Welcome to the IIA Heartland Iowa Chapter!

The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves Eastern Iowa. The Chapter has over 150 members.

Chapter Officers

Julie Appleget (CIA)

Chapter President, Chapter Membership Chair

Mrs. Riley Schuster (CIA)

Chapter President Elect

Cassie Connolly (CRMA, CFSA)

Chapter Secretary

Mrs. Toni Milnes (CIA, CRMA, CFSA)

Chapter Certification Chair

Mrs. Dawn Peek

Chapter Program Chair

Mr. Roberto Leone

Chapter Academic Relations Chair

Chapter News and Events

Awareness Month Proclamation

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Welcome to the IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter

About This Chapter The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) serves the eastern Iowa area.

We offer local training, education, and networking via our meetings and events. Check out the Training and Events page for upcoming activities.

About The IIA

Established in 1941, The Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) is an internal professional association with global headquarters in Lake Mary, Florida, USA. The IIA is the internal audit profession's gloval voice, recognized authority, acknowledged leader, chief advocate, and principal educator. Generally, members work in internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, information technology audit, education, and security.

The 2024-2025 Scholarship Award Process is closed.

Congratulations to our IIA Heartland-Iowa Scholarship recipients for 2025 who demonstrated excellence in their field of study as well as honorable involvement extra-curricular activities:

Christopher Bridich – St. Ambrose
Jared Walter – University of Northern Iowa (UNI)

Christopher and Jared formally accepted their award during the February 6^th board meeting.

Building Awareness Champions

We are pleased to be a 2023 Building Awareness Champion!

During Internal Audit Awareness Month in May, we shared our passion for internal auditing, promoting the profession through a variety of events and campaigns designed to inform and engage, raise awareness, and help stakeholders understand the value of internal audit in their organizations.