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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