Dear Iowa Outdoor Women's Association Members,

It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the discontinuation of I.O.W.A.

The I.O.W.A. board members took into account many factors before making this difficult decision.

Unfortunately, due to low event participation, we have decided not to go forward with this association.

We would like to thank all of you who took an active roll in I.O.W.A. Your interest and participation in this group was greatly appreciated. This group was formed for you, and we hope you learned and experienced new activities.

The I.O.W.A. board also hopes these events have inspired you to become more active and live a healthier life.

We encourage you to continue to search for groups and peers that motivate you to stay active. There are a lot of great organizations and programs in the Des Moines area to get involved with.

One such program is the Live Healthy Iowa Challenge. This 100-day challenge encourages participants to form healthy habits through physical activity and improved nutrition. For more information visit www.livehealthyiowa.org.

Also, continue to visit our sponsor's Web site, www.iowasportsfoundation.org, for news on events such as the Iowa Games, the Mud Run, Fish Iowa, and more.

And remember, Life's out there. Live it!

Thank you,

Iowa Outdoor Women's Association Board of Directors