Iowa Great Lakes Realtors

06/17/2026

We wrapped up our DC visit today by meeting with Senator Joni Ernst and Senator Chuck Grassley. Relaying housing issues is pivotal to making a change!

06/16/2026

President Gretchen Lolis and CEO Krista Stafford are spending the week in Washington DC where they are advocating for private property rights at Capitol Hill and gaining valuable training and knowledge at the National Association of REALTORS Legislative Meetings.

06/11/2026

We were very excited to be able to present this scholarship to Evan Simonson on behalf of the Iowa REALTORS Scholarship Foundation. Congratulations, Evan!

Evan Simonson is a 2026 graduate of Emmetsburg High School. He was nominated by family friend Dana Reinders from the Iowa Great Lakes REALTORS®.

From student council and National Honor Society to community theater and jazz band, Evan has excelled at a number of extracurricular activities at Emmetsburg High School, receiving honors for his musical talents and academics. In addition to these activities, Evan has also spend countless hours volunteering in the community for groups, including Horizon’s Group Home and Glen’s Green Thumb, among others.

Evan plans to attend the University of Northern Iowa where he will double major in history and history-teaching. He hopes to go on to become a history teacher, before exploring his master’s degree.

06/10/2026

What a day we had for our 4th Annual RPAC Golf Tournament yesterday!

More photos to come, but the highlight was most definitely Amanda Lippon sinking a hole in one on the Par 3 The Closing Co. hole! Congratulations!!

Big thanks to Emerald Hills Golf Club for hosting us!

06/08/2026

Did you know? Blood donated to LiveServe is used right here in our community hospitals!
We're sponsoring three blood drives this summer in each of our three counties.
Sign up -> Save Lives!

06/04/2026

This week, REALTORS® across the country are out in their communities helping out for .

Our crew gave Shelby's Playground at Elinor Bedell State Park a much-needed refresh by pulling weeds in the playground area and flowerbeds.

This park is near and dear to our hearts, and we're happy she's looking sharp again!

06/02/2026

Did you know? SNAP benefits do not cover paper products, personal hygiene products, condiments, or seasonings. Imagine living without those items.

We're collecting these items throughout the month, to deliver to the Dickinson County Hunger Coalition in July.

Visit one of the participating locations in Clay, Dickinson, or Emmet county to find our drop off boxes in the entry!

06/01/2026

June is National Homeownership Month!

Whether you're a current Homeowner or an aspiring Homeowner, you should know that REALTORS are committed to taking the stress out of each and every transaction for you.

Homeowners, this month we celebrate you, because homeownership is a big deal!

05/20/2026

05/18/2026

Big news over here!