Kim is a graduate of Westfield State University in Westfield, Massachusetts with a degree in Communications.  She has been the Director at the Family Museum since 2015, became Director of Parks & Recreation in 2021, and has now been named the Director of Culture & Recreation. Kim oversees the Family Museum, the Life Fitness Center, Recreation/Parks Programming, Palmer Hills Golf Course & Grill, Splash Landing, and Frozen Landing.  

Kim began working for the City in 2004 as a Museum Educator, and became Manager of Learning Experiences and Environments in 2011. Before entering the Museum world, Kim worked in the Bettendorf Public School system in Early Childhood Special Education classrooms at Mark Twain and Jefferson Elementary Schools.  

Kim is certified in “Mind in the Making” which is a program that teaches executive function skills to parents, teachers, and community members. Kim also holds a certificate in Non-Profit Leadership.

Director

Kim Kidwell

Culture & Recreation

Development Manager

Ally Sweeney

Family Museum

Administrative Assistant/Registration

Julie Klein

Family Museum

Dance Coordinator

Jessica Halfhill

Family Museum

Visitor and Volunteer Services Coordinator

Caroline O'Sullivan-Jens

Family Museum

Marketing Coordinator

Elly Gerdts

Family Museum