Iowa Sister States is a volunteer, public-private, non-profit organization working for the cultural and economic interests of Iowa. We do this by managing Iowa's Sister State relationships throughout the world.

Iowa's Sister States are:

What is a Sister State?

Sister States are relationships created by official agreements between the Governor of Iowa and the Governor's counterpart in the Sister State. The agreements establish an active relationship which strives to improve the mutual understanding of our diverse cultures. Iowa Sister States then conducts cultural, business, agricultural, banking, medical and other types of programs and exchanges to further these relationships.

Is Iowa Sister States part of the government of Iowa?

Iowa Sister States is a non-profit organization that receives part of its funding from the State of Iowa. Other sources of funding include individual and corporate donations, and grants from entities such as the U.S. State Department.

What are the organizational goals of Iowa Sister States?

1) Supporting the State of Iowa in achieving its international goals
2) Enhancing Iowans' global understanding and addressing the changing needs of Iowans
3) Managing mutually beneficial relationships with the international governmental partnerships that have been established as Sister States by the State of Iowa
4) Broadening the Iowa Sister States resource base
5) Expanding statewide exposure to Iowa Sister States activities
6) Establishing effective communication between Iowa Sister States and its public and private constituencies