Articles from March 2026
Planning Alumni Honored for Career and Community Impact
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Two SPPA alumni earned Des Moines’ Forty Under 40 honors, recognizing their leadership, professional achievements, and community engagement.
Public Affairs Student Jack Bryson Part of Winning Team in National Simulation
Monday, March 30, 2026
Jack Bryson, a public affairs graduate student, was part of a winning team in a NASPAA regional simulation and will advance to global competition judging.
Planning Alumnus Dave Andersen Receives FAICP Honor
Friday, March 13, 2026
UI planning alumnus Dave Andersen named to 2026 FAICP College of Fellows for leadership and lasting impact on planning and communities.
New Research by Hofmeyer Explores Administrative Burden in Food Systems
Monday, March 9, 2026
Two new papers by Professor Sarah Hofmeyer examine how administrative burdens affect community food producers and offer recommendations for policymakers