PRSA Iowa Chapter

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)'s next Member Mondays session is FREE for both members and non-members! 🎉

Thinking about earning your Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)? Looking for ways to give back as a mentor? There’s never been a better time to engage.

Join 2026 PRSA Chair Heide Harrell, MA, APR on Monday, June 22, for a special Member Mondays conversation focused on everything APR.

From the value of Accreditation in today’s communications landscape to tips for getting started, this discussion will explore how APR continues to elevate careers, strengthen strategic thinking and build leadership confidence across the profession.

Get registered at the link in the comments!

Check out the newest job listing! Bankers Trust Company is hiring a content coordinator.

You can read more about the opportunity on our website: bit.ly/bankers-trust-content-coordinator

Looking to fill a communications role? Get your job opening in front of hundreds of PR, communications, and marketing professionals across Iowa through the PRSA Iowa Chapter Job Bank!

Whether you're hiring for a seasoned communicator or an emerging professional, our job bank helps connect your opportunity with qualified candidates.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more and submit an ad! 🔗

Making summer plans? Add the PRSA Midwest District Conference to your calendar! Join communicators from across the region June 24–26 in Minneapolis for insightful sessions, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections. Be sure to register by June 10 to secure your spot. ✅

A huge thank you to Dana Schwartz and Haley Fry from Edelman for joining us at our May luncheon this week! They shared key insights from the 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer and how we can apply those findings in our roles as communicators.

We also had the opportunity to recognize our scholarship recipients during the luncheon. Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients!

Check out the newest job listing! Food Bank of Iowa is hiring a Multimedia Specialist.

You can read more about the opportunity on our website: https://bit.ly/multimedia-specialist

We had so much to celebrate today at our PRIME Award & APR Pinning Ceremony!

Congratulations to Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, on earning his APR, and to all of our 2025 PRIME Award winners. Your dedication and talent continue to elevate the public relations community across Iowa, and we’re proud to celebrate you. 🎉

Are you ready for Bold Communicators in the Bold North? The 2026 PRSA Midwest District Conference, June 24-26, is where you’ll hear from bold communicators across the district as we converge in Minneapolis.

You’ll hear from standout keynote speakers alongside a strong roster of breakout sessions on everything from journalism and storytelling to strategy and social impact.

👉Register now. Get the best rates before early-bird registration ends on April 30.
👉 Want your brand in the room? Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
👉 Be a part of our region’s best talent and impact!

Register now: https://prsamdc.org/2026-district-conference

PRSA Iowa Chapter's own Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, was featured in a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Strategies & Tactics column for APR Month!

He was already an Accredited member of the Institute of Public Relations (Ghana) and recently earned his Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from PRSA.

Read about why he pursued the APR, shaped by a career that began as a media and communication consultant in Ghana and led him to Iowa as an assistant professor of public relations at Drake University. 🔽

A Global Perspective on the APR For APR Month, we spoke with Eric Kwame Adae, Ph.D., APR, on why he pursued Accreditation — and what it means for PR in a global, evolving profession.