October 2025
Happy 54th Winterfest Fellow IACCBE Members!
On behalf of the IACCBE Winterfest Planning Committee, I am pleased to invite you to the 54th
Annual Winterfest. This year's event will again be held at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel and
Conference Center from January 27th - 29th, 2026. AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE HERE!
We are excited to announce our two top-notch keynote speakers for the event! First we have
Chris Lee, one of our own, as well as an Organizational Ecologist and co-host of the Parks and
Restoration Podcast. Second, we have Billy Molls, an Alaskan big-game guide and author of the
Modern Day Mountain Man documentary series. Both will share their unique perspectives on
leadership, purpose, and the great outdoors.
SEE FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION PACKET HERE!
This year, the committee has scheduled over 30 educational sessions to choose from throughout
the event. The topics cover natural resource management, environmental education, law
enforcement, and marketing/outreach. We will also be hosting the 20th Annual Collegiate Day on
Wednesday, so please welcome the students with open arms, as this will be the first exposure to
Iowa's County Conservation System for many of them. We will have a table at the entrance where
you can post any potential job opportunities. Please limit the number of copies and use QR codes
if possible.
LODGING: A block of rooms has been reserved under "IACCBE Winterfest." The rate for 2026 will be $110.
Rooms may be reserved by calling Hyatt Regency at (319) 688-4000 or using THIS LINK! Please reserve your room by January 5, 2026, to ensure availability. With the
dates set for January 27th – 29th, we're eagerly counting down the days to another Winterfest
Conference.
A late fee of $20 per registrant will be applied starting on January 2nd, with a registration deadline of January 10, 2026. Please register at your earliest convenience to avoid the late fee.
I can't wait to see everyone in
Coralville for another fantastic year of training, networking, and fun!
OUR THANKS to numerous sponsors who's support of our Winterfest Conference help us to provide this first-class event for a very reasonable cost! Please mark your calendars for January 27-29, 2026 and join your fellow friends in conservation for another Winterfest Conference that will exceed your expectations! We look forward to seeing everyone in Coralville for another great week of training, networking and fun!
Missy Smith, President - IACCBE
Nature Center Coordinator, Polk County Conservation Board
