Lane & Waterman attorney, Ian Russell, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.  The organization operates the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City, and a Family Room at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids.  These facilities provide a place for families to stay while their children undergo medical treatment at local hospitals and clinics.  The Board oversees fundraising, operations, scholarships, and grants connected with Ronald McDonald House Charities for 39 Counties in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, including the Quad Cities, Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Dubuque.