PolicyWorks Celebrates 20 Years of Impact

POSTED on March 20, 2026 IN PolicyWorks Iowa

PolicyWorks recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of impactful work in public relations and advocacy. Congratulations, PolicyWorks Team! Read the press release below to learn more.

IOWA (March 18, 2026) - Twenty years ago, PolicyWorks opened its doors with a simple mission - passionately advocate for our clients’ success. Today, as the firm celebrates its 20th anniversary, it reflects on two decades of advocacy, helping organizations find their voice, shaping public policy, and moving important conversations forward. While often behind the scenes, PolicyWorks has helped drive big impact.

Founded in 2006, PolicyWorks began with a small team and a big vision — to build a one-stop advocacy shop. Over the past 20 years, that vision has grown into a respected lobbying and public relations firm trusted by clients across industries ranging from financial services to energy, technology, healthcare, agriculture, entertainment and more.

For PolicyWorks, success has never been measured solely in clients’ legislative successes or headline coverage. It’s measured in the small-town blood bank that secured funding to keep its doors open. In the trade association that helped shape thoughtful, responsible public policy. And in the organizations that grew stronger because their story was told clearly and authentically.

Throughout its 20-year journey, PolicyWorks has played a meaningful role in helping our partners advance important issues and causes, including:

• Advocating for passage of the Smoke Free Air Act.
• Protecting financial choice for Iowa credit union members.
• Ensuring amputees get insurance coverage for prosthetic devices.
• Advocating for the legalization of fantasy sports and sports gaming in Iowa.
• Championing newborn screening for congenital heart defects.
• Fighting for proper disability benefits for firefighters and other public safety workers.
• Championing Iowa’s renewable energy leadership.
• Supporting the live music scene through musician and venue promotion.

PolicyWork’s bipartisan team of professionals brings strategic insight and deep relationships with state and federal lawmakers, media, and community leaders. Whether that's from developing legislative strategies, building coalitions, driving public affairs campaigns, managing events, or crafting social media, the team has demonstrated a consistent commitment to success and impact.

“We are honored to mark 20 years of advocacy and storytelling,” PolicyWorks CEO, Justin Hupfer, “Our work is grounded in the belief that passionate, persistent advocacy can make a real difference for our clients and the communities they serve. We are grateful to our partners, clients, and team members who have helped build this legacy of impact."

As PolicyWorks celebrates this milestone, the firm remains dedicated to evolving its service to meet the changing needs of its clients and the public policy environment. From innovative advocacy strategies to public relation campaigns, PolicyWorks is poised to continue shaping conversations and driving positive change for the next 20 years.

For more information about PolicyWorks and its services, visit www.policyworksiowa.com.