The mission of the Presentation Lantern Center is to offer hospitality, education and advocacy to adult immigrants who are striving to better their lives.

At Presentation Lantern Center visitors are greeted by staff and volunteers. They receive a tutor with whom they study English; they learn practical life skills to use in a new country; they meet many people from other countries of origin; they share their stories and cultures; and they experience so much more!  Since 2002, we have served over 2,000 immigrants, including children and aided 123 immigrants in obtaining U.S. citizenship.

Register for Lighting the Lantern!

The Lantern Center’s annual “Lighting the Lantern” event support language and support services for refugees and immigrants in our community!

Tickets $90 each.  Sponsorships $500, $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000.

2024 Statistics:

114 students studied English and citizenship!

The Lantern Center was recently
featured on Iowa PBS!

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Call or text The Lantern Center at 563-557-7134,
or email [email protected].