Leadership Iowa

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. na2.hubs.ly/H03rt660

Nominations for the 45th class of Leadership Iowa close in one week, April 1. Now is the time to recognize the leaders in your community and network who are ready to grow, serve, and make a greater impact across Iowa. Submit your nomination today: na2.hubs.ly/H03PB8s0

The #LI44 class began 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!

The Leadership for Iowa Award honors an alum who exemplifies outstanding leadership across Iowa. Know someone who leads with integrity, serves boldly, and makes a lasting impact? Nominate them by April 15 to be recognized at the ABI Conference in June. na2.hubs.ly/H03WjWV0

The Leadership for Iowa Award honors a past LI participant who demonstrates exceptional leadership in their community and the state. Nominations are open and must be submitted by April 13 for this year’s award, presented at the ABI Conference in June! na2.hubs.ly/H03rsgr0

The Leadership Iowa Alumni Portal is LIVE! Alumni Society members get access to the Alumni Directory, LI Connect recordings, newsletters & more. Membership runs Oct. 1-Sept. 30. It’s not too late to join! na2.hubs.ly/H03zDcy0

Help shape the future of Leadership Iowa. Nominations are open for the 45th Leadership Iowa class. Know a community leader making an impact across Iowa? Nominate them today. Individuals must be nominated to apply. Nominations close April 1. na2.hubs.ly/H03rfD50

Registration is open for Connecting Statewide Leaders on March 5 in Muscatine! Connect with ABI members and @LeadershipIowa alumni for a discussion on innovation and technology in manufacturing, followed by a networking lunch. 👉 Register here: na2.hubs.ly/H03t8HW0

Leadership Iowa Alumni, we want to hear from YOU! Please take a few moments to let us know how to make the Alumni experience better for you and your class. na2.hubs.ly/H03r7QJ0

Join us for a timely conversation with two political experts on Iowa’s 2026 election. Get insights on key trends, data, and what this major ballot could mean for Iowa’s political landscape and leadership for years ahead. loom.ly/RwvWOIQ

One week left to nominate your community to host an LI session for the 2026-27 Leadership Iowa class. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your region! Deadline: Feb. 6 Nominate here: forms.gle/9igSh2D2VUen8W…

Nominate Iowa leaders for the 45th Leadership Iowa class here - loom.ly/VmOEhyQ Individuals must be nominated in order to apply for the program. Nomination deadline is April 1.

Leadership Iowa alumni, join us for the next LI Connect on Government and Iowa Elections with Dr. David A.M. Peterson, Lucken Professor of Political Science at Iowa State University. Friday, Feb. 6, 8:30–9:30am via Zoom. Register: loom.ly/RwvWOIQ

Thank you to all the Leadership Iowa alumni who joined us for our Annual Dinner! We loved celebrating our Honorary Lifetime Alumni Award recipient, Jessi McQuerrey, and honoring the Best Class Ever, the Class of 2021-22. See you next year!

A strong finish to our #LI44 Government Session. From local and state government insights to the judiciary, legislative leaders, and military leadership, participants gained a deeper understanding of how decisions shape Iowa’s future. Thank you to our session sponsors!

As the current #LI44 class kicks off their government session in Des Moines, let’s take a throwback to the 2009-10 #LI class! Hey, LI Alum...what was your favorite part of your Des Moines session?

Is your community ready to host the LI Class of 2026-27? We’re accepting nominations for host communities for upcoming Leadership Iowa sessions. The deadline to submit the nomination form is February 6. forms.gle/9igSh2D2VUen8W…

Registration closes soon! Leadership Iowa alumni, don’t miss the LI Annual Dinner next Wednesday, the 14th! Reconnect with fellow alumni, grow your network, and stay engaged with leaders from across the state. Register here - loom.ly/f0CL5Pc

Join us in congratulating this year’s Honorary Lifetime Leadership Alumni Society Member, Jessi McQuerrey! As Community Development Officer at CSB and a longtime Leadership Iowa champion, she embodies true service. We’ll honor her Jan. 14 in Des Moines. loom.ly/f0CL5Pc

Leadership Iowa is proud to have John Deere as a Presenting Sponsor for the 2025-26 class. We appreciate their continued commitment to strengthening leaders across our state!