The past week (Aug. 12-17) was a busy and fun-filled time as the NACAA conference was held in Iowa for the first time in history. Take a look at some of the many sights and scenes. Perhaps you will spot a photo of yourself, a friend or a colleague! Click on the photos to see…
Read more >>Jolene Brown may be long-legged, but she wasn’t long-winded on Wednesday morning of the AM-PIC. Her general session keynote had everyone on the edge of their chairs and at times even falling off their chairs with laughter. She’s fun and funny, but her presentation, “It’s a Jungle Out There,” had a take-home message we can…
Read more >>With a tear in my eye, I said goodbye to the 2023 AM/PIC in Des Moines. For like a friend that I have come to know, I didn’t want to leave the relationships, the camaraderie and the excitement of learning and enjoying. Iowa will forevermore be a special place where we came together for many…
Read more >>It’s our pleasure to invite each of you to Texas in 2024! It’s been 26 years and we are excited to host our fellow agents from across the nation. Texas agents are working long, hard hours and enduring countless planning meetings preparing for the 2024 national convention. There are a few things we’d like you to…
Read more >>Nineteen buses and vans departed on Thursday Aug. 17 to 18 different Professional Improvement Tours. The breakfast was great, the buses all arrived on time and the weather was beautiful. And of course, the walking tour experienced downtown Des Moines on foot. Tour participants observed cattle, horses, pigs, goats, dairy, crops and farm machinery. Wildlife,…
Read more >>The Sons and Daughters program provided education along with fun! On Monday, Aug. 14, we were off to explore Iowa State University, with our first stop to learn more about creepy and crawly things at the Insect Zoo. Here, we got to touch and feel many insects and some were a challenge to keep in…
Read more >>One of the most popular off-site places to visit this week was the Iowa State Fair, on the east side of Des Moines. Take a look at some of the wonderful photographs our members captured. The fair continues through Aug. 20.
Read more >>We are grateful for the support of all our sponsors for this year’s event. Thank you for supporting NACAA and the work that we do. As sponsors, your contributions are vital to our organization. We couldn’t succeed without the generosity of supporters like you. State Sponsors National Sponsors
Read more >>We hope you enjoyed your stay in Iowa, but don’t want you to leave without seeing the rural part of our great state. Plan to enjoy our Rise & Shine breakfast buffet sponsored by the Iowa Egg Council and the Iowa Poultry Association. Of course, we start out with fluffy scrambled eggs along with seasonal…
Read more >>Tours begin early on Thursday, Aug. 17. There are 20 vans or tour buses going to 18 different destinations. Breakfast is offered from 6-8AM at Hilton Cloud Ballroom B and C. Be sure to allow enough time to have your breakfast before your tour loading time. Tour loading times and tour departure times are on…
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