News Release: Iowans Honored for Cancer Control Efforts at the 2025 Iowa Cancer Summit
Coralville, IA – November 4, 2025 – Several individuals were honored last month at the Iowa Cancer Summit for their contributions to cancer control in Iowa. The Des Moines Firefighters Local 4 received the Iowa Cancer Champion Award, which is given annually to an individual or organization that has demonstrated a commitment to reducing the burden of…
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Funding Renewal for Iowa Cancer Consortium Fuels Local Cancer Survivorship and Prevention Work
CORALVILLE, IA – August 14, 2025 – The Iowa Cancer Consortium announced the recipients of over $200,000 in grant funding through its FY26 Iowa Cancer Plan Implementation Grant and FY26 Cancer Survivorship Grant. Nine organizations across the state were awarded up to $25,000 each for their projects that run through May 31, 2026, with topics…
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Board of Directors Provides Continuity and Proven Leadership for Iowa Cancer Consortium During Uncertain Times
CORALVILLE, IA – July 8, 2025 – All six incumbent board candidates for the Iowa Cancer Consortium Board of Directors were reelected by Consortium membership for the FY26-FY27 (July 2025-June 2027) term. Joining them for her first term is Kaitlin Emrich, MPH, director of the Black Hawk County Public Health Department. “This continuity in strong…
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Iowans Recognized at the Iowa Cancer Summit for Radon Research, Cancer Screening, and Collaboration
Coralville, IA – October 22, 2024 – Nearly 300 people convened in Ankeny this month for the Iowa Cancer Summit. While much emphasis was placed on Iowa’s high and growing cancer rates (Iowa is second-in-the-nation for cancer incidence, behind only Kentucky, according to the Iowa Cancer Registry), there was time to celebrate what Iowa is…
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Iowa Cancer Consortium Creates Resource to Connect Iowans with Cancer Clinical Trials
CORALVILLE, IA – April 8, 2024 – Partners across the state are working together to ensure that there is one resource for Iowans to locate and find information about cancer clinical trials in the state. Clinical trials are research studies that identify the best ways to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. While many trials exist…
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Iowans Honored for Work in Cancer Control
Almost 200 cancer professionals and advocates came together in Ankeny on October 25th for the annual Iowa Cancer Summit. Among them were the recipients of three awards, given out every year by the Iowa Cancer Consortium to people who have worked to reduce the burden of cancer in the state. Retired Gazette columnist and three-time…
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