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Iowa Homeless Study Published
Fisher testifies before the Senate
On March 16, Peter Fisher testified before a US senate subcommittee on the issue of state tax incentives to attract business.
Field Problems Project Approved by Fairfield
The Fairfield Bikeway & Walkway plan can now move forward, as the Fairfield City Council voted to approve the plan Monday.
Housing Policy students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
A group of students from Jerry Anthony’s Housing Policy class volunteered their help at an Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity build on September 15th. The home’s construction began sometime in June and the opening is tentatively schedule for October 8th.
Andrew Greenlee wins 2006 AICP Award
Andrew Greenlee received the AICP Outstanding Student award for 2006. Andrew maintained a perfect GPA in our program and, based on the quality of his academic work, received a Dean’s Graduate Fellowship throughout his studies at the University of Iowa.
The Year of Public Engagement:
In October, 2004, University of Iowa President David Skorton announced that the 2005-2006 academic year would be the "Year of Public Engagement." During this year, the University community would be encouraged to intensify its efforts and sharpen its foc
Habitat for Humanity
Students meet Senator Grassley and Rep. Leach
Anne Russett, Evan Barrett, Steve Brown, and Brian Craig just returned from The Legislative and Policy Conference and Planners Day on Capitol Hill in DC.
2006 Field Problems season now in full swing
Solon, Iowa (home of the famous Beef Days) recently received an Iowa Living Roadways grant to improve its Main Street, and the City is working with Field Problems students to develop a comprehensive plan to revitalize its downtown.
IHOEP Conference Held on Campus
On April 27 the University of Iowa Department of Urban and Regional Planning co-sponsored the Iowa Home Ownership Education Project (IHOEP) Spring Conference in Iowa City.