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Ames Writers Collective hosting Poetry Slam Qualifier Feb. 28

Post author By Nicole Phelon
Post date January 29, 2025

Mark your calendars, for the rescheduled Iowa Poetry Association Slam Qualifier to be held on February 28 from 7 to 9 PM at Fifth Street Writers.

The winner will not only represent Ames at the Iowa Poetry Palooza but will also compete for a $100 prize and a spot in the national competition!

Poets must be 18 years or older by June 2025 to enter.

Learn more and register today!

Check out last year’s talented participants and champions below!

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Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam – Ames Qualifier

Post author By Nicole Phelon
Post date January 7, 2025

The 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Season is upon us! We are hosting a series of four qualifying poetry slams across the state in search of our 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Champion. The top three poets from each qualifier will automatically advance to the IPA Poetry Slam Finals to be held on April 5, 2024 as part of Poetry Palooza! The winner of the IPA Poetry Slam Finals will be named the 2025 Iowa Champion and earn an IPA-sponsored spot in the 2025 BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam. This year’s national slam will be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 23-26, 2025.

Find a qualifying slam near you and save the date! Find the full slam rules and registration details at iowapoetry.com/slam.htm

If you didn’t register, no worries! Come on out to cheer on the poets, enjoy poetry, and/or volunteer to judge! All are welcome!

For questions, please contact Kelsey Bigelow at kelsey@kelkaybpoetry.com

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