Leadership Iowa

08/04/2026

The Central Iowa Regional Social is tonight!

Join us to reconnect with your Leadership Iowa classmates and network with the 2026 Leadership Iowa University students. We look forward to seeing you tonight from 5:00-6:30 at the Rook Room in Des Moines!

06/26/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Leadership for Iowa Award recipient Myron Linn!

A member of the Leadership Iowa Class of 1988-89, Myron has dedicated his career to serving Iowa through business leadership, workforce development, military service and community involvement. His lifelong commitment to strengthening our state and creating opportunities for others embodies what Leadership Iowa is all about.

We were honored to recognize Myron during the 2026 Taking Care of Business Conference and celebrate his lasting impact on Iowa and the many lives he has influenced.

06/18/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Leadership Iowa Class of 2025-26!

Over the past nine months, these 40 leaders traveled across Iowa, explored the issues shaping our state, and built lasting connections with fellow leaders.

Welcome to the Leadership Iowa alumni network! 🎉

Read more: https://www.iowaabi.org/news/press-releases/forty-iowa-leaders-graduate-from-premier-statewide-leadership-program/

05/06/2026

📍 We’re in Perry this week for our final Leadership Iowa session - and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors.

👏 Thank you to: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Raccoon Valley Bank, Perry Economic Development, Van Wall Equipment, ATW Training Solutions, Guthrie County REC, Iowa Area Development Group, McKee RV, Percival Scientific, Tri-County Ag, Minburn Communications

05/01/2026

You’ve been nominated for the 45th Class of Leadership Iowa for a reason. Now it’s your turn to take the next step.

Applications close May 14, don’t miss the opportunity to grow your network, expand your perspective, and make a greater impact across Iowa.

Check your inbox for your application link and submit before the deadline. Questions? [email protected].

04/14/2026

Applications for the 45th Leadership Iowa Class are now OPEN!
If you were nominated, your application should be waiting in your inbox (don’t forget to check spam). Take the next step, completed applications are due no later than May 14. Contact us with questions at [email protected].

04/13/2026

Know a Leadership Iowa alum who’s making a lasting impact in Iowa? Nominate them for the Leadership for Iowa Award! Nominations are due today by 11:59pm, don’t miss your chance to recognize outstanding leadership. Submit & learn more here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03rtSd0

04/01/2026

Today is the LAST day to nominate an Iowa leader! Don’t miss your chance to recognize someone making a difference across our state. Submit your nomination before 11:59pm tonight, and help shape the next class of Leadership Iowa. https://na2.hubs.ly/H03rt810

03/25/2026

Nominations for the 45th class of Leadership Iowa close one week from today, April 1st. Now is the time to recognize the leaders in your community, workplace, and network who are ready to grow, serve, and make a greater impact across Iowa.

Submit your nomination today:

Leadership Iowa

03/13/2026

The class began the month of March together in Muscatine. ⚙️ Session V was all about manufacturing - an industry that employs over 215,000 Iowans and contributes over $44 billion to the Iowa economy each year.

👏 Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this session a success! Russell Co | SSAB | Story Construction | John Deere | EMC Insurance