Local Programs
Scholarship Cotillion
The Iota Zeta Omega Scholarship Cotillion Program was established in 1978 with the aim of recognizing and celebrating Black high school seniors while providing support for their future post-secondary education. It continues to be a meaningful tradition that highlights the achievements of young scholars in our community. Our program has expanded its reach in recent years through a collaboration with the Iowa Ivy Foundation, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. We now offer college-preparedness workshops, additional scholarship opportunities, and community service programs. We are excited to continue making a positive impact in our community.
The Scholarship Cotillion Program is excited to recognize high school seniors. This program is designed to enhance our pipeline for future participants. For more information on how to get involved please click below:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Expungement Clinic
Beginning in 2023, Iota Zeta Omega has hosted an annual Expungement Clinic in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Since its inception, the chapter has partnered with Iowa Legal Aid to help more Iowans expunge their records, receive court debt relief, and obtain valid driver's licenses. The clinic also provides voter registration information and mental health resources to clinic registrants. The Expungement Clinic has hosted 70 attorney volunteers and Drake University law students, helped over 100 clients, expunged over 150 criminal misdemeanor convictions, and created over 50 court restitutions payment plans. In 2025, the AKA Expungement Clinic will have a Polk County Judge and the Polk County attorney present to process expungements on site.
For more information about the Expungement clinic please click below:
Additional local community programs include:
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The Festival of Trees and Lights
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AKA Day at the Capitol
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Lady Like PowHER Summit