Organization: Indo-American Assocation of Iowa

Mission: The Indo-American Association of Iowa (IAAI) is a non-profit organization, which was formed by a small group of Indian-Americans in 1973. IAAI is one of the largest association of Indian community within Des Moines metro area and Iowa. The group’s goals is to promote India, its heritage and host community events to introduce Asian Indian American culture to fellow Iowans.

History: Iowa’s Indian-American population has grown considerably since a handful of Indian-American families were identified in Des Moines in 1973. In 2018, IAAI received proclamation from the State of Iowa Governor declaring that August 15th of each year as India Day in honor of Indian Independence Day. At that time of the proclamation there were 16,738 Iowans of Indian origin. Today, it is estimated that there are more than 25,000 Iowans of Indian origin are living in Iowa. An integral part of Iowa’s communities, Iowans of Indian origin are making contributions in the fields of information technology, medical science, finance, agriculture and service sectors.

Contact Information: 
Address:
Indo-American Association of Iowa
PO Box 283
Johnston, IA 50131

E-mail: iaai_board@iaaiowa.org
Website: http://iaaiowa.org

Organization: Simply India

Mission: Simply India is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant traditions, authentic flavors, and rich cultural tapestry of India at the CelebrAsian Festival. We strive to foster community, diversity, and cultural pride in Des Moines, Iowa

About Us: Simply India was born from a simple yet profound desire: to bring the warmth and richness of our ancestral home to the golden plains of Iowa. Founded by a group of local Des Moines residents, we realized that while we were thousands of miles from the Ganges, the spirit of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (The World is One Family) lived right here in the Midwest. We believe that culture is best experienced through connection—whether that’s through the rhythm of a dance, the spice of a traditional dish, or the shared stories of our community.

Website and social media links:

Website: http://www.SimplyIndia.org/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyIndia.IA/

Insta: instagram.com/simplyIndia_IA

Email --- info@simplyindia.org