Iowa Asian Alliance

08/29/2026

The Iowa Nepalese Association (INA) will hold a Community Candlelight Vigil and a Nepal Flood Relief Fundraiser to support the families and communities affected by the recent natural disaster.

Community Candlelight Vigil
Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM

🇳🇵 Nepal Flood Relief Fundraiser

INA has set a fundraising goal of $5,000, with the funds to be donated directly to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund of Nepal.

The Government of Nepal has requested a “one-door” approach for disaster relief, encouraging contributions through the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund so that relief efforts can be coordinated effectively.

Donation link:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/nepal-flood-relief--2026

08/28/2026

This weekend! 🙌 😋 🧋

08/27/2026

It’s almost AsianFest time- Saturday September 26 City Market! Sign up now to be a special part of this local community festival in Cedar Rapids, IA.

08/13/2026

Save the date!

***UPDATE: we are officially at capacity! Our RSVP form has closed. Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d. We hope to do more events like this in the future!

Join us for a special presentation featuring ✨ Dorothy Fippinger ✨, one of the authors who helped write the Tai Dam–English Vocabulary Book. Learn about her story and the creation of this important cultural resource and its role in preserving our Tai Dam language.

Monday September 14th at 6pm at the Ankeny Public Library Room C. Due to limited seating, we kindly ask you to RSVP with the link provided below. Please fill out the form for each person attending. Once we are at max capacity, the form will close. If you do not RSVP, we will not be able to accommodate you.

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

https://forms.gle/pUwZJZCp78uY4dK49

08/13/2026

Free opportunity to better your mental health with Filipino American Association of Iowa (official FB page) this Sunday 8/16!

FAAI is inviting the public to join this symposium on August 16th from 330pm to 530pm at the Urbandale Public Library.

Please call Alma for questions 515-240-5631.

08/06/2026

Save the Date!

We know you've been waiting for this...

The full entertainment and cultural programming lineup is here!

From live music and cultural performances to hands-on activities and cooking demonstrations, there's something new to discover around every corner at this year's Festival.

Curious what else is in store? Read the full announcement and explore everything the 2026 World Food & Music Festival has to offer: https://ow.ly/VOty50ZwMyv

What are you most excited to experience this year? Mark your calendars for Aug. 28-30 at Western Gateway Park. 🌎 Presented by Veridian Credit Union.

07/30/2026

Happiest of Bdays to our longest standing Festival Chair, Lisa Thai!

It’ll be T E N yrs this coming August when she first connected with Iowa Asian Alliance and has been one of our most dedicated volunteer leaders since!

It may be her birthday, but we’re the ones who got the best gift. 💝

Cheers to an amazing year ahead and thank you for 10 incredible years of leadership and dedication.

07/30/2026

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