Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project (Polk County - Hybrid Event)

Name: Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project (Polk County - Hybrid Event)
Start: 2026-01-20T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-01-20T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Drake University Sheslow Auditorium

Schedule

Tue Jan 20 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Drake University Sheslow Auditorium | Des Moines, IA

We invite you to join us on January 20th to participate in a discussion about cancer in Polk County.
The meeting will include a presentation by staff from the Iowa Cancer Registry to discuss the project’s findings, address cancer concerns specific to your community and explore potential policy changes to support healthier behaviors. The meeting is open to the public and a portion of the time will be dedicated to an open discussion. This will be an opportunity to listen to community concerns and gather feedback that can inform future cancer control efforts.
What: Polk County Cancer Presentation
Cost: No-cost
Date: January 20, 2026 from 5:00-7:00pm
Online: (link provided in registration email)
In-Person: Sheslow Auditorium at Drake University, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311
https://canceriowa.news/polk
We hope to see you there!
About: The Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project is an initiative aimed at enhancing cancer education and community engagement across all of Iowa's 99 counties. The primary goal is to provide county-specific cancer information through detailed reports. Project team members will present report findings in each county through in-person or virtual meetings, focusing on county-specific cancer incidence, risk factors, and prevention strategies.