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APR Social
December 11, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wahlburgers at Hy-Vee
351 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
https://www.hy-vee.com/stores/Detail.aspx?s=3746
All chapter APRs are invited to network and reconnect!
PRSA Holiday Mixer!
December 10, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Flynn Wright
1408 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.flynnwright.com
Join your PRSA Iowa chapter colleagues to celebrate a great year and ring in the holiday season!
Top PR Trends For 2025: Insights To Shape Next-Level Strategy
November 12, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://dmbotanicalgarden.com
Want to know what hot PR trends you should be watching for 2025? Learn the newest insights from four of Drake University’s most respected communications educators.
2024 OctoPRfest: PRSA Iowa's Strategic Communications Conference
September 26, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Rewind Hotel
6075 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
https://rewindhotel.com/
Join us for PRSA Iowa's strategic communications conference.
Strategies for Combating Misinformation
September 12, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://mbotanicalgarden.com
Dr. Michael Bugeja has written extensively about AI and politics, fake news, and so much more with new and disturbing technology.
FRIDAY FYI: Virtual Lunch & Learn - The Impact of PRSA Awards & Why YOU Should Consider Applying!
July 26, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Zoom Meeting
Join us for a virtual program featuring a moderated discussion with PRSA President Christina Gayman and local PR professionals like Kevin Waetke and others about the impact of PRSA awards - personally and professionally.
Sweet Sounds of Summer!
June 19, 2024
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Trilix and Big Grove Brewery
555 17th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
http://www.trilix.com
You’re invited to PRSA’s June get together: Sweet Sounds of Summer! Join us to tour the new Trilix Studio, a state-of-the-art audio recording and creative production facility and cool drinks on the patio at Big Grove Brewery!
May Luncheon | Creating A Culture of Excellence & Civility + PRSSA Graduate Recognition and Scholarship Awards
May 07, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://dmbotanicalgarden.com/
Our customers and audiences are more divided than ever. In this era of polarization and highly-charged social and political discourse, how can we better equip ourselves to demonstrate civility? We’re privileged to have Drake University Co-Executive Direc
April Luncheon | 2024 Iowa Caucus: Media Relations and Brand Activation When the World Comes to Town
April 03, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-iowa-caucus-professional-development-luncheon-tickets-850872210687?aff=oddtdtcreator
Think you know the results of the Iowa Caucus? There were more winners! We’re excited to partner with the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of Des Moines for a behind-the-scenes look at the Iowa Caucus through the lens of marketing and communications.
2024 Quarterly Luncheon Pass Available Until April 1!
April 01, 2024
12:00 AM
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert D. Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
We’re excited to announce the opportunity to purchase a Quarterly Luncheon Pass UNTIL APRIL 1, 2024. Pay once to attend all four 2024 luncheons and receive a 15% discount as well as an entry to win a free registration to OctoPRfest.
March Friday FYI | PRSA Iowa Zoom with Jared Curtis, senior director of corporate communications, Maximus
March 22, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Zoom - Virtual
Are you curious about how generative AI could fit into your communication plan, but not sure where to start? Is it another tool in your toolbox? Need an example to show leadership that takes you from research all the way to governance? We look at a fascin
Metro Marketing Mixer 2024
February 29, 2024
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The River Center
340 Southwest 3rd St.
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2024-metro-marketing-mixer-tickets-788406614407
Marketing, PR, Branding and more all in one room!
February FYI: How To Love Networking & Relationship Building
February 15, 2024
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Flynn Wright
1408 Locust St
Des Moines, IA 50309
https://www.flynnwright.com/
Valentine’s Day is cupid’s perfect reminder of the powerful role that strong relationships and networking play in building a successful career journey.
APR Prep Course - In Person and Virtual Options
January 27, 2024 8:00 AM to March 02, 2024 12:00 PM
Drake University, Meredith 124 C
2805 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
Kickoff your APR journey with our 6-week prep course, offered in person and virtually.
