Cedar Boat Club
Registered 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to making the Cedar River and Ellis Harbor area a better place.
Established 1948
Drone Video Footage: Jacob Huber Photo
NEXT UP: SPRING AUCTION
Our next flagship event is our annual Spring Auction! Play, bid, raffle, win — come out to our 2026 Spring Auction, where we are raising funds for this year’s extra special July 3rd Ellis Fireworks Show — America’s 250th birthday and 50 years of CBC fireworks.
Saturday, April 11th, @ 3:30 PM at the Double Z Bar & Grill
‼️ WE ARE LOOKING FOR AUCTION ITEMS ‼️
We're looking for auction and raffle item donations! Gift cards, experiences, services, outdoor gear, merchandise — if you think the community would bid on it, we want it.
Supporting the local boating & Ellis Harbor community since 1948.
The Cedar Boat Club has been providing community events and service for decades toward the betterment of the Cedar River, boating community, and the neighborhoods surrounding the Ellis Harbor area. The Club has provided a free-to-the-public July 3rd Fireworks show for 50+ years, as well as other family-friendly events like the Fire on the River Drag Boat Races.
Our membership base, though small and exclusive, does big things! There are open membership spots available… Check out the benefits of membership in 2026.
We also accept donations online as well as at any of our events. 90% of our annual budget comes from sponsorships and personal donations. Please consider donating!
2026 Board of Directors
Don Steichen, Commodore
Jeff McLaud, 1st Vice Commodore
Rich Cooling, 2nd Vice Commodore
Jeffrey Kaas, Secretary
Jim Kaas, Treasurer
Chad Hutchcroft, Cruise Captain
Press Releases
The Cedar Boat Club hosts several large-scale events annually to benefit the surrounding communities. Below you can find press releases regarding the Club and our events.
We hope to see you at one this year!
Recent Water Levels
Historic Crests
(1) 31.12 ft on 06/13/2008
(2) 21.97 ft on 09/27/2016
(3) 20.00 ft on 03/18/1929
(4) 20.00 ft on 06/01/1851
(5) 19.66 ft on 03/31/1961
(6) 19.27 ft on 04/04/1993
(7) 18.60 ft on 04/04/1933
(8) 18.51 ft on 04/10/1965
(9) 18.32 ft on 03/19/2019
(10) 18.31 ft on 07/25/1999