Contests

Creative Writing Winners

Promotional graphic for Short Story and Poetry Contest, inviting K-12 students from Southeast Iowa

 December 2, 2025 

2nd Annual Southeastern Iowa Short Story and Poetry Contest

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Promotional graphic for Short Story and Poetry Contest, inviting K-12 students from Southeast Iowa

 March 6, 2025 

Southeast Iowa Short Story and Poetry Contest

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Flyer for Northwest Iowa Reading Association 2025 Writing Contest for K-6 students. Includes sections on short story and poetry guidelines, and how to enter. Deadline is April 1, 2025.

 March 6, 2025 

Northwest Iowa Reading Association 2025 Writing Contest For K-6 Student

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Group of children and adults posing with medals and certificates for a creative writing contest. Text reads

 August 22, 2024 

2024 Creative Writing Contest Winners

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Illustration of an open book centered within two concentric circles.

 May 18, 2022 

2022-2023 State Short Story & Poetry Winners

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Illustration of an open book centered within two concentric circles.

 May 11, 2022 

2022 Creative Writing Winners

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Local Council Contest Deadlines

(Using abbreviations on Iowa Reading Association regional map as reference)

Entries must be judged by the local council first. Local councils can be determined using the Iowa Reading Association map. Local councils may have additional requirements regarding membership. Each local council contact person can be found in their respective event listing.

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