PRSA Iowa Chapter

05/21/2026

Making summer plans? Add the PRSA Midwest District Conference to your calendar! Join communicators from across the region June 24–26 in Minneapolis for insightful sessions, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. Be sure to register by June 10 to secure your spot. ✅

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to Dana Schwartz and Haley Fry from Edelman for joining us at our May luncheon this week! They shared key insights from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer and how we can apply those findings in our roles as communicators.

We also had the opportunity to recognize our scholarship recipients during the luncheon. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

04/27/2026

Check out the newest job listing! Food Bank of Iowa is hiring a Multimedia Specialist.

You can read more about the opportunity on our website: https://bit.ly/multimedia-specialist

04/24/2026

We had so much to celebrate today at our PRIME Award & APR Pinning Ceremony!

Congratulations to Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, on earning his APR, and to all of our 2025 PRIME Award winners. Your dedication and talent continue to elevate the public relations community across Iowa, and we’re proud to celebrate you. 🎉

04/23/2026

Are you ready for Bold Communicators in the Bold North? The 2026 PRSA Midwest District Conference, June 24-26, is where you’ll hear from bold communicators across the district as we converge in Minneapolis.

You’ll hear from standout keynote speakers alongside a strong roster of breakout sessions on everything from journalism and storytelling to strategy and social impact.

👉Register now. Get the best rates before early-bird registration ends on April 30.
👉 Want your brand in the room? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
👉 Be a part of our region’s best talent and impact!

Register now: https://prsamdc.org/2026-district-conference

04/09/2026

PRSA Iowa Chapter's own Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, was featured in a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Strategies & Tactics column for APR Month!

He was already an Accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations (Ghana) and recently earned his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from PRSA.

Read about why he pursued the APR, shaped by a career that began as a media and communication consultant in Ghana and led him to Iowa as an assistant professor of public relations at Drake University. 🔽

For APR Month, we spoke with Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, on why he pursued Accreditation — and what it means for PR in a global, evolving profession.

04/07/2026

If you or someone you know is pursuing undergraduate or advanced education in public relations, don’t miss these scholarship opportunities! 🎓 Applications are due by Sunday, April 19.

Learn more and apply here: prsaiowa.org/Scholarships

2026 PRSA Iowa scholarships are now open! 📣

Annually, the PRSA Iowa Chapter offers three scholarships to help students and professionals in the pursuit of public relations education.

Learn more and apply online by April 19: https://prsaiowa.org/Scholarships

04/07/2026

Who doesn’t love a Big Grove happy hour? PRSA members — this is a FREE event and the perfect opportunity to network with marketers in the metro.

Don’t forget to register by tomorrow for Friday’s event!

Final call—don’t miss out! AMA Iowa invites you to kick back and celebrate the end of a busy week on Friday, April 10th at a lively happy hour social at Big Grove Brewery. Enjoy great company, good vibes, and your first drink on us with a complimentary ticket! 🍻

Be sure to register by Wednesday, April 8th so we can save you a spot—this is one Friday you won’t want to miss!

03/30/2026

This webinar is free for PRSA members thanks to our partnership with AMA Iowa! Don’t miss out this Thursday. 💻

🌴Even if you’re on spring break mode, your social strategy shouldn’t be. 🌴

Join us for the next AMA Iowa webinar. It is hard to keep up with what is working to drive audience reach and engagement on Facebook and Instagram so we've brought expert Mari Smith to share the latest strategies. Join us for: "Facebook & Instagram Marketing: What’s Working in 2026" on April 2nd from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST. This is free for all AMA and PRSA members and only $5 for everyone else.

👉 Save your spot: https://ow.ly/nlPE50Yuxal