Photographer: Katharine Gail Vogel of Marshalltown, IA

• Hometown Pride Program to Provide Community Coaching to Five East Central Iowa TownsSeptember 16, 2022
  Cedar Rapids, Iowa, September 16, 2022 — A new partnership between the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) and Keep Iowa Beautiful’s Hometown Pride program will provide extra support to five rural Iowa towns.  “Keep Iowa Beautiful is partnering with ECICOG and leaders in Center Point, Hills, Shellsburg, Springville and Walker,” said Reo Menning, Chair of the Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of … Read more
• Bill Jackson Retires from Keep Iowa BeautifulAugust 16, 2022
  After serving as Associate Director for 21 years, Bill Jackson has announced his retirement from Keep Iowa Beautiful after supporting the organization since its inception in 2000.              “For 21 years, I was proud to work with such dedicated staff and board members,” said Jackson, “all striving to make Iowa a better place to live and … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces New Communities Added to Hometown Pride ProgramsJuly 19, 2022
  Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced a new expansion of KIB’s Hometown Pride program with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), the Board of Supervisors of Dubuque and Jackson Counties, and 14 communities: Preston, Sabula, Baldwin, LaMotte, Miles, Asbury, Holy Cross, Luxemburg, Maquoketa, New Vienna, Peosta, Rickardsville, Sageville and Worthington. Through the Hometown Pride program, … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful and Diamond Vogel Paint Announce 2022 Grant AwardsMarch 28, 2022
  Diamond Vogel and Keep Iowa Beautiful announced the grant awards for the 2022 Paint Iowa Beautiful program.  The program provides free paint to a wide variety of public service projects throughout Iowa.  “The partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful allows Diamond Vogel to assist and work with many local volunteers that help build communities, making Iowa one … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces Scholarship WinnersMarch 24, 2022
  Three high school seniors are receiving Keep Iowa Beautiful $1,000 scholarships toward their studies at an Iowa college or university.  Governor Kim Reynolds will make the presentations at ceremonies at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 31, 2022, at 12 noon. “Keep Iowa Beautiful scholarships are awarded to graduating high school seniors who have a record … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful Announces 2022 AwardsMarch 22, 2022
  The Keep Iowa Beautiful Board of Directors announced the following award winners for 2022. Governor Kim Reynolds will present the awards at a ceremony at the State Capitol on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 12noon.  The Governor will be signing a proclamation kicking off April as Keep Iowa Beautiful month. “The Keep Iowa Beautiful award program … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful 12th Photography Contest WinnersJanuary 15, 2022
  Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) announced the winners of the 12th Keep Iowa Beautiful Photography Contest aimed at raising awareness of Iowa’s natural and environmental beauty.  KIB wants to learn what resonates with Iowans based on the photographs they share through this annual photography contest. “This is a great way for Iowans to share what they like about … Read more
• Keep Iowa Beautiful to Award ScholarshipsNovember 8, 2021
  Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) will award three $1,000 scholarships to Iowa high school seniors in 2022 who plan to enroll in an Iowa college or university.  The scholarships are in honor of three pioneers in Keep Iowa Beautiful’s 21-year history: Bob Byers—Educator.  Through Bob’s leadership, KIB’s Litter-Free School Campus program was started in NW Iowa. His … Read more
• 2022 PAINT IOWA BEAUTIFUL PROGRAMOctober 5, 2021
  Keep Iowa Beautiful and Diamond Vogel Paint are pleased to announce the 2022 Paint Iowa Beautiful program.  The program provides free paint to a wide variety of community projects throughout Iowa. Administered through Keep Iowa Beautiful with the paint provided by the Diamond Vogel Paint Company. “The partnership with Keep Iowa Beautiful allows Diamond Vogel … Read more
• More Hometown Pride CommunitiesJuly 13, 2021
  Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) has announced a new partnership to expand KIB’s Hometown Pride program with the East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA), the Board of Supervisors of Delaware Counties, Cedar County Economic Development and 14 communities: Edgewood, Manchester, Delhi, Ryan, Dundee, Delaware, Hopkinton, Colesburg,  Greeley, Earlville and Masonville, Mechanicsville, Stanwood, and Tipton. Through the Hometown Pride program, Keep Iowa Beautiful is building strong communities with sustainable … Read more