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Welcome to the Iowa Restaurant Association

Headquartered in Des Moines, the Iowa Restaurant Association is the professional association of the restaurant and retail beverage industry in Iowa. The Iowa Restaurant Association exists to help members—the cornerstones of their communities— build customer loyalty, rewarding careers and financial success. Learn more.

 

The Iowa Restaurant Association is the state affiliate of the National Restaurant Association.

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Governor Culver has proclaimed September Iowa Restaurant Industry Month. 

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The IRA and NRA have teamed to track the industry via a monthly survey.  The survey takes less than 10 minutes and all participants receive a report containing detailed results.  All responses are anonymous.

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INDUSTRY SURVEY

October 1 is the deadline for nominating a hospitality industry  professional for the Iowa Restaurant Association  Restaurateur, Chef, Purveyor or Employee of the year. Awards will presented at Celebrating Excellence in November  Forms are available here.

 

October 1 is also the deadline for nominating candidates to the IRA Board of Directors. The Board is an elected, volunteer Board. Board members serve

two-year terms and meet

three times per year. Forms are available here.

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