Ben Curtis stood out from a very strong group of candidates for this year's AICP Student of the Year Award.

Salix, Iowa is a rural community in northwest Iowa, just six miles south of Sioux City. This small town is defined by its close knit community, quiet atmosphere, and connection to natural areas.

Iowa City consistently appears in the rankings on lists for “Best Small Towns” and “Best Places to Live.” It boasts a vibrant culture that is greatly augmented by the University of Iowa.

For years, downtown Sioux City has served as a regional economic and cultural center in northwest Iowa.

A film screening and panel discussion with the director and cast members of 70 Acres in Chicago will be held at 6:00 p.m.

Robin Hambleton, author of Leading the Inclusive City: Place-Based Innovation for a Bounded Planet, will give a lecture at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21st.

In the heart of the Midwestern United States is the Driftless Area, a region of unique terrain that escaped glaciation.

When asked what benefitted them most during their time in Iowa City, all students, past and present, in the Urban and Regional Planning (URP) program, will likely respond with a short, sweet answer, "...