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Upcoming Events

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CoderDojo with the Iowa Flood Center

Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cedar Rapids

NewBoCo’s CoderDojo program offers free STEM exploration opportunities for K-5 students in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the surrounding areas. Rotating stations include topics such as game design, animation, robotics, engineering, electronics, and coding. New subjects are regularly added, keeping the programming dynamic and engaging for returning participants. Learn more about CoderDojo.

This Session’s Special Guest: Iowa Flood Center

The Iowa Flood Center (IFC) puts science-based information and...

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Iowa City Climate Fest

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
The Englert

The City's 7th annual Climate Fest is a celebration of the many ways our community takes action to address climate change. From an expansion of the City’s compost facility to the GROW Solar group buy program, we continue to make progress towards our climate action goals.

IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and Iowa Flood Center researcher Jesus Gomez-Velez will be present on Tuesday, September 22 to represent the department's active engagement in climate-related research. Gomez-Velez has recently...

Past Events

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ISAC Annual Conference

Friday, August 22, 2025 (all day)
Veterans Memorial Community Choice Convention Center
Join us on August 20-22 for the ISAC Annual Conference taking place in person at the Veteran’s Memorial Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Each August, ISAC brings together county officials and employees from across the state for this educational conference.
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2025 Iowa Water Conference

Tuesday, September 9 to Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (all day)
FFA Enrichment Center

Join us for the 19th annual Iowa Water Conference! The overarching conference theme is “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.” As the Iowa Water Center celebrates its 60-year anniversary, we contemplate the progress made, as well as the goals that have been so far, out of reach. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting our waters. Creating a resilient water cycle is critical and relies on a systems approach, recognizing the connection between water...

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2025 Iowa Water Conference

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 (all day)
FFA Enrichment Center

Join us for the 19th annual Iowa Water Conference! The overarching conference theme is “Life Depends on Water. Water Depends on You.” As the Iowa Water Center celebrates its 60-year anniversary, we contemplate the progress made, as well as the goals that have been so far, out of reach. As water professionals and community members, we all play a part in protecting our waters. Creating a resilient water cycle is critical and relies on a systems approach, recognizing the connection between water...

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Women and Water

Sunday, September 14, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (Train Depot)
Hosted by the Delaware and Dubuque Chapter of Women, Land & Legacy, this free public event celebrates the vital role women play in water conservation, education, and leadership — especially here in the Maquoketa Watershed and Eastern Iowa.
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2025 Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference and Exhibit

Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, 2025 (all day)
Community Choice Convention Center
Join us at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with city leaders from across the state. Be sure to stop by the IIHR booth to learn more about our work and say hello! Don't miss a compelling talk featuring IIHR Director Larry Weber and Kevin Robinson from the City of Spencer as they share insights from one of Iowa’s most significant recent flood events.
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2025 Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference and Exhibit

Thursday, September 18 to Friday, September 19, 2025 (all day)
Community Choice Convention Center
Join us at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with city leaders from across the state. Be sure to stop by the IIHR booth to learn more about our work and say hello! Don't miss a compelling talk featuring IIHR Director Larry Weber and Kevin Robinson from the City of Spencer as they share insights from one of Iowa’s most significant recent flood events.
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2025 Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference and Exhibit

Friday, September 19, 2025 (all day)
Community Choice Convention Center
Join us at the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference for three days of learning, connection, and conversation with city leaders from across the state. Be sure to stop by the IIHR booth to learn more about our work and say hello! Don't miss a compelling talk featuring IIHR Director Larry Weber and Kevin Robinson from the City of Spencer as they share insights from one of Iowa’s most significant recent flood events.
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Read Aloud at the Lagoon Shelter House: Tending Iowa's Land

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 10:00am to 2:00pm
Lagoon Shelter House

Iowa has stories to tell: hard lessons learned from soil loss, compromised water quality, and fragmented natural systems, but also proven solutions built on knowing and doing better that are ready to scale up.

In Tending Iowa's Land, local researcher and writer Cornelia Mutel offers a collection of essays and personal stories from experts and everyday people that prove the challenges and explore the pathways to a regenerative future for our natural environment.

Help give voice to these stories on...

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Waters of the United States: POTUS, SCOTUS, WOTUS, and the Politics of a National Resource with Royal C. Gardner

Friday, October 10, 2025 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Waters of the United States is an unprecedented exploration of the history of the 'waters of the United States'—and its importance for today’s efforts to conserve a critical natural resource.
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Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival

Thursday, October 16, 2025 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Wartburg College

Get ready to dive into the thrilling world of STEM with us at our upcoming festival, where the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) come alive for students and families across Iowa! This vibrant celebration is not just about fun; it's about igniting a passion for learning and discovery in our youth. Explore hands-on activities that spark curiosity, while raising awareness of the importance of STEM-related educational and career opportunities for families. So, come...