Program Overview
The Allamakee Leadership Institute is a leadership development program designed for participants who are trusted with real decisions, people, and responsibility within their organizations and communities.
The program emphasizes practical leadership skills, peer learning, and application grounded in Northeast Iowa’s local business, nonprofit, and civic environments.
In partnership with Allamakee County Economic Development & Tourism - Rooted in Northeast Iowa. Built for local leadership realities.
Program Dates: September-February
Schedule: First Thursday of each month, 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Format: In-person, rotating host sites across Allamakee County
Group Size: Designed for connection and discussion with space prioritized for local leaders.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to complete the application form. Selected participants will be notified following the review process.
Requirements to Participate: To be eligible for participation in the Allamakee Leadership Institute leaders must live and or work in Allamakee County
Leadership Development
Strengthen leadership capacity within Allamakee County
Build relationships and increase understanding of local businesses, institutions, and communities
Participate in individual leadership coaching sessions during the program
Attendance
Missing one session is permitted outside of orientation and graduation.
- Thursday, September 3
Village Creek Bible Camp | 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Thursday, October 1
Allamakee Clayton Electric Cooperative | 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Thursday, November 5
Norplex | 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Thursday, December 3
Veterans Memorial Hospital | 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Thursday, January 7
Waukon Feed Ranch | 9:00AM - 2:00PM - Thursday, February 4
Village Creek Bible Camp | 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuition
Tuition covers all educational, training, and meal expenses incurred during training events, sessions, orientation, and graduation.
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering costs of their transportation to the sites.
Full tuition for the Allamakee Leadership Institute is $375.00.
Payment is required by August 1st, 2026.
Expectations After Application Submission
- Applicants will be notified within one week that their application has been received.
- The Allamakee Leadership Institute core team will review applications.
- In order to encourage cross organizational collaboration, ALI will prioritize and select one leader from each organization.
- In the event multiple Leaders apply within the same organization, leaders from different departments will be prioritized first, however everyone is encouraged to apply.
- The final class size will be determined by the ALI core team, with a limit of 20 participants.
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
- Notification of acceptance or wait list status will be provided to all applicants.
- Payment must be submitted with the application to secure placement and can be made by check or Paypal.
- Checks can be made out to Allamakee Economic Development and mailed to 101 W Main St Waukon, IA 52172.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to complete the application form. Selected participants will be notified following the review process.
Requirements to Participate: To be eligible for participation in the Allamakee Leadership Institute leaders must live and or work in Allamakee County
Allamakee Leadership Institute Sponsors
Equal Opportunity Statement: The Allamakee Leadership Institute provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, or disability status.