10/30/2026
What an AMAZING day for CAASA and Northwest Iowa! 💙
Yesterday, CAASA had the privilege of partnering with the Iowa Attorney General's Office to host a FREE Day of Training at the Prairie Event Center in Orange City, and what an incredible success it was!
We had a FULL room of people who came together with one common goal: to better serve and support the people in our communities.
Throughout the day, we learned about trauma-informed care, strangulation, Chapter 236 and 236A protection orders, Iowa VINE, and other important topics that impact the work we do every day.
One of the best parts of the day was looking around the room and seeing law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim-witness coordinators, victim service agencies, college students, advocates, and community professionals from across Northwest Iowa learning together. The engagement, conversations, and genuine interest throughout the entire day were wonderful to see!
Because when we learn together, we become better at helping others. 💙
We have so many people to thank!
🏛️ Prairie Winds Event Center — Thank you for generously donating your beautiful space! Your hospitality, kindness, and attention to every detail made our day so much easier. We couldn't have asked for a better place to bring everyone together.
🧁 Piece of Cake in Le Mars — Thank you for donating the absolutely delicious breakfast treats! What a wonderful way to start our morning!
☕ Scooter's Coffee — Thank you for helping us provide coffee to keep everyone going throughout the day!
A huge thank-you to the Iowa Attorney General's Office and all of our presenters for sharing their time, knowledge, and experience. We are so grateful for the expertise you brought to Northwest Iowa.
We also want to recognize UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's Siouxland Child Advocacy Center, Travis Johnson, prosecutor from Clay County, and the Clay County Victim-Witness Coordinator for their participation and contributions.
It was also wonderful to have so many community organizations represented, including BACA, Whispers of Love, Hope & Joy, Northwestern College, Family Crisis Centers, Safe Place, Season’s and so many other incredible partners. Thank you for being part of this special day!
And most importantly, THANK YOU to every single person who attended! You are what made this day so special. Seeing a room full of people willing to spend an entire day learning how to better help others reminds us just how much good is happening in our communities.
At CAASA, we believe strong communities are built through education, collaboration, and relationships. We hope this is just the beginning of bringing more FREE training opportunities to Northwest Iowa.
What a great day. What a great turnout. And what a wonderful reminder of what we can accomplish when we all come together! 💙
📸 Here are some highlights from our incredible day!
