PolicyWorks

Public Relations + Government Affairs

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Join us in welcoming our summer intern, Maddie Van Meter! We're excited to have Maddie on board and look forward to the creativity, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives she will bring to our team.

Welcome, Maddie!

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Today is Iowa Primary Election Day.

Make your voice heard and participate in the democratic process by casting your ballot today.

Find your polling place: https://t.co/A1iz8N1urQ

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Today we’re celebrating 5 years with McKinley Fisk!

Thank you for five years of creativity, vision, and dedication that continue to make an impact every day. We’re grateful to have you on the PolicyWorks team!

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250+ downloads and counting 🎙️

Thanks for tuning into PolicyAfterWork and being part of the conversation. We’ve loved bringing these discussions beyond the office and into your headphones. More episodes coming soon!

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The 2026 Iowa Legislative Session has officially wrapped… and our government affairs team can finally rest (but not for too long)!

At PolicyWorks, our team brought focus, expertise, and a strong commitment to the clients we serve. Here’s to a successful session!

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Today we’re celebrating Keisha Knepper, our Manager of Administrative & Client Support!

Keisha keeps things organized, on time, and somehow always under control. We’d be a little lost without you. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay

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The PR team is in sunny Los Angeles diving into a full day of creativity and workshops at #CanvaCreate2026!

We’re coming back with fresh ideas, new tools, and plenty of inspiration to level up their work for clients.

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For 20 years, PolicyWorks has partnered with advocates, lawmakers, and community leaders to drive meaningful change. As we reflect, we are grateful for the trust placed in us, proud of the progress, and energized to keep serving the communities that matter most. #20YearsofImpact

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay

Grateful for the incredible women of PolicyWorks who work hard every day to support our clients and strengthen the communities we serve. Your dedication does not go unnoticed!

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PolicyWorks CEO Justin Hupfer has been honored with the 2026 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues. For more than 25 years, Justin has strengthened Iowa credit unions & elevate the credit union voice.

Congratulations!

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We asked Jake Friedrichsen, Vice President of Government Affairs, “Why does relationship-building matter in public policy?”

This focus on trust and collaboration guides our work at PolicyWorks every day.

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Meet the Team! Outside of the office, Makala enjoys the outdoors, trying new restaurants or traveling with family and friends. She discovered her passion for media during her time at Iowa State through sports broadcasting and production.

About Makala: https://t.co/VsoZxUlICW

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With the 26’ legislative session underway, listen to “Stories from Under the Gold Dome,” where John Cacciatore and Christopher Rants show how collaboration across perspectives drives real change.

Spotify: https://t.co/Ets9mTfRJX

Apple: https://t.co/Yv5CKkg9ox

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We welcome back Iowa legislators to the 2026 Legislative Session! The PolicyWorks lobby team is back at the Iowa Capitol, ready to advocate and move policy forward for the next 100+ days.

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Help us in congratulating Megan Hurd on her promotion to Creative Marketing Specialist! Megan continues to bring creativity, strategic thinking, and fresh perspective to our social media, graphic design, and marketing efforts.

Learn about Megan: https://t.co/fC7R4PuGfG

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Happy #NewYear from all of us at PolicyWorks!

As we welcome 2026, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our clients and partners who made 2025 so meaningful. Your trust and collaboration inspire everything we do. Here’s to another year of shared success, growth, and impact.

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Happy Holidays from all of us at PolicyWorks! Wishing you a joyful season filled with peace, gratitude, and time spent with those who matter most.

#HappyHolidays

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Last week, the PolicyWorks team came together to celebrate the season at our holiday party, taking time to reflect on our accomplishments and milestones from 2025.

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We asked Madison Grady, Director of Government Affairs, “How does advocacy play a role in helping organizations make meaningful change?” Her answer tells all!

Thank you Madison for being so dedicated to our clients and their advocacy needs!

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Today our PolicyWorks team came together to look back on our 2025 wins and set our sights on the year ahead. We also celebrated John Cacciatore’s retirement and had a little Secret Santa fun with the whole crew. A meaningful day with an incredible team!

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