Neil Nakadate Elected President of Humanities Iowa Board of Directors

Humanities Iowa is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and serves more than 70,000 Iowans with humanities programming and projects totaling more than $1.5 million. At the Ames board meeting, HI awarded $160,036 in grants to 17 different organizations around the state.

"It’s an honor to be given this chance to lead a vital and successful organization that impacts communities and individuals throughout the state," Nakadate said. "My work on the Humanities Board has been gratifying, and I look forward to this enhanced opportunity to have an impact on the organization’s mission."

The mission of Humanities Iowa is to promote understanding and appreciation of the people, communities, cultures, and stories of importance to Iowa and the nation.

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