Funds Available
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) will accept grant applications for the 2011 year through May 28, 2010. All applications for IWF funding must be specifically for women and/or girls in Iowa. Informal groups of women and/or girls, grassroots organizations and formal nonprofit organizations may apply for funding. Read More...
Do you HAVE a mother? Do you KNOW a mother? Are YOU a mother?
If you answered YES to any of the above, then the 6th Annual Run Like a Mother race is for YOU! On Saturday, May 8, 2010, Chicks for Change is hosting Run Like a Mother, a 4-mile run/walk to benefit the Iowa Women’s Foundation. Read More...
Garden Party & Art Fair
Celebrate Iowa's women and girls on a magnificent Century Farm! Susan Frye and Michael Kienzle will host the Second Annual Garden Party, Plant Sale and Art Fair. Read More...
Call to Action on Behalf of Working Mothers in Iowa
24 other states, DC and Puerto Rico have laws requiring employer accommodation of expressing milk at work for employees who breastfeed. The Iowa Senate has passed the bill, and it is now eligible for debate in the House. However, without a show of support, it will likely not come to a vote in the House. Please let your Representative know your thoughts on the bill SF2270. Read More...
The Girl Effect
Powerful social and economic change occurs when girls have the opportunity to fully participate in society. Read More...
Scholarship Opportunity
Washington, DC—The AARP Foundation has announced a call for entries to its fourth annual Women’s Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40+ who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. Read More...
Domestic Violence Deaths In Iowa On The Rise
The Iowa Department of Public Health has released its latest study showing that the number of pe Read More...
Bagolitas Kick-off Party a Success!
Thank you to everyone who helped IWF celebrate our new partnership with Bagolitas Pay it Forward Program Read More...
Why I'm a Menace
I'm a woman and I vote. Read More...
Shop with a Purpose
The Iowa Women's Foundation (IWF) is joining Bagolitas' new Pay It Forward Program. IWF supporters now have another way to invest in the dreams of girls and the power of women. Read More...
Gender Wage Gap Widens
Corridor Business Journal: A new fact sheet released by the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) based on median annual earnings data for full Read More...
Doing Double Duty Today?
The first Labor Day celebration took place on Tuesday, September 5, 1882 in New York City. In 1884, the first Monday of September was designated as the holiday to celebrate “workingmen.” Read More...
Women and the Law
“Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.” Iowa State Seal (1847-present) The path towards equal rights and representation for Iowa women is marked by the groundbreaking achievements of intelligent, hardworking and committed women. Many of whom broke down barriers and opened new doors for women across the United States and beyond. Read More...
Hecho En Iowa
Since the 1880s, Latinos/as have built homes, established communities and worked in fields and factories across Iowa. More recently Latinos/as have found employment in Iowa's packinghouses, service sector industries and established thriving businesses. According to the Iowa Division of Latino Affairs in 2006, Latinos/as comprised 3.8% of Iowa’s total population. Read More...
Women in Sports
You bet I play like a girl! Read More...
Building Bridges: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse
A Call to Action Read More...
Birthday Celebration Day Seven
Women build more than families and communities; they design, plan and manufacture fundamental components of our lives. The Brooklyn Bridge might not have been built had it not been for Emily Warren Roebling. Read More...
50% Solution Award Finalists Announced
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named the top three finalists in each of three categories – individual, business and nonprofit- for the 2009 50% Solution Awards. Recipients for this year's awards will be chosen by the public via online vote from September 1-15. Read More...
Birthday Celebration Day Six
“The vote is the emblem of your equality, women of America, the guarantee of your liberty. That vote of yours has cost millions of dollars and the lives of thousands of women. Read More...
Honoring Women
From week’s worth of recognition to an entire month! Read More...
Women Leaders
Add women, Change Everything Read More...
Beloved
"Freeing yourself was one thing; claiming ownership of that freed self was another" -Toni Morrison Read More...
Title IX
June 23, 2009 marked the 37th anniversary of Title IX. The law, which was originally Read More...
Strong Women Lead the Way
Public Service in the Past, Present and Future of Iowa Read More...
Happy Birthday to...Us!
15 years, 15 milestones. The Iowa Women's Foundation was founded on August 27, 1994. Read More...
2009 Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony
You are cordially invited to attend, free of charge, the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2009, to celebrate the induction of four outstanding women. Read More...
13th Annual Awards Luncheon
"When it comes to the future there are three kinds of people: those who let it happen, those who make it happen, and those who wonder what happened." Read More...
Iowa Needs You!
Lt. Gov. Patty Judge will call on Iowa women today to donate their time and energy by serving on a local board or commission and announce guides to assist women in learning more about those kinds of opportunities. Read More...
Re:markable
IWF is excited to tell our recent history and celebrate our accomplishments as we share our first ever annual report. The 2008 A Read More...
Best Wishes
IWF and the Board of Directors wish all the best to outgoing Board member Charlene Pope. Charlene has served IWF as a Board member since 2007. She was Read More...
Get to know the Board
Board Members at IWF are community volunteers who are dedicated to serving women and girls in the state by utilizing their unique talents and experien Read More...
What will the next generation of female leaders look like?
Will they stand tall and freely share their insights? Will discussions regarding their accomplishments exceed the commentary regarding Read More...
Happy Father's Day
The Iowa Women's Foundation salutes the men who want the best for the women and girls in their lives. Read More...
65 years later, women pilots honored
1942, days after the outbreak of World War II, Jacqueline Cochran, an accomplished pilot, argued that women, if given the same training, would be just as capable pilots as men. She won the argument. Read More...
Stay in the know
Now you can stay informed about the latest issues and find out what IWF is working on even more easily! Read More...
It's not too early
It's not too early to mark your calendar for October 16, 2009. Read More...
The Art of Change
On May 30, 2009, IWF held the first annual Garden Party and Art Fair. Read More...
And the Fastest Mother is...
Congratulations to Kelly Sampson, the Fastest Mother, at the 6th Annual Run Like a Mother Race in Cedar Falls. Read More...
Our Mothers and Others- Remembered and Celebrated
“I am donating in memory of my mother, Bersha E. Brown. She taught her daughters a work ethic for all time. Read More...
"It's just a question of fairness!"
DES MOINES - Gov. Chet Culver on Tuesday signed Senate File 137, a bill that mandates pay equity in Iowa's workplaces. Iowa ranks 37th in gender pay equity Read More...
Iowa Women’s Foundation laments Senator Mary Lundby’s passing
IOWA CITY – The Iowa Women’s Foundation Interim Executive Director Dayna Ballantyne expressed sympathy on the death of former Sen. Mary Lundby. Read More...
IWF Luncheon in the Iowa City Press Citizen
Iowa City Press-Citizen - If women are going to continue to progress in society, they need to help each other out, the keynote speaker said Tuesday at the 14th annual Iowa Women's Foundation luncheon. "We need to make sure that when we are going through a Read More...
