a Quarterly Publication for Iowa Leaders
from Extension Community and Economic Development

Volume 2, Issue 2, Summer 2008

  • Mount Pleasant PLaCE Project is Turning a Downtown Visualization Exercise into a Reality
  • Geospatial Survey Technology Enhances Participation in Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning Program
  • High-Tech Land-Use Planning is a Benefit of CommunityViz Software Used by Institute for Design Research and Outreach
  • Study Demonstrates Value of Natural Resources to Economic Development
  • Horizons Program Focuses on Reducing Poverty in Rural Iowa Communities
  • Extension Programs Benefit from Involvement of ISU Students
  • Design West Studios Expose Students to the Elements of Design and Planning in Sioux City
  • Town/Craft Roundtables Address Key Community Development Issues. Recent topics include Biofuels and Elder-Friendly Design
  • Quality Workforce Housing Essential to Economic Development
  • Housing Expert Joines Extension Community and Economic Development Staff
  • 'Number Guy' Will Goudy Set the Standard for Accessible Census Data

Volume 2, Issue 1, Spring 2008

  • North Central Regional Community Resources and Economic Development Planning Roundtable held at Town/Craft Center in February
  • Economic impact of industrial activity is topic for Dave Swenson at conference at ISU Design West in Sioux City
  • Online program offers master's degree in community development
  • Tri-State Green Spaces Conference brings together ISU specialists in Sioux City
  • Interactive geographic information systems allow public to participate in community planning
  • City of Jefferson uses GIS survey as a tool to solve problems with city water and sewer quality
  • Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll tracks views of Iowans on bioeconomy and quality of life issues
  • ISU Design West center featured in Siouxland Magazine
  • Director of Center for Transportation Research and Education looks at Iowa's road system and the need for repairs, replacements and maintenance
  • Program specialist joins Regoinal Capacity Analysis Program (ReCAP)
  • Communities selected for Iowa's Living Roadways 2008 Visioning Program
  • A look back: Sir Eino Kainlauri, professor of architecture whose outreach efforts spanned nine time zones

Volume 1, Issue 4, Winter 2007

  • Extension assists in construction of two ethanol plants in Southwest Iowa.
  • Geographic Information Systems short courses and Planning and Zoning Workshops offer training for local officials.
  • Greene County explores ways to participate in the bioeconomy.
  • Training for precinct election officials prepares the way for voting in 2008.
  • Roads Scholars program helpsl state, county and municipal road workers improve their skills.
  • Fairground beautification project receives a boost from ISU Extension landscape architects.
  • Woodbury County Extension Education Director creates networks for economic development.
  • ReCAP offers focused data analysis for Iowa Communities.
  • Margherita Tarr: A woman ahead of her time who left an impact on the Iowa landscape.

Volume 1, Issue 3, Fall 2007

  • SEAT program works to keep elections in Iowa open, honest, and fair
  • Community Vitality Center research targets people moving to and from rural Iowa
  • Therapeutic gardens yield better physical, mental and emotional health
  • Small Iowa communities are invited to apply to the 2008 Community Visioning Program
  • Southeast Iowa travel program attracts visitors nationwide

Volume 1, Issue 2, Summer 2007

  • Extension Conference on Community Sustainability in the Bioeconomy draws large audience
  • Spanish Language DVD Series Teaches Immigrants Daily Survival Skills
  • Land Use Planning Notebook Updated
  • Landscape Architecture Project Focuses on Community Trail Use and Physical Activity
  • Immigrants Fuel Market Demand for Goat Meat in Iowa
  • Citizenship Classes held New Iowans Become New Americans
  • Town/Craft Center in Perry Provides Key to Sustainable Future for Iowa Towns and Landscapes
  • Design Studio in Sioux City Provides New Outreach Opportunities for ISU
  • West Liberty Economic Development Partnership Provides Model for Other Iowa Communities
  • Planning Academy Attended by 113 Iowa Officials
  • Extension Staff Certified in Many Community Development Fields
  • Community Vitality Center Celebrates Five Years of Entrepreneurship
  • Sociologist Art Johnson Leaves a Legacy of Strong Communities

Volume 1, Issue 1, Spring 2007

  • Program Builder Offers Help for Community Development
  • New Book Shows Communities How to Achieve Results that Matter
  • GIS Short Courses Assist Planners
  • Local Housing Trust Funds help Rehabilitate Homes
  • eCommerce Workshops Offer Main Street Business Support
  • Community Visioning Program Earns National Recognition
  • Research Program Supports Economic Development in Distressed Regions
  • Southwest Iowa Businesses Benefit from Rural Development Resource Center
  • Sandra Scholl Leads Silos and Smokestacks
  • Researchers Address Impact of Ethanol Plants
  • Precinct Election Officials Receive Training and Certification
  • Extension Takes Charge of Community Reports


 

 

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