Programming
Photographer: Justin Rogers of West Des Moines, IA
Keep Iowa Beautiful programs provide easy-to-use resources and assistance to help communities across Iowa achieve their sustainability, beautification, and development goals.
Our programs inspire community involvement and leadership and help build coalitions that can last—ensuring a healthy, beautiful future for all Iowans.
Check out the current programs we have to offer to learn more about how you can start making an impact in your community!
Hometown Pride
Hometown Pride enhances long-term community vitality – strengthening the community and increasing its chance for not simply survival, but growth with increased pride.
Pick Up Iowa
Communities across Iowa participate in Pick Up Iowa in coordination with the Great America Clean Up, a community improvement initiative that takes place annually each spring in an estimated 20,000 communities nationwide. Anyone can host a Pick-Up Iowa event!
Paint Iowa Beautiful
Paint Iowa Beautiful provides free paint to communities for public improvement projects, helping to keep our towns looking their best.
Photography Contest
The Keep Iowa Beautiful photo contest captures the beauty and spirit of Iowa and recognizes our many talented photographers.
