Our promise is to improve the lives of all Americans by giving policymakers access to high-quality information and engaging citizens as active participants in the formation of public policy.

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.

New Retirement Security Brief and Webinar!

Long-Term Care Policy Options– A Comparative Perspective

Webinar: May 22, 2025

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If you’re interning in D.C. next semester, consider applying for our D.C. Experience Scholarship to help offset the cost of lodging and transportation. Click below for the details and to apply!

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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.