IAPG Board of Directors Statement on the Passing of Chuck McDonald

September 9, 2022: Ankeny, IA –  The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group (IAPG) regrets to report the passing of its long-time Executive Director, Chuck McDonald (Charles H. McDonald Obituary). Chuck had a passion for aviation and grew IAPG into an effective...
Iowa Boy Scouts Laud IAPG Support

Iowa Boy Scouts Laud IAPG Support

At a reception at the Embassy Club Des Moines Wednesday, January 19, scouting executive Todd Eipperle (right) awarded a Certificate of Appreciation to IAPG Past President Mike Vogt (left) and Executive Director Chuck McDonald (center). This was for organizing an...
Obrecht Elected President Elect at Annual Meeting

Obrecht Elected President Elect at Annual Meeting

IAPG director Adam Obrecht was named President–Elect at the Annual Meeting held November 20, 2021 at Camp Dodge. He will serve a one-year tern and succeed Dick Westbrook who will become Past-President. In other business, Nikki Kyle of Ames and Ed Soenke of West Des...
Westbrook Elected IAPG President

Westbrook Elected IAPG President

At its “virtual” annual meeting on November 21, Richard Westbrook was elected President of Iowa Aviation Promotion Group. Mike Vogt moved to the post of Past President and Chuck McDonald was re-elected Secretary/Treasurer. A Bylaw amendment to increase the...
Vogt, Westbrook, and McDonald Re-Elected IAPG Directors

Vogt, Westbrook, and McDonald Re-Elected IAPG Directors

At the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group Annual Meeting of Members on November 16, 2019, Mike Vogt IAPG President was re-elected to a three-year term as Director.  Dick Westbrook, President-elect, and Chuck McDonald Secretary/Treasurer were also re-elected Directors for...
Showcase YOUR Airport!

Showcase YOUR Airport!

Fly Iowa has been an annual Iowa Aviation icon for over 25 years. It’s a grand opportunity to spotlight your airport and city with a family-friendly free fun event as a community event at your airport. Showcase what your local airport means and does for your...
Showcase YOUR Airport!

Boy Scouts Thank IAPG for Aviation Badge Support

Chuck McDonald accepted a plaque from John Mangin, a Boy Scout leader, on behalf of Iowa Aviation Promotion Group for its steadfast support of the Boy Scout Aviation Merit Badge. Scouts from  Boy Scout Troop 133 of Carlisle Iowa have been attending yearly Iowa...
IAPG Receives IPPA Gift

IAPG Receives IPPA Gift

At its meeting on June 17, 2016, IAPG received a gift of $1500 to be used in advancing its youth aviation education initiatives. IAPG President Bill Weyers is shown accepting a $1500 check from Mike Roe, President of the Iowa Public Airports Association.