Join us in Perry on October 29-30, 2024 for the 5th Annual Leadership Exchange event! The Annual Iowa Leadership Exchange is an educational event held to bolster existing leadership programs, support a statewide network of leaders, and empower communities to grow local leaders. Early bird registration is open until September 13. Click HERE to register!

The Iowa Leadership Bootcamp Grant program provides training, mentorship, and funding to communities and regions initiating leadership programs. Grantees are required to participate in a half-day bootcamp (October 30 in Perry) resulting in a work plan and a one-year mentorship. The program is administered by the Iowa Rural Development Council in partnership with the Center for Rural Revitalization, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Leadership Iowa. Applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 1, 2024. More information is available on the application. Contact Liesl Seabert at liesl.seabert@uni.edu with any questions.