The Kiwanis Club of Yerington was organized on June 15, 2005. Area Kiwanis leaders sought to reestablish a Kiwanis Club in Yerington to serve the children, seniors, and less fortunate of Yerington.

In the spring of 2005 a New Club Building team appeared in Yerington and made contact with a number of business people in the community, recruiting individuals interested in making a difference in the lives of the children in Yerington.

When the requisite 20 members were attained, a charter application was submitted to Kiwanis International and approval was granted to form the club. The new club was presented with the charter, banner, bell, gavel in official recognition by Kiwanis International. on August 6, 2005 during its charter and installation ceremony.