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.

2025 Lyrical Iowa

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About Lyrical Iowa

Lyrical Iowa is an annual anthology of 300 or more poems chosen from those submitted to the competitions listed on the Lyrical Iowa Competition page.

Contests are open to all persons with an Iowa address; you do not need to be a member of the Association. No entry fee.

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Latest Updates

Lyrical Iowa Competition is now closed.
Download a printable flyer about IPA for your library.
IPA LIVE! Wednesday March 11, 7:00pm is an Open Mic filled with fresh ideas, renewed energy, and hopeful inspiration. More here.
Order your copy of Lyrical Iowa 2025 at the link above or here.
Membership renewal was due October 1, 2025. You can renew or join here.
Save the date for 2026 Poetry Palooza: April 16-18, 2026. RSVP here!

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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!