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IISC featured in Cityscape Magazine

Cityscape

Cityscape, a publication of the Iowa League of Cities, featured IISC and the new Master of Public Affairs degree in the February 2021 edition.

Planning students hold workshop to discuss growth in Manchester

Manchester Press

Planning students from teh School of Planning & Public Affiars conducted a succesful Zoom workshop as part of their capston project to develop a Strategic Development Plan for the City of Manchester.

Planning Scholar Suggests Iowa Is at a Crossroads, and Proposes a Path Forward

Obermann Center for Advanced Studies

The University of Iowa Obermann Center for Advanced Studies reviewed the new book "Green Fair and Prosperous: Paths to a Sustainable Iowa" by School of Planning & Public Affairs director and founder of IISC, Chuck Connerly.

IISC Student Project Wins Award

American Planning Association - Iowa Chapter

Planners from the School of Planning & Public Affairs were awarded the 2020 Exemplary Student Project Award for their Iowa City Automated Vehicle Adaptation & Equity plan.

Studying the Watershed

Maquoketa Sentinel-Press

Coverage from the Maquoketa Sentinel-Press of the Maquoketa River Watershed Management Plan project being done by graduate students in the School of Planning & Public Affairs

Investor begins restoration of Volckman building

Clinton Herald

A Clinton property owner is restoring an historic downtown building and will follow many of the plans, designs, and recommendations developed by UI Civil & Environmental Engineering Projects. Click the title to read the full article.

University of Iowa Students Assisting Manchester with Community Projects

KMCH Radio

Students from the University of Iowa will be helping Manchester with several projects over the next nine months. Manchester was one of two cities in the state chosen for a program called the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities. Travis Kraus...