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(THURSDAY, March 4, 2026) – The Iowa Federation of Republican Women (IowaFRW) Program Committee is meeting regularly to plan interesting and inspirational events for our members during 2026, with a big dose of fun built into every program, and an eye toward accessibility for our 600 members river to river.

“We have three statewide events in various stages of programming set in three of Iowa’s Congressional districts to accommodate the needs of our members across the state,” said IowaFRW President Denise Bubeck, Grimes. “Our statewide efforts will also include participation in the America 250 events and the Iowa State Fair.”

“We are making a concerted effort to move our events around the state to share the excitement and exposure with all our members,” Bubeck added.  “While the Des Moines area is centrally located and we often host gatherings there, we have hundreds of members in clubs all throughout Iowa, and we to make sure we are spotlighting them as well.”

Statewide IowaFRW Events on Calendar so far for 2026:

Monday, March 23
IowaFRW Legislative Day on the Hill, at Iowa Capitol Rotunda, Des Moines.
Registration link: iowafrw.org/event/iowafrw-legislative-day-2026

Friday, April 17
IowaFRW Spring Conference, at Doubletree Hotel,
Cedar Rapids.
Registration link: to come March 24

Friday, Sept. 25
IowaFRW Fall Conference and Governor Reynolds
Trailblazer Tribute, at Manning Hausbarn Heritage
Park Event Center, Manning.
Registration link: to come in May.

In addition to Bubeck, Program Committee members are: Committee Chair Barbara Hames-Bryant, Jen Dumas, Barbara Hatinger, Jody Jacklin, Lori Leonard Reyman, and Kathy Pearson.

Legislative Day

“The IowaFRW Legislative Day at the Capitol is a high point each year for our members and guests from across the state,” said Pearson, Cedar Rapids. “We look forward to spending the day at the beautiful Iowa Capitol and meeting with our legislators and elected officials, including fellow IowaFRW members Governor Kim Reynolds, Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer, and Senate President Amy Sinclair.”

Spring Conference

“Cedar Rapids is delighted to host the IowaFRW Spring Conference on April 17. Many prominent Linn County residents are members of the Federation including Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell, Linn County Supervisor Chair Brandy Meisheid, and Iowa Rep. Cindy Golding,” said Hames-Bryant, Cedar Rapids. “The conference theme is ‘America 250-Women Lead the Way’ to showcase women’s efforts in creating America and the impact of Republican Women going forward,” she concluded.

Fall Conference

“I’m especially excited about the Sept. 25 event,” said Leonard Reyman, Holstein. “It’s close to my hometown here in Western Iowa, but what’s really special is it’s in a smaller, rural community, which we don’t often get to do. And most importantly, we are honored to be hosting the final leg of Governor Reynolds’ good-bye tour with our ‘Trailblazer Tribute’ to her. We chose Manning because this is an area where we’ve never hosted a statewide event, and it is a showcase of what Iowa’s hometown pride and rural work ethic is all about.”

Go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/iowafrw and our website at www.iowafrw.org for more information on all our events and how to join a club in your area.

The Iowa Federation of Republican Women, founded in Tama County in 1939, unites the voices and values within the Republican Party. The IowaFRW, with local clubs and members throughout the state, proudly represents the party that first made it possible for women to vote in the United States, and works to increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. IowaFRW members volunteer more than 100,000 hours annually to fulfill our mission of electing Republican candidates, promoting the principles of the Republican Party, educating the public, and informing the media. IowaFRW is a member organization of the National Federation of Republican Women, the largest grassroots Republican women’s organization in the country, founded in 1938.