International Groups
Iowa Sister States
Phil Latessa
Kim Johnson
200 East Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309-1827
(515) 242-4915
phil.latessa@iowalifechanging.com
http://www.iowasisterstates.org/
Central Mission of the Organization:
A public-private partnership which develops and facilitates the state of Iowa's official sister-state relationships.
History of the Organization:
Founded in 1985.
International Issues and Focus:
Country committees: volunteers develop programs.
Iowa's Sister States are:
Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine
Hebei Province, China
Stavropol Krai, Russia
Taiwan
Terengganu, Malaysia
Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan
Yucatan, Mexico
Veneto Region, Italy
Events and Programs Sponsored:
Exchanges in areas of agriculture, business, culture, education, media, medicine/science, government, social issues, law, technology and sports.