The Iowa Beta chapter of Pi Beta Phi was founded in 1874, just 14 years after the founding of Simpson College. This makes us the oldest sorority on campus.

At Iowa Beta, we pride ourselves on academic excellence. We prioritize academic achievement and consistently earn an average chapter GPA higher than the college's average. 

The Iowa Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi was awarded the Balfour Cup in 2017. We pride ourselves in receiving this prestigious award and recognize the effort required to achieve this honor. We would like to thank our very active alumnae and our chapter members for their dedication to making Iowa Beta the best chapter in the country! 

Pi Phis around the world and here at Simpson are passionate about improving literacy among children and adults. We work toward this goal through our own philanthropic service being pen pals with students in a local elementary school, volunteering at the Indianola Public Library, and hosting various fundraisers throughout the year - including our Valentine's Day Carnation Sale and Pie a Pi Phi event - in support of Read > Lead > Achieve. We also participate in Campus Day and other college-sponsored volunteer opportunities as well as those in our greater community. 

Most importantly, our sisterhood is just that - a sisterhood. We strive every day to live our core values of Integrity, Lifelong Commitment, Honor and Respect, Philanthropic Service to Others, Personal and Intellectual Growth, and Sincere Friendship, and we support each other always in these aims. 

Because we are a small chapter, our members get the opportunity to form deep, sincere friendships with their sisters. Iowa Beta Pi Phis have a special bond with and love for one another.