Newsroom See what's new with the Iowa Department for the Blind. Displaying 1 - 15 of 74 results. Title Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Display Date June 30, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: DeafBlind Awareness Week In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka interviews Carol Manning about National DeafBlind Awareness Week! Display Date June 22, 2026 Image Press Release Join the 2026 Summer Reading Program Unleash your inner explorer during the 2026 Summer Reading Program! This 8-week virtual program is open to youth of all ages. Display Date June 4, 2026 Image Press Release LEAP Begins in Less Than a Week! During LEAP, pre-ETS students have the opportunity to explore career pathways, gain important skills, and make lasting friendships! Display Date June 2, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Mary Sonksen At 77 years old, Mary Sonksen continues to demonstrate that independence can last throughout every stage of life. Display Date May 27, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: Summer Youth Programming Listen to April Stotz and Denise Bean share details about exciting programs planned for youth this summer 2026! Display Date May 26, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed May 25, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on May 25, 2026. Display Date May 21, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Julie Schuler At nearly 70 years old, Julie Schuler continues to prove that independence, wellness, and personal growth do not have an age limit. Display Date May 20, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month – May 2026 This May, we’re proud to celebrate Older Americans Month—a time to recognize the valuable contributions of older adults. Display Date May 13, 2026 Image Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - May 2026 This month's theme is "Advocating for your Financial Future". View the schedule and learn more! Display Date May 6, 2026 Image Press Release Inspirational Insights from Two Paralympic Athletes Dive into inspiring stories from two Paralympic athletes featured during our April Youth Weekend Retreat! Display Date April 30, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 8: Business Enterprise Program Spotlight In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka speaks with BEP Executive Officer Matt Nemmers and BEP vendor Dwaine Sundine. Display Date April 22, 2026 Image Press Release Follow Along for National Library Week: April 19-25 National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. Display Date April 20, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind Welcomes New Commissioner Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Don Wirth as the newest Commissioner of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date April 15, 2026 Image Press Release Director Stacy Cervenka Confirmed by Iowa Senate Earlier this week, Director Stacy Cervenka received news that she has officially been confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Display Date April 3, 2026 Image Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed Secondary Navigation Menu About IDB Mission, Vision, Values & Culture Meet Our Director Job Postings Newsroom Success Stories Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities Policies & Guidelines Gifts & Bequest Fund Guidelines Laws and Codes RFPs Employee Manual Iowa Commission for the Blind Board Approval Policy Board Packets Meeting Minutes
Displaying 1 - 15 of 74 results. Title Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Display Date June 30, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: DeafBlind Awareness Week In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka interviews Carol Manning about National DeafBlind Awareness Week! Display Date June 22, 2026 Image Press Release Join the 2026 Summer Reading Program Unleash your inner explorer during the 2026 Summer Reading Program! This 8-week virtual program is open to youth of all ages. Display Date June 4, 2026 Image Press Release LEAP Begins in Less Than a Week! During LEAP, pre-ETS students have the opportunity to explore career pathways, gain important skills, and make lasting friendships! Display Date June 2, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Mary Sonksen At 77 years old, Mary Sonksen continues to demonstrate that independence can last throughout every stage of life. Display Date May 27, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: Summer Youth Programming Listen to April Stotz and Denise Bean share details about exciting programs planned for youth this summer 2026! Display Date May 26, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed May 25, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on May 25, 2026. Display Date May 21, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Julie Schuler At nearly 70 years old, Julie Schuler continues to prove that independence, wellness, and personal growth do not have an age limit. Display Date May 20, 2026 Image Press Release Older Americans Month – May 2026 This May, we’re proud to celebrate Older Americans Month—a time to recognize the valuable contributions of older adults. Display Date May 13, 2026 Image Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - May 2026 This month's theme is "Advocating for your Financial Future". View the schedule and learn more! Display Date May 6, 2026 Image Press Release Inspirational Insights from Two Paralympic Athletes Dive into inspiring stories from two Paralympic athletes featured during our April Youth Weekend Retreat! Display Date April 30, 2026 Image Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 8: Business Enterprise Program Spotlight In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka speaks with BEP Executive Officer Matt Nemmers and BEP vendor Dwaine Sundine. Display Date April 22, 2026 Image Press Release Follow Along for National Library Week: April 19-25 National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. Display Date April 20, 2026 Image Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind Welcomes New Commissioner Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Don Wirth as the newest Commissioner of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date April 15, 2026 Image Press Release Director Stacy Cervenka Confirmed by Iowa Senate Earlier this week, Director Stacy Cervenka received news that she has officially been confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Display Date April 3, 2026 Image Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next Last page Last RSS Feed Secondary Navigation Menu About IDB Mission, Vision, Values & Culture Meet Our Director Job Postings Newsroom Success Stories Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities Policies & Guidelines Gifts & Bequest Fund Guidelines Laws and Codes RFPs Employee Manual Iowa Commission for the Blind Board Approval Policy Board Packets Meeting Minutes
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed July 3, 2026 Display Date June 30, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: DeafBlind Awareness Week In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka interviews Carol Manning about National DeafBlind Awareness Week! Display Date June 22, 2026 Image
Press Release Join the 2026 Summer Reading Program Unleash your inner explorer during the 2026 Summer Reading Program! This 8-week virtual program is open to youth of all ages. Display Date June 4, 2026 Image
Press Release LEAP Begins in Less Than a Week! During LEAP, pre-ETS students have the opportunity to explore career pathways, gain important skills, and make lasting friendships! Display Date June 2, 2026 Image
Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Mary Sonksen At 77 years old, Mary Sonksen continues to demonstrate that independence can last throughout every stage of life. Display Date May 27, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 9: Summer Youth Programming Listen to April Stotz and Denise Bean share details about exciting programs planned for youth this summer 2026! Display Date May 26, 2026 Image
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed May 25, 2026 Iowa Department for the Blind will be closed on May 25, 2026. Display Date May 21, 2026 Image
Press Release Older Americans Month Spotlight: Julie Schuler At nearly 70 years old, Julie Schuler continues to prove that independence, wellness, and personal growth do not have an age limit. Display Date May 20, 2026 Image
Press Release Older Americans Month – May 2026 This May, we’re proud to celebrate Older Americans Month—a time to recognize the valuable contributions of older adults. Display Date May 13, 2026 Image
Press Release Pre-ETS Virtual Programming - May 2026 This month's theme is "Advocating for your Financial Future". View the schedule and learn more! Display Date May 6, 2026 Image
Press Release Inspirational Insights from Two Paralympic Athletes Dive into inspiring stories from two Paralympic athletes featured during our April Youth Weekend Retreat! Display Date April 30, 2026 Image
Press Release Inside IDB | Episode 8: Business Enterprise Program Spotlight In this episode, Director Stacy Cervenka speaks with BEP Executive Officer Matt Nemmers and BEP vendor Dwaine Sundine. Display Date April 22, 2026 Image
Press Release Follow Along for National Library Week: April 19-25 National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and communities. Display Date April 20, 2026 Image
Press Release Iowa Department for the Blind Welcomes New Commissioner Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Don Wirth as the newest Commissioner of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Display Date April 15, 2026 Image
Press Release Director Stacy Cervenka Confirmed by Iowa Senate Earlier this week, Director Stacy Cervenka received news that she has officially been confirmed by the Iowa Senate. Display Date April 3, 2026 Image
