Post-July Fourth - We're Back with a Bang.

It’s hard to believe but, just like that, my (second) favorite holiday has come and gone. I hope everyone enjoyed a safe, festive Fourth of July, and was able to spend yesterday relaxing after a fun-filled weekend.

I, for one, spent much of yesterday looking at parade image after parade image from member festivities. I love a good Fourth of July celebration, and Iowa sure knows how to do it.

We have so many fantastic communities throughout the state that put on safe, festive activities for local residents, and I consider it such a treat when I’m able to take part. For the years in which that doesn’t happen, I settle for friends’ parade images as a happy second.

Fortunately, folks didn’t disappoint this year. I fell down the rabbit hole with photo after photo yesterday; it was enough to get me through to today.

Speaking of, ICAP’s monthly training for law enforcement is happening this afternoon! This month’s session will be slightly more tailored than most of our sessions, because it will focus on the operations, policies and procedures for jails and holding facilities.

We’ll host another session Thursday, of course, but for anyone looking to join us today, there’s still time to register online for the session, which kicks off via Zoom at 1:30 PM.