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.

Scholarship Overview

Through the generous support of our chapter, the Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Scholarship has established a scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to those interested in pursuing educational opportunities in the field of information systems/technology (IS/IT), computer sciences, finance, accounting, risk management, or related studies (i.e., hereafter, the “Scholarship”). Individuals interested in applying for the Scholarship must complete the application and related information requirements as noted below. If you have any questions regarding this Scholarship application, please email:

The IIA Heartland-Iowa and indicate “2024/2025 IIA Heartland-Iowa Scholarship” in the subject line.

Scholarship Award

The Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors is allocating $2,000 for the scholarship academic year Scholarship fund. Two (2) $1,000 awards will be available for undergraduates and postgraduates. These individual scholarship awards will be made payable in the name of the recipient. Scholarship award requirements:

All candidates must be pursuing either an associates, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in related fields above.
All awards can be used for part-time and full-time programs.
The Scholarship award is applicable for one school year term only; however, recipients may re-apply in subsequent years.
Students must be enrolled for the scholarship academic year, focusing on information systems (IS), IT/Computer sciences, accounting, finance, risk management or related studies.
Students must be enrolled with an accredited university or community college in the Eastern Iowa or Western Illinois regions.
Minimum 3.25 (out of 4.0) Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Completion of the scholarship application form, including supporting information.
Scholarship awards will be granted without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. International students are welcome to apply.
International students are welcome to apply.
Apply for student membership in the IIA at https://www.theiia.org/en/membership/us/ become-a-member/student/
Recipient is invited and encouraged to attend, during the award period: 2 chapter events (free of charge) / 1 virtual IIA Heartland-Chapter board meeting to receive the reward.

Scholarship Procedures and Selection Criteria

In the attachments you will find information on how to apply for the annual Heartland-Iowa Chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Scholarship. The scholarship application form and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to the IIA Heartland-Iowa Chapter Scholarship Committee to The IIA Heartland-Iowa no later than 11:59 pm US Central on December 13, 2024.

Scholarship Application

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.