Nominate an Iowan Today!

Growing up in Albia, Iowa, my community was made up of several different local heroes that dedicated many hours each year to the success and unity of Albia. One of these people was my great uncle, Bob Reed. Bob loved his community and made this very evident through activities such as serving on the Monroe County Fairboard, serving as President of the Albia Chamber of Commerce for 3 years, being active during the annual Restoration Days celebration, and doing random acts of kindness expecting nothing in return. It was because of his hard work that he was selected to win the Iowan of the Day award in 1999.

Do you know people like my Uncle Bob that are constantly putting their community and others before themselves? The Iowan of the Day program honors these community heroes and allows them to be recognized for their timeless leadership and service within the community. However, in order for us to do this, we need your help! Please nominate your local leaders by July 1^st. Nominees must reside in Iowa and will be considered for three years following the year they are nominated.

With the support of Cookies Food Products, we honor an Iowan of the Day on ten different days of the Iowa State Fair. In addition to being recognized on the Anne & Bill Riley Stage, each winner also receives the following:

• Four Iowa State Fair admission tickets
• Four grandstand show tickets for their day
• Use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart for the day
• VIP Parking
• Accommodations at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown
• $200 cash

More information, as well as the nomination form, can be found on the Iowa Blue Ribbon Foundation website here. You can also stop by our office or call us at 515-262-3111 ext. 37 to request a nomination form or to ask any questions you may have. We look forward to learning about your Iowa communities and those who have showed extraordinary efforts within it! Do not forget those nominations are due by July 1^st!

- Jayce Reed, Business Relations Intern