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title: "Associations USA: Iowa"
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### 26,361

Number of nonprofits in Iowa in 2016

*Source:**[The Independent Sector (opens in a new tab)](https://independentsector.org/resource/state-profile-iowa/)*

### 135,300

Number of people employed by Iowa nonprofits in 2016

*Source:**[The Independent Sector (opens in a new tab)](https://independentsector.org/resource/state-profile-iowa/)*

### 1855

The year the Amana Colonies, a group of seven villages settled by a communal religious group with German roots, were founded in eastern Iowa.

*Source:**[Amana Heritage Society (opens in a new tab)](http://www.amanaheritage.org/)*

### Who You’ll Find There

[American Association of Swine Veterinarians (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aasv.org/)
 (Perry)

[Antique Airplane Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.antiqueairfield.com/)
 (Ottumwa)

[National Traditional Country Music Association (opens in a new tab)](https://www.music-savers.com/)
 (Anita)

[Association of Former Agents U.S. Secret Service (opens in a new tab)](https://www.oldstar.org/)
 (West Des Moines)

*Source:**[Directory of Associations (opens in a new tab)](http://www.directoryofassociations.com/)*

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