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JA of the Heartland Events

At JA of the Heartland, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

February 2025

Sat
1

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Dubuque

When: Saturday, February 01, 2025
Where: Cherry Lanes - Diamond Jo Casino
Time: 12:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
8

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - SSAB Corporate Bowl

When: Saturday, February 08, 2025
Where: Big River Bowling
Time: 1:00 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
8

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Gateway Area

When: Saturday, February 08, 2025
Where: Plaza Bowl
Time: 2:00 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
8

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Geneseo

When: Saturday, February 08, 2025
Where: Arcadia Family Fun Center
Time: 3:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Fri
21

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Quad Cities

When: Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
Where: Various locations in the Quad Cities
Time: 9:00 AM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Fri
28

2025 JA Bowl-A-Thon - DeWitt

When: Friday, February 28, 2025
Where: DeWitt Lanes
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

PAST EVENTS

November 2024

Thu
14

2024 JA Inspire Career Expo - Quad Cities

When: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024
Where: Bend XPO
Time: 8:30 AM CT

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is hosting JA Inspire a hands-on, interactive career expo experience to help 8th grade students launch into their futures.

October 2024

Thu
24

2024 JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites

When: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Where: The Merrill Hotel - Muscatine
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Join Junior Achievement of the Heartland for a scarily fun evening of tasty "bites" and specialty "boos" from local vendors!

Tue
22

2024 JA Stock Market Challenge - Heartland

When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Where: Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University
Time: 9:45 AM CT

Experience the thrill of the trading floor at the JA Stock Market Challenge!

September 2024

Mon
9

2024 Golf Classic - Dubuque

When: Monday, September 09, 2024
Where: Meadows Golf Club & Event Center
Time: 12:00 PM CT

Join us for the JA Golf Classic - Dubuque! Junior Achievement is dedicated to teaching young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for the future, and make smart fiscal choices.

June 2024

Thu
13

2024 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Where: Diamond Jo Casino
Time: 6:00 PM CT

Celebrate in an evening of honoring outstanding community leaders who represent the very best in Tri-State Area businesses.

May 2024

Thu
9

2024 JA Inspire Career Expo - Clinton

When: Thursday, May 09, 2024
Where: Clinton Municipal Airport
Time: 8:30 AM CT

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is hosting JA Inspire®, a hands-on, interactive career expo experience to help 8th grade students launch into their futures.

Mon
6

2024 Jim Victor Memorial JA Golf Classic

When: Monday, May 06, 2024
Where: Crow Valley Golf Club
Time: 7:30 AM CT

Join us for the Jim Victor Memorial JA Golf Classic. Junior Achievement (JA) is dedicated to teaching young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for the future, and make smart fiscal choices.

April 2024

Thu
25

2024 JA Inspire Career Expo - Muscatine

When: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Where: Muscatine Armory
Time: 8:30 AM CT

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is hosting JA Inspire®, a hands-on, interactive career expo experience to help 8th grade students launch into their futures.

Thu
18

2024 JA Titan Competition Scholarship Round

When: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Where: Palmer College
Time: 9:45 AM CT

The Drs. David & Agnes Palmer JA Titan Competition brings business economics to life! JA Titan introduces economic and management decision-making skills using critical thinking, strategy development, and teamwork.

Wed
10

2024 JA Titan Competition - South Region

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Where: Kent Corporation
Time: 9:30 AM CT

The Drs. David & Agnes Palmer JA Titan Competition brings business economics to life! JA Titan introduces economic and management decision-making skills using critical thinking, strategy development, and teamwork.

Wed
10

2024 JA Titan Competition

When: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Where: Virtual Event
Time: 8:30 AM CT

The Drs. David & Agnes Palmer JA Titan Competition brings business economics to life! JA Titan introduces economic and management decision-making skills using critical thinking, strategy development, and teamwork.

Thu
4

2024 JA Day

When: Thursday, April 04, 2024
Where: Virtual Campaign
Time: 8:00 AM CT

Join us in celebrating you! - Volunteers, donors, educators and students

March 2024

Wed
27

2024 Jersey Mike's Day of Giving

When: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Where: Various locations in Clinton, Dubuque, and the Quad Cities
Time: 10:00 AM CT

Throughout the month of March, stop by a local Jersey Mike's Subs and support JA!

Sat
2

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Gateway Area

When: Saturday, March 02, 2024
Where: Plaza Bowl
Time: 2:00 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
2

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - SSAB Corporate Bowl

When: Saturday, March 02, 2024
Where: Highland Park
Time: 1:00 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Fri
1

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - DeWitt

When: Friday, March 01, 2024
Where: DeWitt Lanes
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

February 2024

Fri
23

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Quad Cities

When: Friday, February 23, 2024 - Saturday, February 24, 2024
Where: Various locations in the Quad Cities
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
3

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Geneseo

When: Saturday, February 03, 2024
Where: Arcadia Family Fun Center
Time: 3:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
3

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Illinois Valley

When: Saturday, February 03, 2024
Where: IV Super Bowl
Time: 1:00 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

Sat
3

2024 JA Bowl-A-Thon - Dubuque

When: Saturday, February 03, 2024
Where: Cherry Lanes - Diamond Jo Casino
Time: 12:30 PM CT

Join us at the JA Bowl-A-Thon!

December 2023

Thu
7

2023 JA Inspire Career Expo

When: Thursday, December 07, 2023 - Friday, December 08, 2023
Where: Bend XPO
Time: 8:30 AM CT

Junior Achievement of the Heartland is hosting JA Inspire®, a hands-on, interactive career expo experience to help 8th grade students launch into their futures.

October 2023

Thu
26

2023 JA Taste of Achievement Boos & Bites

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Where: The Merrill Hotel - Muscatine
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Join Junior Achievement of the Heartland for a scarily fun evening of tasty "bites" and specialty "boos" from local vendors!

Thu
12

2023 JA Stock Market Challenge

When: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Where: Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose University
Time: 9:45 AM CT

Experience the thrill of the trading floor at the JA Stock Market Challenge™!

September 2023

Mon
11

2023 Golf Classic - Dubuque

When: Monday, September 11, 2023
Where: Meadows Golf Club & Event Center
Time: 11:00 AM CT

Join us for the JA Golf Classic - Dubuque! Junior Achievement (JA) is dedicated to teaching young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for the future, and make smart fiscal choices.

June 2023

Mon
19

2023 JA BizTown Summer Camp

When: Monday, June 19, 2023 - Thursday, June 22, 2023
Where: JA World
Time: 9:00 AM CT

This indoor day camp for 10-12-year-olds is designed to educate and enhance the camper's financial literacy learning.

Thu
8

2023 Quad Cities Area Business Hall of Fame

When: Thursday, June 08, 2023
Where: Bally's Quad City Casino & Hotel
Time: 5:30 PM CT

Celebrate in an evening of honoring outstanding community leaders who represent the very best in Quad City Area businesses.

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