Public Statements
This section houses an archive of public statements released by The Harkin Institute.
The Harkin Institute Applauds Polk County Board of Supervisors’ Decision | October 21, 2025
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...
read moreThe Harkin Institute’s Retirement Security Symposium and NCOA/UMass’s “80% Report” highlight challenges for Financially Vulnerable Senior Citizens | October 9, 2025
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...
read moreThe Harkin Institute Encourages Coverage of the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission | September 30, 2025
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...
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The Harkin Institute serves as resource not only for information on Sen. Tom Harkin’s career, but also for valuable insight and expertise on the policy issues to which he devoted his career, including wellness and nutrition, retirement security, labor and employment, and people with disabilities.
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.