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The Iowa Society for Respiratory Care is a volunteer based, non-profit (501c3), professional organization committed to the support of the Respiratory Care Practitioner and to the pulmonary health of the people of Iowa.

08/27/2026

🌟 Meet the Board: Nick Martin 🌟
We’re excited to spotlight one of our dedicated leaders at the Iowa Society for Respiratory Care!
👤 Name & Role:
Nick Martin, Vice President
🫁 Years Involved:
3 years. 12 years as a therapist, all in Des Moines
💼 First Job:
Godfather's
🤷‍♂️What did you want to be when you grew up:
I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up!
🏛️ Why he serves:
I believe in the work the AARC and IaSRC do to help drive the profession forward. SOAR Act, compact licensure, education opportunities, etc.
🌙 Night Owl or Early Bird?
Night owl, the mornings are rough
🏖️ Dream Getaway:
Anywhere
🎬📚 Books or Movies?
Right now movies but would love to start reading again
🎵 Podcasts or Music?
Music
🎶 First Concert?
Collective Soul/Third Eye Blind/Counting Crows
🏡 Where You’ll Find Him Off the Board:
Usually at home with wife, Kayley and playing with kids, Levi and Cora (and soon to be a 3rd) with maybe some sportsball on in the background 🏈🏀⚽️⚾️🏒
📬 Get in Touch:
[email protected]

08/25/2026

Please join us for an IaSRC Virtual CEU Event, which will be held on Tuesday September 1st at 5:00pm. We are excited to have our own Julie Jackson presenting, Optimal Humidity for your Trached Patients. No registration required!

08/07/2026

Keep up to date on the IaSRC with our quarterly newsletter!

06/24/2026

🌟 Meet the Board: Mark Greenwood 🌟
We’re excited to spotlight one of our dedicated leaders at the Iowa Society for Respiratory Care!
👤 Name & Role:
Mark Greenwood, Treasurer
🫁 Years Involved:
5 years
💼 First Job:
Taco Bell
🐠 Childhood Dream:
Marine Biologist or Veterinarian
🏛️ What Excites Him Most Right Now:
Mark is excited about the recent AARC Respiratory Care Fly-In Day in Washington, D.C. This event allows board members to meet directly with elected officials and advocate for respiratory therapists nationwide.
This year’s focus on oxygen reform and the SOAR Act made the experience even more impactful—working to improve patient access to supplemental oxygen and ensure the right care at the right time. Mark notes that sharing real bedside stories with lawmakers is both energizing and a powerful reminder of how much our profession matters.
✈️ Favorite Way to Spend a Weekend:
Traveling
🌙 Night Owl or Early Bird?
Night owl
🏖️ Dream Getaway:
Beach vacation
🎬📚 Books or Movies?
Both!
🎵 Podcasts or Music?
Music
🏡 Where You’ll Find Him Off the Board:
Spending time at home with his husband, Ken, and their two corgis, Casey & Radar 🐾
📬 Get in Touch:
[email protected]

06/19/2026

🎓✨ Big Congratulations to Our Respiratory Therapy Graduates! ✨🎓
Kirkwood Community College is proud to celebrate the 12 incredible graduates of the Respiratory Therapy Program in Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
Your dedication, hard work, and perseverance have led you to this amazing milestone—and your journey is just beginning. As you step into your careers, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients breathe easier and live healthier lives. 💙
We are so proud of each of you and can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in healthcare and in our communities.
👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding graduates on their achievement!

06/17/2026

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06/15/2026

🎓 Congratulations, St. Luke’s Respiratory Therapy graduates!
Kudos to the Respiratory Therapy program grads from St. Luke’s College in Sioux City on reaching this milestone. Your hard work has paid off, and you’re stepping into an important and in-demand field.
Wishing you success as you begin your careers in respiratory care. 💙

06/12/2026

🌟 Meet the Board Member: Kim! 🌟
We’re excited to spotlight one of our amazing Iowa Society for Respiratory Care leaders—Kim, District #5 Director!

🎉 Kim is in her first year on the board, bringing with her over 13 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. She currently serves as a Market Development Director with United Therapeutics, a pulmonary hypertension biopharmaceutical company.
Kim is passionate about advancing the respiratory care profession, supporting RTs across Iowa, and creating opportunities for connection, education, and professional growth. One of her favorite parts of being involved with IaSRC is building relationships with RTs across the state and advocating for the future of our field.

💙 Outside of work, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, traveling, golfing, tackling home design projects, and cheering on her kids at their activities.

✨ Fun Facts About Kim:
🍤 Favorite food: Seafood
🏖️ Beach > Mountains (always!)
🎶 Favorite concert: Paul McCartney with her mom—front row memories of a lifetime!
🐾 Pet: Howie, her 13-year-old dachshund-terrier rescue
🎉 Loves hosting & planning events
🌟 Professional highlight: Former President of the South Dakota Society for Respiratory Care (2019–2020)

💬 Favorite RT Memory:
Kim holds a special place in her heart for volunteering at Camp Foster’s Asthma Camp in Okoboji. Watching kids with asthma gain confidence, have fun, and just be kids outside of the hospital setting was incredibly meaningful. This summer will be extra special as her 7-year-old son attends Camp Foster for the first time!

👏 Thank you, Kim, for your leadership, enthusiasm, and dedication to the RT community in Iowa!

06/10/2026

🎓💜 Congratulations, DMACC Respiratory Therapy Graduates! 💜🎓
A huge round of applause to all 20 graduates of the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Respiratory Therapy program! 👏✨

Your dedication and perseverance have brought you to this milestone. You’re entering a profession that truly makes a difference—providing life-saving care to patients every day. 🫁💙

Wishing you the best as you begin your careers—your hard work has prepared you well, and you’re ready for what’s next. 🌟

This photo shows all students at their pinning ceremony with instructors Colleen Reiland and Amy Boeckmann.

Congratulations again, Class of 2026—you did it! 🎉

06/08/2026

🎓💙 Congratulations, Hawkeye Respiratory Therapy Graduates! 💙🎓
Join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of the recent Respiratory Therapy graduates from Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, IA! 👏✨
Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to caring for others have truly paid off. The compassion and skill you bring to the healthcare field will make a lasting difference in the lives of so many patients and families.
We are so proud of each and every one of you as you take this exciting next step in your journey—whether it’s beginning your career, continuing your education, or serving communities near and far. 🌟🫁

📸 Here is a photo of those who participated in graduation with their instructors Allison White and Jamie Bute—what a fantastic group!

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