About Us
The Eastern Iowa Poultry Association was formed in 1870.
That is just a year after the transcontinental railroad was completed and only 5 years after the Civil War ended.
3 years prior to the American Poultry Association being formed in 1873. That predates 13 of our States becoming States.
The 18th President of the United States was in office. Ulysses S. Grant
10 years before Edison patented his light bulb.
33 years prior to the Ford model T and the 1st Wright Brothers flight.
43 years prior to the start of the Lincoln Highway. The first transcontinental road system.
44 years prior to American Bantam Association.
' 56 years prior to the first schedule airline passenger flight.
91 years before first manned space flight.
106 years before the first Apple PC was released
EIPA ANNUAL YOUTH CLINIC
Once a year we hold a free hands-on learning clinic available for kids from 4th grade to 12th grade. We teach the fundamentals of washing, grooming, showmanship, and judging of poultry.
EIPA ANNUAL POULTRY SHOW
Once every year we hold an annual poultry show, showcasing many different breeds. We hold both an open show for exhibitors, and a Jr show for Jr members.