2021 IIC Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the members of the Iowa Institute for Cooperatives will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.  We will review and vote on our legislative resolutions for the upcoming year, we will celebrate the cooperative leaders at our Hall of Fame ceremony and we will hear from Keynote speaker ISU Athletic Director […]

Peter Zeihan on Supply Chain

The cooperative councils of South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas and Iowa present Peter Zeihan's insights on the supply chain issues of today.  Join us for a virtual presentation on January 12th from 10-noon. Thank you to CoBank for your sponsorship of this event.      

2022 DCP Phase IV Manager Communication and Evaluation

DCP is an overview of critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member. The phase IV focuses on how the board of directors communicates with management, including CEO's annual review.  This session also includes an evening session with industry experts leading a discussion on management compensation. This event has […]

2022 DCP Phase III – Comprehension of Financial Statements

DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase III - An in depth look at understanding and analyzing financial statements and the directors' […]

2022 DCP – Phase I History of Co-ops, Board Legal Responsibilities

DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase I - This phase begins with an overview of co-op purposes and practices and the […]

2022 DCP Phase II Board Strategic Planning

DCP is an overview of the critical roles, responsibilities and skill requirements needed to become an effective, contributing board member.  It is especially valuable to newly elected directors or associate board members, although all directors benefit from the information. Phase II The Board Management Team Establishing a Direction for Your Cooperative Director’s Role in Corporate […]