Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System

ipers is a $31 billion retirement plan designed to provide secure, lifetime pension benefits for iowans who choose careers in public service. ipers provides a defined benefit pension plan to iowa's teachers; city, county, and state employees; certain university employees and elected officials; and others. one in ten iowans is an ipers member. ipers returned to iowa's economy nearly $1.7 billion in fiscal year 2017 through benefits paid. mission: administer a cost-efficient retirement plan that provides lifetime pension payments to public employees and serves to attract and retain a quality workforce. vision: ipers is a sustainable and affordable retirement plan that is valued by all iowans and provides members with secure income, supports self-sufficiency in retirement, and contributes to local economies. ipers was created in 1953 by the iowa legislature. ipers is an agency in the executive branch of the state government of iowa. learn about the benefits available to employees of ipers