Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club Expands Regional Winlink Digital Mesh Network
W0GQ operators in Cedar Rapids deploy dual-band packet RMS gateways, bolstering digital messaging for Linn County emergency responders.Continue Reading
Iowa QSO Party 2026: Celebrating Radiosport Across 99 Counties
Amateur radio operators worldwide compete in the annual Iowa QSO Party, contacting fixed and mobile rover stations across Iowa’s 99 counties.Continue Reading
Iowa ARES Teams Conduct Statewide Emergency Severe Storm Net Activation
Iowa ARES operators across Polk, Linn, and Scott counties deploy battery-powered HF and VHF stations for severe blizzard and tornado emergency drills.Continue Reading
Des Moines Radio Amateurs Association (DMRAA) Prepares for Annual Midwest Hamfest
DMRAA hosts one of Iowa’s largest amateur radio hamfests featuring equipment swapmeets, ARRL forums, and VE license testing sessions.Continue Reading
Some Notes from the Section Manager
Iowa Section Manager Barry W0IY announces Elizabeth Cowley KD0KQX as Public Information Officer, reports on the Des Moines Hamfest, POTA gatherings, and 75-year ARRL affiliation plaques.Continue Reading
Letter from Section Manager
Iowa Section Manager Barry W0IY announces David Roberts K9DCR as Section Traffic Manager, launches the new Section website, and details updates for Iowa clubs and ARES.Continue Reading
Section Manager Letter
Iowa Section Manager Barry W0IY outlines key leadership appointments including Clint K0GR as SEC and Tim N0CKR as Section Club Coordinator in an official message to Iowa section members.Continue Reading