About Us
Photographer: Justin Rogers of West Des Moines, IA
About Keep Iowa Beautiful
Keep Iowa Beautiful is a statewide nonprofit committed to improving the vitality of Iowa communities.
Our Mission
Keep Iowa Beautiful empowers Iowans to create vibrant communities and build hometown pride through volunteer-driven enhancement programs.
Our Vision
Keep Iowa Beautiful strives for a thriving Iowa supported by strong local leadership, beautiful public spaces, and engaged residents.
Keep Iowa Beautiful’s History
Keep Iowa Beautiful began in 2000 as a vision by former Governor Robert D. Ray and civic leader, Donald F. Lamberti. Together, the two formed the nonprofit organization to empower Iowans to bring cultural and economic vitality into our communities through improvement and enhancement programs. Keep Iowa Beautiful is an affiliate of the nationally respected Keep America Beautiful program.
To date, our organization has affected many outcomes across Iowa through anti-litter programs and education, partnerships with the Adopt-a-Highway program, various studies, support of volunteer programs, and with our signature Hometown Pride coaching program.
We’re happy to share more about how these programs and efforts contribute to the improvements across our State. Please contact our team to discuss about speaking opportunities and presentations. We invite you to partner with Keep Iowa Beautiful to help Iowa shine!
Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Impact Goals
- Cultivate Local Leadership: Develop a new generation of leaders passionate about your town.
- Enhance Community Amenities: Create and improve local facilities, spaces and events that contribute to a vibrant and attractive community.
- Foster Civic Pride: Cultivate a sense of belonging and pride among residents.
- Boost Economic Vitality: Improved leadership, amenities and pride will make your community more attractive and supportive for businesses.
- Increase Cross-Sector Collaboration: Building partnerships between local government, non-profit organizations and businesses to implement change.
Keep Iowa Beautiful Flyer
Keep Iowa Beautiful 2024 Annual Report
Learn More About Keep Iowa Beautiful Staff & Leadership
Staff
Board of Directors
Hometown Pride Coaches
