Although the weather is freezing and bleak, the warmth for Iowa continues to burn in the hearts of our Youth Exchange & Study students. When
Independence Day is always a good time to reflect on what it means to be an American. It’s a great time to understand the unique
It’s almost time for IRIS YES students to leave Iowa and return to their home countries with all they have experienced and learned over the
On May 2-May 4, IRIS held a special exhibit at the Des Moines Art Center that featured Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study student’s artwork.
On April 6-12, two IRIS YES students, Israa and Ellyssahanna attended a Youth Tech Camp (YTC) in Burlington, Vermont. Israa and Ellyssahanna were two of
The Story County Youth Volunteer Awards, taking place Tuesday, April 29 at 7PM in the Iowa State Memorial Union Sun Room, is an event that
On Monday, April 14th, ten IRIS YES students participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute to engage in discussions on international food issues
On Saturday, September 21st, a group of six IRIS YES students visited the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site in West Branch, Iowa. Students were given
We would like to welcome the newest member to IRIS. Although fictional, Iris is our Exchange Student Specialist, whose job is to address any questions
Learn about what the Kennedy Lugar-Youth Exchange and Study (YES) students did for their last enhancement trip in the United States!
Iowa Resource for International Service
2521 University Ave. Suite 123, Ames, Iowa 50010
Phone: 515-292-7103
Fax: 515-292-7105
