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 September 24, 2026 

2026-2027 Award Nominations

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 September 21, 2026 

Eastern Iowa Reading Council – Fall 2026 Newsletter & Bookmark

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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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 June 20, 2023 

Hardy Reading Council Receives ILA Honor Award

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