Welcome to the Iowa Section!

April 9, 2025

I'm happy to inform you that David Roberts K9DCR has accepted the appointment as Section Traffic Manager. Dave has a good history of supporting the Iowa traffic nets and I look forward to working with him.

The new web page is up!           https://www.arrl-iowa.org/
Please have a look and check back often as we are working on adding more content. Please join the Midwest Division group at:    Midwest Div. There will be more news and info on events there.

CLUBS
Tim NØCKR and I have been trying to contact all of the clubs in Iowa. Most are active and doing well. We've not been able to contact all the clubs. Please ask at your next club meeting to ensure club leadership is in touch. We have an exciting new discussion group which will enhance your club by sharing success stories.

ARES
Similar to contacting clubs, Clint KØGR is trying to contact all of the EC's. If you are an EC, DEC, AEC, please check in with Clint. You can JOIN the new statewide ARES group at -->  IA-ARES.

We are moving into a new era for amateur radio in Iowa. If you plan to attend the Des Moines Hamfest on April 26, please stop by the ARRL table and say hello!  I want to hear from you.

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Hello

On my first day as Iowa Section Manager, I've had lots of phone calls and emails from members of the section. I also had a meeting with the Linn County EMA, at their request.

Things are moving along! This is a new era for the Iowa Section. I hope to make a few things better.  The list of appointments had 10SK's. These have been removed. I postumously thank them for their service to the amateur radio community.

Effective 1 April 2025:

Clint KØGR is appointed Section Emergency Coordinator. He is well known and respected in the Iowa section. He will be working the list of current EC, AEC appointments as 

Tim NØCKR is appointed the Section Club Coordinator. He is very enthusiastic about improving clubs. This was the main focus of my campaign.

I am struggling with many issues and requests to attend club meetings. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns.

Good DX!

73's

Barry WØIY