Iowa Valley Leadership



What our Graduates Say...

Participating in the Iowa Valley Leadership course was a valuable experience, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to learn more about Marshalltown and the great deal of progress that is happening in the community. The wide range of topics covered made each class educational and interesting. Being involved with this class has helped me gain a greater appreciation for the community and its history, and has made me enthusiastic to get more involved.
Lisa Moeller
Resource & Development Coordinator, Mid-Iowa Community Action



Iowa Valley Leadership provided an opportunity to network with other professionals and learn more about the make-up of our community. I was very impressed with the diversity of topics covered in the course. I would recommend IVL to anyone wanting to become more familiar or further involved in Marshalltown.
David Case
MICA Resource & Development Director


Iowa Valley Leadership presented a more complete view of the community. On my own, it would have taken years to gain that same perspective! I learned something interesting, gained a new perspective, or met someone I needed to know, at every session.
Vicki Ocasio
Executive Director, Marshall County
Youth & Violence Committee
IVL ‘04 Graduate


If you ever wanted to learn more about the Marshalltown community as a whole, Iowa Valley Leadership provides a skill set you can't live without. From international companies based in Marshalltown to the uniqueness of Iowa's state and city government, to planting trees and flowers in your backyard for earth-saving practices, IVL touches every aspect of daily life, molding that well-rounded lifelong learner we all strive to be.
Jim Harken
Marshalltown Main Street Director
IVL ‘04 Graduate


I've lived in Marshalltown 90% of my life. In 10 months of the Iowa Valley Leadership course, I've seen and learned more about the "behind the scenes" workings of the city of Marshalltown, Marshall County, and the state of Iowa than I have over my entire life. If you've ever wondered "Why doesn't someone do something _____ (fill in the blank) to improve Marshalltown?", Iowa Valley Leadership gives you the awareness, training, and network of contacts for you to be that someone and take the lead to make it happen. If you have an opportunity to attend the Iowa Valley Leadership course, do it.
Tom Podhajsky
Price Improvement Manager
Fisher Controls-Emerson Process Management


The Iowa Valley Leadership program is a great experience. It equips you with the knowledge and necessary connections so that you can easily dive into being a proactive steward of the community.
Matt Roelsgard
Processing Manager
Independent Insurance Services

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