Date & Time & Location
- Monday, September 21, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM | Iowa State University – Ames, IA
- Limited to 400 attendees
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00pm | Western Iowa Tech – Sioux City, IA
- Limited to 300 attendees
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00pm | Central College – Pella, IA
- Limited to 275 attendees
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00pm | Kirkwood Community College – Cedar Rapids, IA
- Limited to 450 attendees
Registration
- $55 per attendee (includes lunch and a t-shirt)
- $10 per Iowa Event & Online Challenge participant
- Optional: $10 per additional t-shirt
- Registration close dates based on location all will close at 11:59pm on the following dates:
- Iowa State University 9/11/2026
- Wester Iowa Tech 9/11/2026
- Kirkwood 9/18/2026
- Central College 9/18/2026
Tentative Schedule
- 8:00AM – 9:00AM | Registration
- 9:00AM – 10:00AM | Opening Session
- 10:00AM – 12:00PM | Iowa & Challenge Events
- 10:00AM – 12:00pm | Breakout Sessions
- 12:00PM – 12:45PM | Lunch
- 1:00PM – 1:45PM | Breakout Sessions
- 2:00PM – 2:30PM | Closing Session
Exhibitors: If you are interested in being an exhibitor during the Fall Leadership Rally email director@iowafccla.org
Join Iowa FCCLA live and in person as we invite everyone to Be Connected with FCCLA at the Fall Leadership Rally! FLR kicks off the Iowa FCCLA membership year, bringing together members from across Iowa for a day of engaging leadership experiences, industry presentations, and professional networking opportunities.
Opening Session & Keynote Address
Join the Iowa FCCLA State Officer Team for the kickoff event of the year. This session promotes and encourages Iowa FCCLA programs and activities.
Mini Iowa Events & Online Challenges
Students entered in competitive events have a chance to learn what it takes to excel in our Mini Iowa Events & Online Challenges. Mini Iowa Events are submission-only competitions at FLR and the Online Challenges will be completed prior to FLR. Top students will be recognized at the Closing Session. Each event entry is $10 per student participating. More information on each event can be found: https://iowafccla.org/programming/iowa-events
- $15 Meal Challenge (Level 1-4, Individual)
- Children’s Literacy (Level 1-4, Individual)
- Charcuterie Board (Level 1-4, Individual or Team up to 2)
- Grilled Cheese Challenge (Level 1-4, Individual or Team up to 2)
- Tiny House Design (Level 1-4, Individual)
- Spirit Wear (Level 1-4, Individual)
- Poster Challenge (Level 1-4, Individual)
- Trendy Drink Challenge (Level 1-4, Individual)
- FCCLA Knowledge
Workshops
Workshops allow students and advisers to engage on FCCLA topics, family consumer science education, and leadership development. Topics may include
- Peer Education
- Community Service
- Chapter Management
- Competitive Events
- Family & Consumer Science
- Membership Recruitment