. But I think Lou, who had a good union job operating a construction crane, was showing...

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HOGtoberfest: 12th Annual Event Boosts Good Samaritan Fund

By Becky Fitzgerald on November 13, 2025

A week-long celebration at Prairie Star Restaurant and Event Venue to mark the 12th annual HOGtoberfest brought squeal-worthy attention to Meadowlark Foundation’s Good Samaritan Fund. Not only did...

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"Big Why" Fall Lecture Series: Enriching Our Lives by Facing Some of Life & Our Community's Big Questions

By Rev. Melanie Nord on October 3, 2025

We are excited to announce our fall Lecture Series. With the success of our spring “Leading through the Valley” Lenten Lecture Series, we are excited to carry the momentum into the fall. Our fall...

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Finding Meaning: Outdoor Encounters

By Nathan Bolls on October 2, 2025

The Bushman people of the Kalahari Desert in southern Africa speak of two hungers: the Small Hunger of finding food and the Great Hunger of finding meaning in life. From what I’ve read and heard, it...

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Outdoor Encounters: Seeing Beyond

By Nathan Bolls on August 7, 2025

One June day a few summers ago, I saw something beautiful, something profound, something too rarely practiced, something whose ramifications are too rarely considered. I did not see the ultimate...

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Supporting Life, One Wing at a Time: Native Prairie Butterfly Gardens & Monarch Waystation Comes to Meadowlark's Trail

July 17, 2025

The Outdoor Committee is proud to announce the establishment of a Native Prairie Butterfly Garden & Monarch Waystation along the Meadowlarks walking trail. This vibrant pollinator haven is...

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Speedy PD Race for Parkinson's Disease: 17th Annual Event

By Sarah Duggan on July 11, 2025

The 17th annual Speedy PD Race for Parkinson’s Disease is Saturday, Aug. 23, at Tuttle Creek State Park. The race features a Half-Mile Walk/Run, Don Rasmussen 5K, and a 10K race. This year, we are...

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