MONTICELLO, Iowa — Camp Courageous has appointed Craig Stadtmueller as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 5, 2026. Craig will succeed Charlie Becker, who has led the organization for over 45 years. Becker will stay on to ensure a smooth transition, continuing his support for the camp and its community. Mary Van Houten, Camp Courageous Board Chair, says Becker's leadership helped the camp grow from five buildings to 35, from 40 acres to 400, and from serving a few hundred campers to nearly 10,000 each year. "We are grateful for his dedication and the compassion he’s shown to generations of campers and their families," Van Houten said. Stadtmueller was previously Director of the Jones County Regional Center at Kirkwood Community College. His personal co

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