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Sustainability Initiative award winner!

Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) will present Wallace Centers of Iowa with its inaugural Sustainability Initiative large market award during its annual meeting on June 12. The award reflects efforts to reduce the impact of human activity on the environment while promoting tourism in Iowa. “The Wallace Centers has created destinations for educational programming and locally-sourced meals, provides assistance for food-insecure Iowans and curated memorable experiences like Pizza on the Prairie nights,” said Chelsea Lerud, iTIP executive director.

Pizza on the Prairie beginning soon!

Check this off your summer bucket list! Pizza on the Prairie begins June 2 at the Wallace Farm and continues every Friday night thru Sept. 29. Think handmade brick-oven pizza topped with fruits and veggies grown just steps away, along with sides, desserts and signature drinks. Live music, yard games, restored prairie and prairie art will appeal to the whole gang. Reservations for June and July are now open.

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Sponsorships support our programs, events and operations so we can keep activities affordable, introduce new features and maintain our historic buildings and grounds. Choose from 60 sponsorships at a wide range of price points, then contact Ann to start your benefits.

Our Statement

We stand with people of color against racism, violence, and hate. Enriching communities and gathering together is the core of our work at the Wallace Centers of Iowa and how we actualize the Wallace family legacy. Now more than ever, we value our work that creates seats at the table for everyone. As an organization, we are dedicated to equitable, inclusive programming and services where everyone is welcome.


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