Progressive Community Network

02/06/2026

🎙️ PCN is on the air!

This Saturday, Feb 7 at 9 AM, Progressive Community Network will be featured on I Am Able IOWA on KHOI 89.1 FM.

Hear real stories from PCN leadership, a Host Home Provider, and members sharing what inclusive community and Host Homes truly look like.

📻 Listen live at khoifm.org

02/03/2026

🎉 Happy One-Year Anniversary, Megan K & Sherri! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating one year at PCN for two incredible team members who help keep everything moving with care, dedication, and heart.

💜 Megan K, our Host Home Coordinator, brings consistency, advocacy, and connection to the Host Home program every single day.
💜 Sherri, our Administrative Assistant, is the backbone behind the scenes—keeping things organized, supported, and running smoothly.

Thank you both for the impact you make, the compassion you lead with, and everything you do to support the PCN community. We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us!

✨ Here’s to year one—and many more to come. ✨

02/02/2026

Black History Month is both a reflection and a call to action.

As this quote reminds us, the work of building equity, dignity, and opportunity is ongoing. At PCN, we see that work every day—supporting people to live full, self-directed lives in their communities and showing up with care and compassion in every connection.

We honor Black history not only by remembering the past, but by continuing to build a future rooted in inclusion, respect, and belonging for all.

02/02/2026

Get your tickets before it's too late!

You can still get tickets for our sensory-friendly night with the Iowa Wolves, coming up THIS WEEKEND!

Enjoy the action with lowered PA sound and music, continuous house lighting, and no flashing lights, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone. Connect with fellow fans and celebrate inclusivity in sports. Cheer for the Iowa Wolves and be part of a night filled with passion and camaraderie. A sensory room will also be available!

Date: February 7, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Tickets: https://vist.ly/4p2t7

02/01/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Colin! 🎉

Celebrating our CEO, Colin, today! Thanks for the leadership, the steady guidance, and all the behind-the-scenes moments that keep PCN moving forward. Hope your day includes cake, a few laughs, and absolutely no meetings.

💜

01/27/2026

Today, our PCN community showed up at the Iowa State Capitol for Autism Advocacy & Acceptance Day.

Advocacy is more than being present—it’s listening, learning, and ensuring that lived experiences are part of the conversation. Policy decisions impact real people, real families, and real lives.

We’re proud to stand alongside our members, families, and partners as we continue advocating for acceptance, inclusion, and meaningful community-based supports across Iowa.

💜 Care & Compassion in Every Connection.

01/26/2026

⏳ Tomorrow is the day!

Join us at the Capitol for Autism Acceptance & Advocacy Day on the Hill.
Voices matter. Presence matters. 💜

Progressive Community Network will be there alongside self-advocates, families, and community partners.

📍 Iowa State Capitol | 🗓 Jan 27

01/23/2026

What is Supported Community Living (SCL)?

SCL helps adults build independence through day-to-day supports at home and in the community—like daily living skills, community involvement, and personalized support based on individual goals.

At PCN, we focus on community-based supports that help members live meaningful, connected lives.

Learn more about our services: progressivecommunitynetwork.com

01/22/2026

⏳5 days to go.
On Jan 27, voices from across Iowa will gather at the Capitol for Autism Acceptance & Advocacy Day on the Hill—and you’re invited to be part of it.

Progressive Community Network will be there alongside self-advocates, families, and partners to advocate for acceptance, inclusion, and real change. Showing up matters. 💜

📍 Iowa State Capitol
🗓 Jan 27
⏰ 8AM-12PM

01/20/2026

🌍💙 International Day of Acceptance 💙🌍

January 20, 2026 marks the International Day of Acceptance—a moment to reaffirm our commitment to disability rights, meaningful inclusion, and equitable access. By advancing awareness and accountability, we help build communities where everyone belongs.

01/20/2026

Iowa is proposing significant updates to the disability waiver system. As part of the HOME Project, Iowa HHS plans to transition from six disability-based HCBS waivers to two streamlined waivers. The stated objectives are to simplify services, support people in remaining in their homes and communities, and improve access to needed supports.

Stakeholder input is encouraged. Questions, comments, and concerns may be submitted to the Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Policy Team:

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Iowa Medicaid
312 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Comments may also be emailed to HCBS_Public_Comment@hhs.iowa.gov
Please include “HCBS new HOME Waivers” in the subject line.

Public Comment Period:
Monday, January 12, 2026 – Friday, February 13, 2026

To review detailed information or watch an informational video, visit:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/medicaid/about-medicaid/medicaid-projects/home/public-comment-information

01/19/2026

Dr. King reminded us that “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” — a message that continues to guide how we show up for one another.

On this Day of Service, PCN recognizes the power of compassion in action — the everyday moments of care, advocacy, and connection that strengthen our community and move us forward together. Service doesn’t always look big or bold; often, it’s found in small, meaningful acts that make a real difference in someone’s life.

Today, we invite you to reflect and engage: What does service look like to you, and how are you honoring the Day of Service? Whether it’s volunteering, lending a helping hand, or offering kindness to someone in your community, every act matters.