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Sharing Food and Forming Connections: The Global Connections Summer Gathering and Potluck
On Sunday, June 16, we partnered with the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) to host the first annual Global Connections Summer...
Jul 15, 2024


Flipping the Script: Global Ties Iowa China Exchange
For those familiar with our organization, you know that we host international leaders to support and sustain citizen diplomacy...
May 23, 2024


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


Recapping our 2022 Annual Meeting
On Monday, November 7th, we celebrated our Annual Membership Meeting Potluck! This was our first in-person Annual Meeting since 2019, and...
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


Afghan Resettlement Fundraiser Recording - It's never too late to contribute!
Originally published Feb 19, 2022 Last Wednesday, February 9th, CIVIC hosted a fundraiser in support of Afghan refugee resettlement....
Jul 12, 2022


World Affairs Council of America’s CEO Bill Clifford Discussing Membership Program
Originally published Jan 17, 2022 The Council of International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC) is virtually hosting Bill Clifford, the...
Jul 10, 2022
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