The Michael & Jean Knepper Childcare Center
A collaboration with The Kid Project.
How the Vision Took Shape
For years, our childcare center outgrew its original home. Families need more space, more classrooms, and more opportunities for their children to learn and thrive. In 2023, conversations began about building a brand-new facility - one that could serve our community for decades to come.
What started as a dream soon became a focused effort supported by dedicated leaders, generous donors, and countless helping hands!
Honoring Michael & Jean Knepper
The new center is named in honor of Michael & Jean Knepper, whose generosity and lifelong love for children made this project possible. Their belief in nurturing the next generation has impacted countless families.
Their gift laid the foundation - both literally and figuratively - for a space where children can grow, explore, and discover their potential.
Kid Project 2.0 Committee Members
Fundraising Committee
Dave Schroeder - Campaign Chair
Cindy Oberbroeckling - Campaign Coordinator
Jacque Rahe
Michelle Grover
Sheila Tegeler
Dan Zitelman
Nancy Dunkel
Kari Nickol
Megan Vorwald
Karla Thompson
The Late Steve Salter
Construction Committee
Dave Schroeder
Mike Decker
Jacque Rahe
Maddie Allen
Justin Allen
Cindy Oberbroeckling
Transition Committee
Barb Maiers
Jacque Rahe
Cindy Oberbroeckling
Jeff Simon
Shirley Olberding
Sheila Tegeler
Michelle Grover
Dyersville Economic Development Board of Directors
Roger Gibbs - President
Barry Klosterman - Vice President
Dave Schroeder - Vice President
Todd Steffen - Treasurer
Dan Tauke - Secretary
Dave Bell
Martina Bockenstedt
Mike Decker
Tim English
Pat Hogrefe
Marcel Kielkucki
Doris Koopmann
Nathan Runde
Elliot Salter
Jesse Steger
Dyersville Area Community Foundation Board of Directors
Sheila Tegeler - Chairman of the Board
Lisa Maiers - Vice President
Dave Schroeder - Treasurer
Karla Thompson - Secretary
Nancy Dunkel
Jeff Simon
Mary Ungs-Sogaard
Mike English
Carrie Koelker
Elliot Salter
Jeremy Olberding
Shirely Olberding
