Iowa Iowa City Mission
Mission leaders
Todd B. and Kerrie Stone
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
Office address and phone: Not yet verified. Use the address in your call packet or the Missionary Portal. as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Domestic USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping usually works well; many missions prefer packages to the mission office, but ask whether to send to the missionary's apartment instead.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: cold-winter · about 888 mm of rain a year · wettest months: May.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F / -2°C | 15°F / -10°C | 47 mm |
| Feb | 35°F / 2°C | 17°F / -8°C | 38 mm |
| Mar | 50°F / 10°C | 31°F / 0°C | 76 mm |
| Apr | 60°F / 16°C | 40°F / 5°C | 94 mm |
| May | 72°F / 22°C | 52°F / 11°C | 122 mm |
| Jun | 82°F / 28°C | 64°F / 18°C | 107 mm |
| Jul | 83°F / 28°C | 66°F / 19°C | 88 mm |
| Aug | 81°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 90 mm |
| Sep | 77°F / 25°C | 60°F / 15°C | 84 mm |
| Oct | 64°F / 18°C | 47°F / 8°C | 94 mm |
| Nov | 48°F / 9°C | 33°F / 1°C | 58 mm |
| Dec | 37°F / 3°C | 22°F / -5°C | 45 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
English, Spanish
English uses the Latin alphabet; spelling is irregular, so listen a lot. Accents vary widely by region (US South, Caribbean, Scottish, Australian, Nigerian, etc.).
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Nauvoo Illinois Temple — Operating (June 27, 2002) · ~124 km
- Des Moines Iowa Temple — Site announced (7 April 2024) · ~173 km
- Chicago Illinois Temple — Operating (August 9, 1985) · ~308 km
- Milwaukee Wisconsin Temple — Announced (6 October 2024) · ~335 km
The Church in Iowa
- Church Membership
- 29,981
- Stakes
- 8
- Congregations
- 69
- FamilySearch Centers
- 30
- Missions
- 1
Practical
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- USD
- Country code
- +1
Culture & food
- Greet with a handshake and a smile; first names are common.
- Be on time and keep appointments short and friendly.
- Respect "no soliciting" signs and private property.
- Regional cultures differ a lot: rural South, big cities, Mountain West, etc.
Foods: BBQ and regional comfort food, Tex-Mex / Mexican food, Casseroles at ward dinners, Fast food on a budget
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources