Region 21 was established in 1983.  It was formerly known as the Hawkeye K9 Association and was started by the Sioux City Police Department.  It was made up of officers from northwest Iowa.   The Hawkeye K9 Association decided to expand their membership and belong to a national organization by joining the United States Police Canine Association in 1983.

Our first Police Dog One trials were held in Sioux City in 1984.  Our first Narcotic Trials were held Cherokee, Ia. in 1985.  In the early years of the association it was a struggle to maintain the required fifteen member minimum.  Now region 21 has over one hundred members. 

Region 21 has the privilege of hosting the USPCA National Field Trials for the first time.  They will be held in beautiful West Des Moines, Iowa in September of 2009.  This event is open to the public free of charge and I hope that any of you who are interested in Police Dogs and the amazing things that they can will join us.  

I welcome you to our web page and to our region. 

Jim Bauerly