Scouts BSA - Troop 354 Iowa

02/20/2026

Thank you for supporting the Newton Troop 354 scouts during our can drives. We will NOT be holding our can drive this weekend as scheduled. Please take your cans to the Newon Redemption Center and ask to support the Scout Troop.

11/27/2025

11/02/2025

🎄 It’s that time of year again — Christmas is coming! 🎄

Halloween is over, and now it’s time to get ready for the holidays! The Scouts from Troop 354 are once again selling Christmas Wreaths, and orders are due by Thursday, November 6th. Wreaths will be delivered just after Thanksgiving — perfect timing to kick off your holiday decorating!

🌲 All profits stay local and go directly toward supporting Scouting in Newton.

✨ New this year! We’re also offering 3D printed Tealight Christmas Trees — $5 each or 3 for $10. These make great gifts or festive decorations, and we’ll be selling them right up until Christmas.

If you’d like to support local Scouts and bring some extra holiday cheer to your home, send a message or comment below to place your order!

09/13/2025

L 👁 👁 k who stopped by and donated ice cream to Scouts BSA - Troop 354 Iowa that were collecting cans in the hot sun 🌞. Thanks you, Sea Turtle Ice Cream Company

09/13/2025

Get your CANS/BOTTLES down to Edward Jones across from Hy-Vee Gas in Newton from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday September 13, 2025!

06/22/2025

Summer camp bound!!

06/16/2025

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible dads out there! We're sending out a huge shout-out to everyone celebrating today.

Now, we might be a little biased here in Scouting, but we have to admit, our Scouting dads do bring an extra level of cool to the table – whether it's teaching knot-tying, leading a campfire song, or just being the best leaders on a campout!

But no matter your connection to Scouting, we want to make sure all fathers feel appreciated and celebrated today. Thank you for all you do, the guidance you provide, and the love you share.

We hope you have a fantastic day filled with joy, relaxation, and perhaps a little bit of adventure!

05/31/2025

Today is the day! Come on over to Edward Jones across from Hy-Vee Gas in Newton with your empty can and bottles for local Troop 354 Can Drive! 10 am to 1 pm

05/21/2025

05/17/2025

Memorial Day Flags

05/12/2025

To the Scouting Moms who volunteer their time, teach valuable skills, and cheer on our scouts we wish you: Happy Mother's Day! Your dedication makes all the difference.

We're also sending Happy Mother's Day wishes to every other wonderful Mom today!

Thank you Mom's for everything you do.

02/19/2025

We know him! https://www.facebook.com/share/1HMAtnUGLj/

Today we recognize one of four Silver Beaver recipients Bill Gruman. To help us celebrate Bill and our 3 other Silver Beaver recipients join us on February 23th, at 2pm. Register at https://scoutingevent.com/177-Councilcoh

Bill Gruman and his wife, Sandra, live in Grinnell. Their children include Adam and Ryan, both Eagle Scouts, Monica, and Emily, who is currently a member of Troop 354 in Newton. The principles of Scouting are a part of their everyday lives.

Bill’s Scouting adventures began with Cub Scouting in Lamont, Iowa, with amazing pinewood derby cars and fun camporees. He crossed over to Troop 81, braving rain storms and mosquitoes through many campouts and even a hurricane at the 1985 National BSA Jamboree in Virginia. He returned as a Webelos Leader, then Assistant Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster as sons, Adam and Ryan, progressed through Scouting with Troop 1062 in Osage, Iowa. A couple highlights include bringing 6 emergency response agencies together in organizing and hosting a District fall camporee, an extended hiking trip below the rim at the Grand Canyon, and both boys’ Eagle ceremonies. He moved on to supporting Troop 313 in Grinnell, then as District Committee Chair for the Woodland Trails District, the Mid-Iowa Council Board of Directors, and now volunteers with Troop 354 in Newton where daughter, Emily, is a member.

He has served the community as a volunteer firefighter since 2002, first on the Osage Fire Department and then on the Grinnell Fire Department. He coached middle and high school cross country or track programs for 25 years. This includes a 12-year stretch as the Osage boys cross country coach, with 10 state qualifying teams and 26 individual state qualifiers. He has led different FIRST Lego League teams for 7 years, beginning in 2010, and a FIRST Robotics Competition program at Grinnell High School since 2016. Service to his church has also included leadership roles through Parish Council and Knights of Columbus, many committees, and helping at events. The family was named the 2017-2018 Iowa Knights of Columbus Family of the Year.