Happy New Year from IAStuCo! As we dive into 2026, here is everything you need to know about our new leaders, upcoming regional conferences, and key deadlines:
- Meet Your 2026 State Officers:
- Vivian Zhang (Ankeny Centennial High School)
- Addy Cauwels (Bettendorf High School)
- Ellie Peyton (East Buchanan Community High School)
- Joy Dankwah (Pleasant Valley High School)
- Meet Your New District Officers & Advisors:
- Central: Pia Nagar & Erin Blessman (Ankeny Centennial)
- Northeast: Paris Roby & Breanna Oxley (Cedar Rapids Washington)
- Northwest: Caitlee Koenigs & Laura Holst-Cosgrove (MVAOCOU)
- Southeast: Olivia Debevec & Chuck Nachtman (English Valleys)
- Southwest: Ellie Scapecchi & Courtney Fiechtner (Earlham)
- Upcoming District Conferences: Mark your calendars to network and share ideas locally:
- Southeast District: Feb 17 (Oskaloosa)
- Central District: Feb 26 (New Hope Church, Adel)
- Southwest District: March 12 (Norwalk)
- Northwest District: March 27 (Sioux City East)
- Northeast District: April 15 (Mason City Trinity Church – Date Change!)
- Key Recognition & Deadlines:
- National Council of Excellence Award: Applications due February 13, 2026.
- State Project (Click Carefully, Connect Confidently): Submit your digital safety project initiatives!
- Honor Council Portfolios: Electronic or scrapbook portfolios are due June 15, 2026.
- Save the Dates for 2026:
- Spring Advisor’s Conference: Monday, April 13, 2026, at the SAI Office in Clive.
- Iowa Leadership Training Camp: June 8–11, 2026, at Grand View University (“Igniting the Fire of Leadership” – Camping theme!).
- VISION National Conference: June 22–24, 2026, at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire (“Reach Your Leadership Peak”).
New Board Member: Welcome Courtney Fiechtner (Advisor of the Year recipient) as the newest member of the IAStuCo Adult Advisory Board!