Welcome to IPA!
The Iowa Poetry Association, Inc. (IPA) shall promote interest in and appreciation of poetry through opportunities for education, publication, writing, performance, and contests. We aim to serve Iowans of all ages, incomes, identities, and experience levels.
These opportunities are free (except as indicated) and open to all Iowans.
Lyrical Iowa
Latest Updates
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Teacher Forum online on IPA LIVE Wed August 13, 2025, 7:00-8:30 p.m. More here.
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Fall In-Person Workshop will be held on October 18, 2025 at the Ames Writers Collective (612 5th Street, Ames, IA). The deadline to submit poems is September 15, 2025. Schedule and registration details here.
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Deadline for free shipping on Lyrical Iowa is October 1, 2025. Order your copy at the link above or here.
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Deadline to renew your membership is October 1, 2025. You can renew or join here.
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Poetry on the Prairie returns to Art on the Prairie in Perry on November 8-9, 2025. Get the full details on Poetry Palooza's website (poetryamp.org).
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Save the date for 2026 Poetry Palooza: April 17-18, 2026.
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Contests
IPA offers annual contests and provides links to external contests.
Resources
We provide resources for teachers, students, and poets alike.
Events
All year, IPA members and the public are invited to our events.
Membership
Discover what it means to be an IPA member and join today!