IOWA CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION EVENTS
The Iowa Cattlemen's Association offers free and low-cost, educational events for members throughout the year, including:
- Iowa Cattle Industry Convention
- Area meetings - regional, district, county
- Webinars
- Carcass Challenge Banquet
- Policy Summit
Other events include:
- Golf outings
- Bull sales
- Legislative events
- Open houses/production tours
- Pre-conditioned calf sales
Don't miss out on these events!
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Cattlemen at the Capitol
2026
Cattlemen at the Capitol
Come one, come all! ICA is holding Cattlemen at the Capitol on March 18 for a conversation with local legislators and a delicious breakfast featuring beef. We look forward to seeing you there!
March 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
Iowa Capitol Rotunda
If you are coming for the first time or would like more information on ICA's policy priorities and how to talk about them with legislators, join us for a brief virtual info session on March 16 at 12:00 p.m. During this session, ICA Director of Government Relations Kelli Klink will share details and practical tips for making the most of your time at the Capitol. Sign up for the Zoom session here.
Webinar
NCBA IA Producer Meeting
March 31, 2026
NCBA IA Producer Meeting
Story County Fairgrounds | Community Building
5:30 p.m.
Nevada, IA
BeefMasters Open
June 22, 2026
BeefMasters Open - West
Majestic Hills Golf Course
Denison, IA
July 27, 2026
BeefMasters Open - East
Wildcat Golf Course
Shellsburg, IA
Iowa Cattle Industry Convention
December 15, 2026
Iowa Cattle Industry Convention
Prairie Meadows Events Center, Altoona, IA
Past Webinar
Iowa Cattlemen's Board Meetings
ICA Board Meetings are open to members. We ask that you RSVP (515-296-2266) if you plan to attend for accurate counts for food and to relay details. Most meetings begin at 10:30 a.m.
January 21, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
February 18, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
March 18, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Des Moines, IA
In conjunction with Cattlemen at the Capitol (Zoom link unavailable)
April 22, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
May 20, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
June 10, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
July 29, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
August 26, 2026
ICA Board Working Session
Zoom
September 23, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
October 21, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
November 18, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Ames, IA
Zoom link available upon request
December 14, 2026
ICA Board Meeting
Altoona, IA
Held in conjunction with the Iowa Cattle Industry Convention (Zoom link unavailable)
Iowa Cattlemen's Foundation
November 5
Beef Scholarship Extravaganza Entry Deadline
November 15
Maynard Jayne Scholarship Deadline
December 10
Beef Scholarship Extravaganza
July 1
Beef Heifer Award Deadline
County and AFfiliate Events
For county banquet information, visit the County Organization page.
Email, call or submit the activity online. You can reach the ICA office at 515-296-2266 to have your county or affiliate events listed on this page.