The Community Impact of International Exchange: An Interview with Tasha Tatara
In 2023, Global Ties U.S. posted its first-ever Community Impact Study, detailing how the local communities who engage with international...
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Jun 17
Becoming a Homestay Host: An Interview with Amy Alice Chastain
In August 2022, our Executive Director, Amy Alice Chastain, opened her home to Maria, a 17-year-old girl from Estonia, not knowing that,...
Jun 1
Bring the World to Your Dinner Table
When we host our international delegations, one of the most impactful volunteering opportunities is the Iowa Table dinners. In between...
Apr 9
Jeanne Stoakes: A Friendly Face for All International Visitors
In honor of the upcoming Volunteer Recognition Day, we would like to highlight a special volunteer who is an integral part of...
Mar 28
Amy Alice Chastain joins the United States Global Leadership Coalition Iowa Advisory Committee
Congratulations to our Executive Director Amy Alice Chastain for joining the United States Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) Iowa...
Nov 20, 2023
2023 Volunteer Awards
At our 2023 Annual Meeting this past November 8th, we were proud to continue our tradition of recognizing outstanding volunteers with...
Feb 14, 2023
In memoriam of Mr. Thomas Baldridge
Since the sad news of Mr. Thomas Baldridge's passing in January, Global Ties Iowa has been collecting testimonies and stories about his...
Dec 5, 2022
Meet Steve Merkel-Hess, our newest Lifetime Member
At our 2022 Annual Meeting, long-time volunteer Stephen Merkel-Hess was awarded the Lifetime Member Award for his years of commitment to...
Nov 15, 2022
Meet Our 2022 Volunteer Award Winners!
We at Global Ties Iowa have a tradition of recognizing our volunteers for various outstanding efforts and qualities every year during our...
Jul 12, 2022
Remembering David Tiffany
Originally published Mar 3, 2022 A man with many talents and a massive heart, David Tiffany is one of those people who will truly be...
Jul 12, 2022
Horacio Borgen: Forced out of Nicaragua and starting a new life in Iowa City
With a corrupt government, human rights abuses, and attacks on free media, Nicaragua has been the center of political turmoil for over a...
Jul 10, 2022
Membership Profile: Jane Murphy
Originally published Jan 28, 2022 Jane Murphy has been a member of the Council of International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC) for close...
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