Community Features

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...

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...

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...

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...

Horacio Borgen: Forced out of Nicaragua and starting a new life in Iowa City

Originally published Feb 21, 2022 With a corrupt government, human rights abuses, and attacks on free media, Nicaragua has been the...

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...