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Iowa Afterschool Alliance

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Our mission is to develop strong statewide systems of support for high-quality, affordable, and accessible before-school, afterschool, and summer programs.

10/31/2026

🍂 Fall Provider Pulse: We Want to Hear From You!

Afterschool programs across Iowa are well into the school year, and we know every season brings its own opportunities and challenges.

We're checking in with our afterschool community!

📊 What's your biggest challenge this fall?

🍁 A. Staffing and recruitment

🍁 B. Student attendance and participation

🍁 C. Family engagement

🍁 D. Planning engaging programs and activities

👇 Drop your letter in the comments! We'd also love to hear what's working well for your program this fall.

Your experiences help us better understand what's happening in afterschool programs across Iowa. 💙

10/29/2026

🌟You Shouted Them Out. We're Shining a Light!🌟

From Council Bluffs to Red Oak to Cedar Rapids and beyond, you helped shine a light on the people and partnerships supporting Iowa's youth.

👏 A big shoutout to some of the organizations YOU recognized:

⭐ Council Bluffs Schools Foundation and CB Kids & Company

⭐ Launchpad in Red Oak

⭐ James Nash and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor

⭐ St. Mark's UMC, Hoover Elementary, and Quaker

⭐ Iowa AmeriCorps 4-H Outreach and Campfire Heart of Iowa

These are just some of the incredible programs and partners helping Iowa's young people learn, grow, and thrive!

💬 Let's keep the appreciation going! What's one thing an afterschool program or community partner has done that made a difference for your students or families?

10/22/2026

💡 Today, we’re joining communities across the country to celebrate Lights On Afterschool and shine a light on the importance of afterschool programs!

Across Iowa, these programs provide safe, engaging spaces where young people can learn, grow, and discover new possibilities.

Let’s keep the lights on for Iowa’s youth and ensure every young person has access to quality afterschool opportunities! 💛

TODAY IS THE DAY: Lights On Afterschool is here!

All day long and all across the country, we’re celebrating afterschool programs for their critical role in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Attend an event: https://bit.ly/4B8zlXJ
Take the : https://bit.ly/4dKAgUd

Or just follow the action at the hashtag to learn about the impact of afterschool—and the importance of keeping these programs accessible and well-funded.

10/22/2026

What a great group of people!

10/21/2026

Spending some time in Flint, Michigan this week growing my knowledge of all things afterschool. This statue features Charles Stewart Mott, a pioneer and philanthropist for OST programs.

10/20/2026

💡 Iowa, let’s join the challenge!

Lights On Afterschool is THIS Thursday! Help us shine a light on the incredible impact of afterschool programs across our state by joining the !

Grab your team, strike a pose, and tag us so we can celebrate with you! 💛

Lights On Afterschool is coming up THIS Thursday! 💡

In just a few days, afterschool programs around the country will celebrate the impact of afterschool by hosting fun events in their communities. We hope to see you out there! But if you can’t join in person, there’s another way to help raise awareness about the importance of funding afterschool programs: the Lights On Afterschool Lightbulb Challenge!

Here’s what to do:

💡Take a photo of yourself posing in the shape of a lightbulb! It can be just you, you and your colleagues, or you and all the kids in your afterschool program!
💡Post it with the hashtags and
💡Then challenge your followers to do the same!

We can’t wait to see your photos!

Learn more about the challenge: https://bit.ly/4yl8vZD
Or see if there’s an event in your community: https://bit.ly/4B8zlXJ

10/20/2026

💡 Iowa, let's light up afterschool!

We're counting down to Lights On Afterschool this Thursday, October 22! 🎉

Across Iowa, afterschool programs are making a difference every day by creating spaces where young people can learn, grow, connect, and thrive.

✨ How is your program celebrating?

Whether you're hosting an event, sharing a favorite activity, or recognizing the people who make your program special, we'd love to see it!

📸 Tag Iowa Afterschool Alliance in your photos and posts so we can help shine a light on the amazing things happening across our state!

10/17/2026

💡 Why do we keep the lights on?

Because every young person deserves a place to learn, connect, and grow beyond the school day.

Yet nearly 179,000 Iowa children whose parents want an afterschool program aren't enrolled but would participate if one were available.

That's why access to quality afterschool opportunities matters. 🧡

✨ What's one way your program makes a difference? Share in the comments!

Source: Afterschool Alliance, America After 3PM (2025)

10/15/2026

📣 It’s time for an Iowa Afterschool SHOUT OUT! 🌟

Afterschool programs are powered by caring staff, supportive partners, dedicated educators, and community members who make a difference for young people every day.

🧡 Who deserves a shoutout?

Tag an Iowa afterschool program, staff member, organization, or community partner in the comments and tell us what makes them special!

Let’s shine a light on the people helping Iowa’s young people learn, grow, and thrive.

Address

2910 Westown Parkway, Suite 302
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15152432000

Website

http://iowaafterschoolalliance.org/, https://linktr.ee/iowaafterschoolalliance

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