The Iowa Knights of Columbus is part of the fraternal organization of Catholic men founded by Father Michael J. McGivney at St. Mary's Church in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882 to provide welfare and security for families during times of sickness and death. The Order which now has over 1.7 million members throughout the world is currently headed by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.
The first council to be instituted in Iowa was Council 510 in Dubuque on Sunday, April 29, 1900. Later that year Davenport Council 532 was started on September 30, 1900. The Knights of Columbus spread across the state of Iowa and steadily grew to more than 31,000 members in over 200 local councils. Brother Knights undertake numerous works of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism in their communities & parishes. Fr. McGivney's dream of having a council in every parish is close to becoming a reality in Iowa.
The Iowa Jurisdiction is under the direction of State Deputy Michael P. Gaspers of Danbury who is the chief executive officer and representative of the supreme knight for the Order in Iowa. The Knights work on a broad range of projects for their Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. Membership in the Knights of Columbus is available to all practicing Catholic men 18 or older.

Click here to go to the Iowa State Council Website.