PolicyWorks

Public Relations + Government Affairs

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Our team was busy at the 2026 @icul Convention!

Shoutout to Gwen Peters, who joined the Iowa Innovation Group to discuss retirement readiness and helping Iowans prepare for the future. Proud to support Iowa’s credit unions and the conversations moving the movement forward.

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🥰 A big thank you to all of our #NCES2026 sponsors!

Your partnership helped make this year's National Conservative Energy Summit a success, and we're so grateful for your support.

See you next year! 🇺🇸

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Thanks to our Coffee Break Sponsors for keeping #NCES2026 fully charged! ☕

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When your coworkers decide biking across Iowa sounds like a good idea… you cheer them on. 🚴

Shoutout to the PolicyWorks RAGBRAI team! Jake, Makala and Lon took on the ride this year and put in the miles.

We’re proud to have some adventure seekers on our team. Great job!

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PolicyWorks is proud to support @weareYSS in the creation and launch of the new "Before it Becomes More" campaign to help raise awareness and increase early prevention of opioid misuse.
https://t.co/u6mqe5JGoW

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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.

#ialegis #governmentaffairs #publicrelations #desmoines

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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