Alumni Events
…where all Peacocks are VIPs!
Team Peacock rides RAGBRAI | July 22-25, 2026
Upper Iowa University’s Team Peacock will celebrate its 22nd year participating in the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI)—the oldest, largest, and longest bicycle touring event in the world! Since 2005, our team has raised more than one million dollars to support students and University projects.
Make plans to cycle with Team Peacock on RAGBRAI, Wednesday, July 22, and finish strong and hard with its traditional tire dip in the Mississippi River on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Team Peacock Meet & Greets | July 22, 23 and 24
Join Team Peacock along the RAGBRAI route! All Peacocks are invited to stop by our Meet & Greet events on July 22, 23, and 24 at our alumni host locations.
Meet our riders and support crew, wish them well, and get a behind-the-scenes look at life in a RAGBRAI camp. Snacks and treats are always appreciated but never expected!
Wednesday, July 22 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Daniel ’85 & Lanesa Webber
1814 S 3rd Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158
Thursday, July 23 | 5:30-7 p.m.
Holly ’10 & ’23 & Tim ’16 Wolff
415 2nd St SW, Independence, IA 50644
Friday, July 24 | 4-5:30 p.m.
Matthew ‘12 & Katie Steffensmeier
1329 8th Ave SE, Dyersville, IA 52040
RSVPs are appreciated. See you soon!
Peacock Family Day at the River Bandits | August 2, 2026
Save the date for Sunday, August 2 and spend the day with your Peacock family at the Quad Cities River Bandits baseball game!
Guests may enjoy our indoor/outdoor VIP Suite, complete with all you can all-you-can-eat burgers, brats, hot dogs, coleslaw, cookies, chips, soda and bottled water. A cash bar is available on-site.
Our pregame social begins at noon and the first pitch is set for 1 p.m.
Modern Woodman Park
209 S Gaines St
Davenport, IA 52802
Tickets are $20 per person (kids age 2 and under are free!) and space is limited so act fast and snag your seats today! We look forward to seeing YOU at the ballpark!
Peacocks in the Park + Five Seasons Waterski Show | August 6, 2026
Amid the hustle and bustle of back-to-school season, take a moment to unwind and have some fun with your fellow Peacocks! Join us for a relaxing evening in the park during the Five Seasons Waterski Show on Thursday, August 6. Peacock social in the park begins at 5 p.m. (Pool Pavilion) with the show starting at 7 p.m., along the Cedar River just steps away from our gathering.
As a special bonus, alumnus David Lammers ’07, longtime participant with Five Seasons, will be part of the action—making this incredible show even more meaningful to cheer on!
Ellis Park – Pool Pavilion
2021 Ellis Blvd NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
UIU at the Iowa State Fair | August 13-23, 2026
Our booth at the Iowa State Fair has become a beloved Peacock tradition! It’s an incredible opportunity for the University to connect with potential students—and even change lives. Each year, two lucky students win FREE TUITION for the Fayette Campus! Plus, every day of the fair, we draw 11 more winners who receive a free class.
Fairgoers can also browse Peacock gear and gifts, and we always love catching up with our amazing alumni. In fact, over 500 alumni stop by our booth each year! If you’re visiting the fair this summer, be sure to stop by—we’ll have a special free gift just for you. See you there!
Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Homecoming Week | October 5-11, 2026
Homecoming is a time to reunite, reminisce and be prideful for Upper Iowa University. If you’re Peacock Proud then there’s no better time to get together and celebrate with your Peacock family.
We hope you’ll join us in Fayette to relax, celebrate, and make unforgettable memories!
Stay tuned for the theme announcement and the complete schedule of events!
BUSH Fraternity Reunion Dinner | October 9, 2026
Calling all fraternity brothers! All are invited back to Fayette Campus to reunite, reconnect and more of all – remiss!
Guests may attend a special reunion dinner taking place at Big Rock Country Club in Fayette. Hospitality hour begins at 6 p.m. with the dinner to follow at 7 p.m.
Larry Smith ’76 is spearheading this fun gathering and he has been in touch with all BUSH members directly, please reach out to him with questions regarding this reunion dinner.
Homecoming Weekend will be happening at the same time so tons of fun events and activities will be happening for all to enjoy!
Peacock Social at NCAA DII Wrestling Championships | March 12, 2027
Upper Iowa University is proud to serve as the official host of the 2027 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Wrestling fans from across the country will gather for an exciting weekend of competition, and you’re invited to be part of it.
Join us for a Peacock Social on Friday, March 12, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex, the championship’s main venue. Hosted by UIU Athletics and the Alumni Office, this fan-friendly gathering will feature complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.
All UIU wrestling supporters, alumni, parents, students, and Hall of Famers (and guests!) are welcome. Save the date now, and stay tuned for additional details as the event approaches.
Annual Honors & Awards Banquet | April 10, 2027
All are invited to attend the Annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Saturday, April 10, 2027, in the Student Center Ballroom, on the Fayette Campus.
The banquet is a meaningful celebration of the academic distinction and scholarly accomplishment of our UIU students. It also provides an opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the generous donors and scholarship supporters whose commitment makes this program possible each year.
Many more details will be forthcoming; but for now, save the date and we’ll look forward to your company during this special celebration!
