Iowa Association of School Resource Officers - IASRO

06/18/2026

As we wrap up Day 3 and another incredible IASRO School Safety Conference, we want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended, presented, sponsored, exhibited, and supported this event.

A special thank you to AJ and Madalena DeAndrea for closing out the conference with their powerful keynote, Dark Nights of the Soul: When Terror Hits Home. Your courage, honesty, and message left a lasting impact on all of us.

Over the past three days, we shared knowledge, built connections, and strengthened our collective commitment to protecting, mentoring, and educating students across Iowa.

Safe travels home, and we look forward to seeing you next year!

06/18/2026

Welcome to Day 3 of the IASRO School Safety Conference!

We’re honored to welcome AJ DeAndrea and Madalena DeAndrea to Iowa as they present “Dark Nights of the Soul: When Terror Hits Home.”

06/18/2026

2026 IASRO School Resource Officer of the Year

The Iowa Association of School Resource Officers is proud to recognize Logan Nord from the Oskaloosa Police Department as the 2026 IASRO School Resource Officer of the Year.

Officer Nord exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding SRO through his commitment to student relationships, innovative programming, school safety leadership, and community service. From creating programs like Lunch Bunch, Lunches with Logan, and Cops for Kind Kids, to serving as a DARE instructor, mentoring students, and helping expand the SRO program in Oskaloosa, his impact reaches far beyond the walls of the school.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Nord on this well-deserved honor. Thank you for your leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to the students and community of Oskaloosa.

06/18/2026

Day 2 complete! Thank you to our presenters, Colton Easton and Jill Lemond, vendors and attendees for another day of meaningful learning and collaboration to keep our schools safe.

Looking forward to Day 3!

06/16/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 IASRO School Safety Conference is complete! A huge thank you to all of our attendees, presenters, vendors, and sponsors who helped make today a success. See you all on Day 2!

06/11/2026

Grant opportunity alert! 🚨

Check out these two funding opportunities and see if they may be a fit for your agency, school, or program.

👉 New school safety-related grants have recently been added to the Grants Finder Tool on SchoolSafety.gov.

🚨 COPS Hiring Program (Deadline: July 23)

Provides funding directly to law enforcement agencies to hire and/or rehire additional career law enforcement officers in an effort to increase their community policing capacity and crime prevention efforts, including funding for school resource officers.

Note: The U.S. Department of Justice will host an informational webinar on the COPS Hiring Program on July 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Learn more and register here.

🚨 School Violence Prevention Program (Deadline: August 4)

Provides funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the grantees’ jurisdictions through evidence-based school safety programs and technology.

Note: The U.S. Department of Justice will host an informational webinar on the School Violence Prevention Program on June 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Learn more and register here.

To access additional information on these grants, please click here 👉 https://www.schoolsafety.gov/grants-finder-tool
You can also navigate the Grants Finder Tool’s various features to search for additional grants related to school safety.

Thank you for your continued engagement with SchoolSafety.gov. If you have any questions, please contact our team at [email protected].

SchoolSafety.gov was created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create a safe and supportive learning environment where students can thrive and grow.

06/11/2026

Well done! 👏

NASRO Instructors Todd Runyan and David Osterquist teaching the NASRO Advanced SRO Course in Pleasant Hill, Iowa.

This course is hosted by the Pleasant Hill Police Department.

06/02/2026

The Iowa School Resource Officers Association extends our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, friends, first responders, and the entire Muscatine community as they navigate the unimaginable pain and loss following Monday’s tragic events.

Muscatine, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

05/27/2026

Heading to the annual conference? Book your room at GrandStay Hotel & Suites Johnston-Des Moines!

🔥 New this year: We're hosting nightly social hours complete with bag tournament, snacks, and beverages! It is the perfect opportunity to kick back, have some fun, and network with other SROs after the sessions wrap up.

Be sure to mention the IASRO group code for our exclusive rate!

When you stay at GrandStay® Hotels you get more than just a hotel room.

05/20/2026

BIG raffle news for the upcoming Iowa SRO Conference!

Attendees will have a chance to win a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9mm during this year’s conference raffle! 👏

A huge thank you to Generational Guns in Bondurant for generously donating this incredible firearm.

🎟️ This raffle is exclusive to conference attendees, giving you one more reason you won’t want to miss this year’s event.

Come for the training, networking, and opportunities… and maybe leave with something extra!