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Diplomacy Begins Here: Space for Innovation
Join us Friday, October 3, 2025, for the Diplomacy Begins Here: Space for Innovation Summit in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. Learn more


Iowa: The Hub of Diplomacy and Innovation
At Global Ties Iowa, we strive for our community members to think about and answer the question “What is citizen diplomacy?” As this year...
17 hours ago


Takeaways from the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting
In early March, members of our team attended the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting in Washington, D.C. to participate in the premier...
Mar 28, 2024


Stranger at the Gate: Join us for an Oscar-nominated film screening!
Global Ties Iowa, the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council, and FilmScene, with financial supporters the UI Center for Human Rights,...
Feb 8, 2024


2023 Volunteer Awards
At our 2023 Annual Meeting this past November 8th, we were proud to continue our tradition of recognizing outstanding volunteers with...
Nov 20, 2023


Recapping our 2023 Annual Meeting
On Wednesday, November 8th, we had the pleasure of hosting our community at the North Ridge Pavilion for our Annual Meeting! We enjoyed a...
Nov 20, 2023


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...
Nov 15, 2022


Thank you for a successful ribbon cutting ceremony!
We had so much to celebrate this past Thursday, September 15th, at our ribbon cutting ceremony! At this event graciously hosted by the...
Sep 20, 2022


Thank you for a successful Celebration of Citizen Diplomacy!
Originally published July 7, 2022 Thank you to all who joined us for our Celebration of Citizen Diplomacy picnic this past Sunday! We had...
Aug 26, 2022


Join us for free Youth Leadership Training!
Originally published Jun 23, 2022 Calling all high school and college students in Iowa: You’re invited to join us for a free leadership...
Jul 13, 2022
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