Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project

Event Details:

Event Type:	Announcement
Time:	Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Event Description:

Did you know? Iowa has the 2nd highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the US, and rates are rising! In Poweshiek County, 126 people are diagnesed with cancer each year, on average. Poweshiek County ranks #76 for new cancer rates in Iowa (where #1 is highest and #99 is lowest). Join experts from the Iowa Cancer Registry to learn about cancer trends, statistics, and risk factors in Poweshiek County.

During this session, representatives from the 99 Counties Project will present the latest cancer data for Poweshiek County, including comparisons to state and national averages. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, share community concerns, and offer ideas for improving cancer outcomes in our county.

Featured Speakers:

Mary Charlton, PhD – Director, Iowa Cancer Registry & Professor of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health
Amanda Kahl, MPH – Epidemiologist & Data Analyst, Iowa Cancer Registry

Your participation is vital in helping strengthen our community’s understanding of local cancer issues and identifying ways to support prevention, early detection, and treatment initiatives.

The meeting will be livestreamed via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19 from 3-4 PM. RSVP to attend online at https://canceriowa.news/poweshiek.