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Congratulations to the 2026 ND POL Champions!

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NDCA announces results of the 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Championship

Categories: Press Releases

Head and shoulders of Wyndmere High School student Aspen Geist, wearing a red top, dark haired pulled back, standing in front of a microphone with a slight closed smileNDCA is pleased to announce Aspen Geist of Wyndmere Public School as the 2026 State Champion and first place winner of the ND State Poetry Out Loud (POL) contest.

February 2026 NDCA E-news

Categories: Monthly E-news

D State Penitentiary's Chainz 2 Changed Podcast Co-host Antonio Stridiron sitting in the recording boothNDCA's February 2026 E-News highlights a transformative prison podcast, NDCA's annual grant programs, new awards including a $50,000 grant from the American Scandinavian Foundation, plus fresh funding opportunities and arts events happening across ND..