15th Birthday Party
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...
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...
