About the Chapter
The Central Iowa Chapter of the National Weather Associations goal is to improve the weather knowledge of the general public.
The chapter works on projects with the goal of benefiting the local community. We also provide grants for various weather-related projects. For more information about our chapter, please browse the rest of our website.
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Apply for a Central Iowa NWA Scholarship - See Link to right!!
*** Abstract submission deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 ***
Abstracts are encouraged on all aspects of severe weather. Send a one paragraph abstract to
Dr. William Gallus at wgallus@iastate.edu
Please indicate if you would prefer an oral or poster presentation
28th Annual Severe Storms and Doppler Radar Conference
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Presented by the Central Iowa NWA Chapter
March 26th - March 28th, 2026
(Thursday - Saturday)
Courtyard by Marriott
Regular Registration: $195
Student Registration: $90
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Register Now!!
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*** Conference Update - Confirmed Speakers (01/13/2026) ***
The following speakers are confirmed for this years conference:
- Dr. Cameron Nixon (NOAA/SPC/CIWRO): New methods for forecasting tornadoes and hail.
- Dr. John Allen (Central Michigan University): preliminary results from ICECHIP and climate change impacts on severe weather.
- Brady Constantine, Emergency Manager for Kendall county Texas, will speak on the Guadelupe River flood disaster.
- Karl Jungbluth (retired NWS - Des Moines): A look back on the 50th anniversary of the Jordan, IA F5 tornado.
- Dr. Brian Squitieri (NOAA/SPC): The Storm Prediction Centers new derecho definition and database, along with a look back at the 2025 severe weather season.
- Fred Glass (retired, NWS - St.Louis): The St. Louis tornado on May 16.
- Rod Donavon (NWS - Des Moines) and Melinda Beerends (NWS - Davenport, formerly NWS - Grand Forks): The Enderlin, ND EF5 tornado and subsequent derecho.
