Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation
The Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation (HHCSR) began in 1930 when the Council's lease expired on Camp Mishawaka at Stone City, Iowa. At that time Howard H. Cherry contributed $1000.00 for the purchase of eighteen acres of land along the Wapsipinicon River one mile North of the town of Waubeek, Iowa. Camp Waubeek opened in 1931 due to the efforts of the Cedar Rapids American Legion's Hanford Post # 5.
Due to continuing growth in Council membership, attendance at camp and in line with camp development needs, Howard H. Cherry donated $14,000.00 in 1957 for the purchase of an additional 125 acres.
In 1965, a $25,000.00 donation from Howard H. Cherry enabled the Council to purchase an adjoining 265 acres and open a second camp called Wakonda. It was to become a patrol cooking camp.
Allin B. Dakin Dining Hall
In 1987, the summer camp operations were moved to Wakonda and the first meals were served in a new $350,000 dining hall which had expanded seating and kitchen facilities. It was eventually called the Allin B. Dakin Dining Hall in honor of Dean Allin B. Dakin, Administrative Dean of the University of Iowa. Mr. Dakin was also the first Eagle Scout in Iowa. He was instrumental in the merger of the two Councils and was the first president of the new Hawkeye Area Council. 1987 marked his 70th year of active involvement in the Scouting program.