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The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement is located at Drake University and serves as a venue and catalyst for dynamic non-partisan research, learning, and outreach to promote understanding of the policy issues to which Senator Tom Harkin devoted his career.

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The Harkin Institute seeks an outstanding Executive Director to lead its next phase of growth. Acting with integrity and a deep commitment to the Institute’s mission, the Executive Director provides leadership to the Institute’s staff and its National Advisory Council to further the organization’s impact.

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Learn about our new cancer research initiative

The Harkin Institute and the Iowa Environmental Council are announcing the launch of a new initiative that explores the relationship between environmental risk factors and cancer rates in Iowa.

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New Retirement Security Brief and Webinar!

Long-Term Care Policy Options– A Comparative Perspective

Webinar: May 22, 2025

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Address: 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Phone: (515) 271-3623

Email: harkininstitute@drake.edu

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.