Mayors in America’s Heartland know that what happens across the country directly impacts their community’s success. But even greater is the knowledge of global impact their communities have for our national security, economic prosperity, and global stability.

From Bismarck, North Dakota to Toledo, Ohio; Fremont, Nebraska to Topeka, Kansas, America’s Heartland Mayors joined together to officially mark September 28 U.S. Heartland Global Leadership Day.