GEAPS Greater Iowa Chapter (GRI)
About GEAPS Greater Iowa Chapter
Ames, Iowa Area
Getting involved with the GEAPS Great Iowa Chapter is a great way to grow your professional network. GEAPS is a dynamic, international organization with opportunities at every turn. While you will be able to meet virtually and in-person with members around the world at our trainings and events, you probably will form the closest contacts with members in your home chapter in Iowa.
If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us. If you’re not sure what’s going on, your Great Iowa chapter leaders are listed to the right. They would be happy to hear from you! Wondering what’s going on? Look below to see the local chapter calendar of events in the Ames area.
Also, check your email for Member Focus. Each month, GEAPS will send you an email listing chapter events. Traveling for business? Chapter events are usually open to all, no matter your home base. Visiting other chapters is a great way to expand your network.
Exciting Scholarship Opportunity!
The Greater Iowa Chapter (GRI) of the Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is proud to sponsor the Kevin Miles Memorial Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year!
Scholarship awards will range from $500 to $5,000, based on the number of qualified applicants.
Who Can Apply?
-High school or college students pursuing a career in agriculture
-High school or college students pursuing a career in the trades(millwright, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
-Current apprentices or employees advancing in the trades
Important Dates
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025 (must be postmarked by this date)
Finalist Interviews (if needed): Mid-April 2025
Scholarship Recipients Announced: April 22, 2025
Funds Distributed: By August 15, 2025
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future! For more details and to apply click the button below!
GEAPS Greater Iowa Chapter Region
Ames, IA •
Membership
Expand your Network
When you’re a part of Greater Iowa Chapter, you have the backing of an entire industry. No matter how remote your work site, GEAPS is close at hand.
Get Involved!
Become a Chapter Leader
Make great connections, have fun and learn a lot by getting involved as a chapter leader of the Greater Iowa Chapter. Chapter leaders are the folks who make it all possible. Their ideas for events, trainings, meetings and fun are what shapes local chapters.